April 22 is International Earth Day! We must continue to change our habits for a brighter future for everyone. To learn more about #EarthDay2021 and how you can take action visit earthday.org #WeAreDDSB

Elementary families can choose between in-person or virtual learning for the 2021-22 school year by visiting the Parent Portal ddsbps.ddsbschools.ca/public/home.ht…. Families have until Tues, May 4 at 11:59pm to select their child’s learning preference for the upcoming school year.

Thank-you to Ms. Kun’s grade 5 class for the awesome Earth Day presentations.

Hey Parents and Guardians: Wondering how to access the Parent Portal? You can find step-by-step instructions about how to sign up, adding a new student, completing the returning student registration form and more at: bit.ly/HelpWithParent…

Thank-you to Ms. Wilkin’s grade 5 class for hosting a virtual field trip to Our Tiny Farmstead in Blackstock!

Parents/Guardians can apply for the new Ontario COVID-19 Child Benefit between May 3-17. Those who previously received Support for Learners funding do not need to apply again, as payments will automatically be issued to those families. Visit bit.ly/COVID-19ChildB…

May 3-7 is #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek at Durham District School Board (DDSB)! Check out the new 2021 video youtube.com/watch?v=vIX0DS… and wear green on Thurs, May 6 to show your support for children’s mental health. Resources for students and families can be found at ddsb.ca/en/family-and-…

Information about DurhamConEd elementary summer school programs are now available! Learn more about the SMILE-e and Getting Ready for High School programs by visiting bit.ly/3r71R6x. Registration opens May 3 at 12pm #DDSBSuccess

Attention Families: Our school website and the DDSB website are currently down due to a server issue. We are working to resolve the issue with our website services provider. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to get the system back up and running smoothly.

May is Speech, Language and Hearing Month! DDSB Speech Language & Hearing provides students with speech, language and hearing services. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/3aPCiSi. #DDSBWellBeing #CommunicateAwareness

.FSL@DDSB is hosting a virtual Grade 1 French Immersion (FI) Information Night on Tues, May 18 at 6:30pm. FI begins in Grade 1 at Durham District School Board (DDSB). Families interested in learning about the FI program can register at bit.ly/FSLInfoNight. #DDSBSuccess

Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating. We are happy to share this year’s EID video put together by MEND #EidMubarak #HappyEid #RamadanDDSB Durham District School Board (DDSB) Equity_DDSB Positive School Climates DDSB Parents DurhamDSB youtube.com/watch?v=EuRT4b…

May 17 is International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. Today, while celebrating the freedom to love, we also draw attention to the unacceptable violence and discrimination faced by 2SLGBTQ+people. #WeAreDDSB Equity_DDSB

Join the Student Senate Open House tonight at 5:30 pm to learn more about student voice and leadership opportunities in Durham District School Board (DDSB). You can tune in here: youtube.com/watch?v=-0xwdN… and submit questions for the panel using this form: bit.ly/3bGSMMV.

The Parents as Partners Virtual Symposium is this Wednesday, May 26! Join keynote speaker Dr. Regisford at 7:00pm on Wednesday and register today at bit.ly/3fgyX0e #DDSBSuccess Parents DurhamDSB

All youth 12 years of age and older are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Durham Region. Visit durhamvaccinebooking.ca to book an appointment for your family today.

Interested in becoming a school bus driver in Durham Region? Please visit the Durham Student Transportation Services (DSTS) website for career opportunities: dsts.on.ca/bus-driver-car….

What a wonderful virtual award ceremony in Mr Milbury’s grade 5 class.