We have posted a new #GECDSB Elementary School Calendar for the 2020-21 school year - bit.ly/3lBOz0A

If you're teaching via distance education this month, don't forget to check out the Virtual Conference for educators of ELLs sites.google.com/view/virtuel/h… @VirtuELConf Lots of short videos by so many experienced educators, with learning based on research.

So excited to be part of our new #gecdsb virtual school! Can’t wait to meet our staff and students! We will be #connectedandlearning before you know it!

Don't feel shy about using translation apps to follow these effective tips to build relationships with multilingual learners who are in the process of learning English. 🙂💜 #microsofttranslator #googletranslate

For some back to school shopping is the most fun time of the year, for others it can be the most exhausting time trying to remember everything you may need. Skip your list this year and follow these helpful BTS shopping lists for every grade level! bit.ly/2XzQ0Cu

A great opportunity to share and learn from educators across Ontario tonight (from the comfort of your home). Topic - Return to School 8-9pm #learnfwdON

The new Ontario elementary curriculum now includes a strand on Money and Finances: dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/… This is valuable learning for newcomer students (& all students) starting a life in Canada. Lots of financial literacy levelled texts here - ergo-on.ca/Classroom-Reso…

Need tech support? Check out this site with dozens of videos to support your child with Teams, Brightspace and Edsby. publicboard.ca/Parents/Edsby/…

For Grade 8 parents!

The updated elem. report cards are available -edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/f… Teachers check the ESL/ELD box to indicate the curriculum for that subject area has been modified, not that the student is an ELL. In most Ont. school boards this means the ELL is working towards STEP 1-3.

In memory 💕

Happening this Friday! We can't wait.

Tomorrow is Family Literacy Day - Jan 27 Lots of resources and ideas for families and educators shared here: abclifeliteracy.ca/all-programs/f… What other multilingual books are available for families?

Explore local Black History on the Amherstburg Freedom Museum website. Once a chief entry point into Canada for those escaping slavery, the museum now stands as a testament to the Underground Railroad and is a symbol of freedom. bit.ly/2KMKSYc

#ERGOBKCLUB A2. “You better start speaking English with her.” We have made great gains in dispelling this myth, and now seeing the increased availability of dual language books. #EdgeoftheWorld ERGO

#ERGOBKCLUB #Edgeoftheworld ERGO A1.

Students, parents and caregivers! The Workforce WindsorEssex Jobs of the Future Career Profiles will open your eyes to locally emerging and in-demand jobs! #informedchoices

We are delighted that the plaques regarding Sandwich history have been installed on the Historic Sandwich Town Arch at last. We were pleased to work on the three plaques that pertain to Black history specifically... but please head down to Sandwich (safely) and read them all!

Yes!

March 21st is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. #FightRacism #FightRacismDay