Educators! Here are some great opportunities for your students during #TreatiesRecognitionWeek Register: bit.ly/november2live and bit.ly/november5live

St. Simon Catholic School wishes everyone a safe and happy Halloween!🎃

Do you know about wampum? Wampum belts are sacred agreements that are still valid and important to First Nations people today. #TreatiesRecognitionWeek #TreatyON

What does Peace mean to you? #ELP1 #Peacemakers Toronto Catholic District School Board Patrizia De Marco, M.Ed., OCT @GaryjSwain

When you wish upon a Star! ⭐️💫Patrizia De Marco, M.Ed., OCT tafuril

Today we shared Christmas cheer in our tent, at St. Simon. A special thanks to Ms. Contento, our CSPC, and parent volunteers for organizing our reindeer visit from the North Pole. Also, thank you Mr. Malfara, our caretaker, for assisting with set up and for spreading joy.

Special thanks to Natascia and Natalie Contento-DiMeo, Michael Verrelli, and Brigette Contento, for sharing the warmth in their hearts. St. Simon school community appreciates the generous donation of warm winter jackets, snowpants, mittens, and boots. @GaryjSwain

The best way to spread Christmas glee is to share our bulletin boards for all to see! Thank you to staff and students for “decking our halls.” Merry Christmas to our entire school community. We look forward to seeing your smiling eyes in 2021. ⁦@GaryjSwain⁩

More than a year and a half ago, our team came together and asked ourselves what could be helpful for Ts as they develop a more intentional, culturally responsive, and antiracist literacy practice. And based on our work w/ kids, we arrived at these core principles. #DisruptTexts

Fellow #onted educators - if you are looking for activities for next week, here are some Google Form media reflections I made and used with my class for DL in the spring. Please make a copy of my copy if you choose to use. drive.google.com/drive/folders/…

One more activity to share with my fellow #onted educators. I did this activity during DL in the spring and my Grade 5/6s LOVED it! There are two art options so Ss can choose or they can opt to do both. docs.google.com/presentation/d…

Pernille Ripp scholastic.com/teachers/blog-… Scholastic @johndepasquale_ Also posted this description in case some younger new teachers need a further explanation, but that online tool you found, Pernille will make many teachers happy. Kari Harding Sarah Sanders Danielle Cadieux Sabrina Tyrer Ashley Knoflook

Thank you for your kind words and thank you to all educators, students, and families for a great week! @GaryjSwain

Check out this resource: "We Matter is a place to help Indigenous youth get through hard times, whether you need support yourself or want to support someone you know."

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We are Peacemakers! #peacemaker #virtueofpeace #RemembranceDay #handprintpoppies Toronto Catholic District School Board Patrizia De Marco, M.Ed., OCT tafuril

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In honour of #DyslexiaAwareness month, I am sharing books, articles, webinars, and free courses that have helped me learn more about #dyslexia and ensure every child’s #RightToRead. Dyslexia Resource #5: Dyslexia in the Classroom: What Every Teacher Needs to Know, a FREE

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, try practicing and sharing this 3-step strategy that can help little ones (and adults!) identify, understand, and manage big feelings. Start small by practicing when they're not overwhelmed by a difficult feeling. Explore more mental health resources