Noticing kind actions & appreciating others contributes to emotionally positive & safe learning environments & communities. Here's an activity to try at home or with your class: smho-smso.ca/emhc/healthy-r… #WorldKindnessDay

⛄️ Registration for Learn4Life’s Winter 2023 term opens on November 23. Sign up to meet new friends and learn something new!

Sliding into the weekend! Tomorrow is a PA day for students as teachers will be conducting parent interviews tonight and tomorrow morning. Happy Thursday!!

Mental health strategies that feel most helpful to you may not have the same impact on others. Students are no different! Differentiation matters in mental health skill building. The everyday #MentalHealth resources have 60+ practices to mix & match: smho-smso.ca/everydaymh

Looking forward to seeing staff and students at school today.! It’s a chilly morning so please dress appropriately 🥶

Wellness Wednesday at Bloordale today. Take a deeeeeeep breath, now identify how you’re feeling. It’s ok to be where you’re at, but there are strategies and resources to help you feel better. Start by talking to someone.

📌 Students will be notified by email this afternoon, between 3:30 and 5 p.m., of their application status for TDSB Central Student Interest Programs. Please do not contact schools directly for selection results.

What’s better than an ugly holiday sweater? An math or science ugly holiday sweater!! Love these designs by our grade 8 science classes ❤️

BMS students working hard to create holiday cards for Seniors in our community.

The month of February is recognized as Chinese Heritage Month in TDSB. TDSB students, K-12 are invited to participate in a Poster Challenge. This year's theme is Year of the Rabbit: Kind, Generous, and Harmonious. Due date is January 16th! Ask your school for info. See below.

Here is a reminder to focus on YOU. What makes you happy? If you can, take some time alone to do something for you, such as listening to music, reading a favourite book or taking part in a hobby you enjoy.

Did you know TDSB Community Services offers free English classes for #newcomers to Canada? Available year-round, you can enrol in full-time or part-time classes to study at your own pace. All locations are accessible by TTC and child care is available. More details: linctoronto.ca

This coming Lunar New Year is the Year of the Rabbit. New Year's Day is Jan 22, 2023. Wishing you a great path in the #YearOfRabbit Toronto District School Board

#LunarNewYear #NewYearsDay May you triumph in the new year!

Parents/caregivers have a crucial role in helping children manage technology use. How do you know if your child's tech use is problematic? Check out this info sheet for tips: smho-smso.ca/blog/online-re… #SaferInternetDay #SID2023

Our thoughts are with the victims of the earthquake that struck parts of Turkey and Syria today and all those here in Toronto waiting to hear about loved ones in the days ahead.

#whatsupwalkin counselling sessions are available by phone (6 days/week) & by walk-in (5 days/week) for children, youth, young adults (up to age 29) & their families, & families with infants. YES! that includes single parents, grandparents, & all caregivers. Call 1-866-585-6486.

Best Family Day wishes, as illustrated/inspired by elisegravel.com

🌺Today is Random Acts Of Kindness Day. Did you know that doing a good deed can in fact help you feel better at the same time you are helping others? If you have the power to make someone happy, do it. The world needs more of that.

Next week, the TDSB recognizes #BlackMentalHealth Week. A week is not sufficient. Supporting Black Mental Health and well-being must be every day. Anti-Black racism has deeply rooted impacts on the emotional well-being for Black communities. Resources: docs.google.com/presentation/d…