Kids need books to keep them creatively engaged over the summer! So I’m giving away 50 copies of my latest activity book, Give This Book a Cover — one set of 25 here, one on Instagram. If you can get these books into kids’ hands, RT this tweet and follow me to enter to win them!

Starting tomorrow, #WRDSB flags will be lowered to half-mast at our schools and offices to honour the 215 Indigenous children whose remains were found at Kamloops Residential School. As an educational institution, this recent finding is most appalling. wrdsb.social/3i5h73k

In memoriam of the #215children found at the Kamloops residential school, Healing of The Seven Generations asked for donations of shoes, teddy bears & orange shirts for their display. Located at 300 Frederick St. You can drop off at anytime.

With pristine Takhini river waters and snow-covered mountain-tops, today's dance is healing medicine and prayer for those children in Kamloops and other places who never came home and for those people who remember them today. YouTube: youtu.be/8LRh6xONN0w

Here is a brilliant recap from On Canada Project of the recent discovery at the former residential school and how we can educate ourselves moving forward. #onted #residentialschools #ResidentialSchool #unlearn

We are deeply saddened by the tragic hate-motivated attack that took place in London, ON this weekend. We stand together in grieving this tragedy with the Muslim community and send our condolences to all those who are impacted. #Islamophobia and hate have no place in our society.

We all stand with you against reckless hate.

Thinking of London (Ontario) — Joy, hope and positivity also require humans learn to admire and appreciate other humans including those who look different.

If you’re feeling anxious, take slow deep breaths, find a quiet space and write down what you’re feeling Image: @hellohappee

Last day of synchronous learning calls for an outdoor dance party and sharing around the “campfire” with the kindies!After a year full of ups and downs it feels like a very bittersweet ending. It has taken a lot of resilience but we made it through! 💪😊 Centennial PS (C)

New school year, new grade, new last name… same old me! 💁‍♀️ A few weeks ago I went from Miss. Walter -> Mrs. Vandonk! 👰‍♀️ It’s been a busy summer full of summer school teaching, planning (both school and wedding) and recharging! ✔️✔️✔️

May all who celebrate continue to grow wiser every day! May this Eid bring happiness to you and your family. Eid al-Adha Mubarak!

Welcome back Cougars! We will see you tomorrow. School starts at 8:45am but we will have information stations on the tarmac at 8:30am to help direct you to your child’s teacher. We are excited to see our returning and new students! #onemoresleep #greatyearahead Waterloo Region DSB

Every September, I really find myself missing the HERO Generation and working in student well-being. It was such bucket-filling work and it feels more important than ever right now. But here's a great list of 66 positive things to say to your child going into a new school year.

instagram.com/reel/CiI7kdOsq… Can’t wait to welcome grade 2/3 students tomorrow! Looking forward to co-creating this space and building our classroom community. So excited to be continuing at Crestview for the 2022/2023 school year! Wishing everyone a great first day tomorrow 🤗📚✏️

When you realize #WRDSBFirstDay is 1 sleep away. 🙌🏼 We have missed you, #WRDSBfam.

"Making sure that all kids can be successful is not a woke agenda. It's us, as a public school district, caring about all kids." Waterloo Region DSB #onted theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…