Pop-up covid vaccination site at Earl Beatty today from 4pm to 8 pm!
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Are your children stressed? Not sure what to do or help?
Stress and anxiety is running high in our little ones these days. Here are some great resources that we found on https://strongmindsstrongkids.org/. They host lots of amazing content under their resource tab including how to help your child cope with stress, a podcast called The Working Parent, articles and videos.
We encourage you to take a look!
The pool is opening Feb.14!!
Nina announced today that the pool will be opening up to grades 4-8 starting February 14. See her message below:
:We will be opening the pool for instruction beginning with Grades 4-8 classes next week. Neil and Julien will go over routines both in the change rooms as well as in the pool area, but not engage in swimming. We will spend next week on routines and if students are ready, we will start swimming the week of February 14. We will of course, take as much time as we need to, to ensure students understand the safety protocols in place to facilitate swimming instruction.“
I know a few kids that will be VERY excited!!
Earl Beatty meeting notes & our budget
Hi everyone, as promised, please see the proposed budget below and our meeting notes can be viewed at https://bit.ly/3rhFKO8. Please let us know if you have any questions. We can be reached at ebsacinfo@gmail.com
It’s February!
Happy February 1 everyone! Stay warm and safe out there!
Upcoming vaccination locations in East York
The TDSB, TCDSB and Toronto Public Health have arranged for vaccination clinics that are open to students and their families at your school at the following locations:
Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2022Location: Harbord CI, 286 Harbord St, Toronto Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, February 2, 2022John Polanyi CI, 640 Lawrence Ave W, North York1, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Who’s eligible? Children aged 5 to 11 can receive their first or second dose in this kid-friendly environment.
Students 12 years of age and older, staff or family members can receive their first or second dose.
Boosters are available for anyone 18+ years of age.
You can schedule an appointment to attend the clinic or you can walk-in without an appointment.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Scheduling a Vaccination Appointment:
Go to the TDSB scheduling webpage at https://tdsbclinic.parentinterview.com. Enter this Access Code: clinic2022 and click “Sign In”. Fill in your contact information and click “Continue to Make Appointments”. Note: Parents/Guardians please select “Other” from the “Position” menu. Click on the Clinic Location that you want to schedule an appointment for. Click on the time at which you wish to have your appointment. Print out, email or copy down your schedule. The confirmation email will contain your Confirmation # (if you need to cancel or change your appointment you will need the Confirmation #).
When you attend the vaccination site you will be asked for your name and required to provide government photo ID. The vaccine will not be administered without identification. The vaccine appointment cannot be transferred to friends or family. If you are ill, have any signs or symptoms of COVID 19 please do not attend the vaccine appointment. Masks must be worn inside the vaccination centre.
As the TDSB continues to take steps to ensure a safer return to in-person learning, students and staff are encouraged to get vaccinated, as vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect them and others from COVID-19.
Vaccination questions?
Call Toronto Public Health Hotline
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily
416-338-7600TTY: 416-392-065
New initiative from TDSB for students
I LOVE this initiative from the TDSB:
“Racism and hate have no place in our school communities. But we know many of you deal with it every day. That is why we are looking to you and to hear your voices (loudly!) on how to make positive change in the TDSB and beyond.
We are launching a Student Equity Collective. It’s a new type of leadership opportunity here in the Board and we are excited about its potential. This is an opportunity to not only sit at the table, but to design what the table looks like, drive the conversation, and bring ideas, solutions and recommendations forward that address what you want to address.
These issues are big and deep but we need your voice, your ideas and your energy, to address these issues in ways that are meaningful to you.
We’re looking to hear from a variety of diverse voices and identities from all across our system from students in Grades 7 to 11. You don’t have to have any previous leadership experience, you only have to have a passion and an interest in sparking change to address injustices and eliminate racism and hate.
Is this you? Will you join us? Apply now at www.tdsb.on.ca/studentequitycollective to be part of the solution.
Over the coming weeks there will be several digital tool support sessions offered to help students with questions about creating a submission for the Student Equity Collective with TDSB digital tools. Sessions will run every Monday and Wednesday beginning on January 24 and will run until February 9. Students will need to register here: https://aw.tdsb.on.ca/tdsblogin.aspx
If students have general questions about the application, there is support available Monday, January 24, January 31 and February 7. Students will need to register here: https://aw.tdsb.on.ca/tdsblogin.aspx.
If you have any questions please email, studentequitycollective@tdsb.on.ca”
Lunar New Year!
Happy Lunar New Year to all those that celebrate!
Mindfulness resources that may help your family & community!
We acknowledge that covid has been stressful for everyone (total understatement right?!?). In person? Online? Flip-flop, flip-flop, flip-flop! There is some real fear being experienced out there. Here are some helpful resource links that may help calm minds especially for those who have suffered from Covid and the stigma that may be associated with it as well as the internal struggle they may be experiencing.
Perhaps we should start changing the conversation with children about covid. No denying that covid can have a negative impact. But is there a way to reduce the fear in many little minds and reduce the dark thoughts that they may be having?
Can the conversation now shift from dire thoughts and fear to awareness and reminding families that they are strong, loved & smart about their choices like getting vaccinated, distancing and hand washing? Let’s make sure no one compares symptoms and feels bad or of lesser value if symptoms are not as strong as another. Let’s make sure we are talking to our families about concerns they may have. Let’s help everyone calm their minds as much as possible. We are in this together! We hope these resources are helpful. Please send us a PM if you have any questions. Hope to see you tonight at our EBSAC meeting!
How to cope with Covid & survivors guilt: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-to-cope-with-covid-19-survivors-guilt
https://smho-smso.ca/covid-19/students/
https://www.tdsb.on.ca/School-Year-2021-22/Mental-Health-and-Well-Being
TDSB professional support services gave this option for parents: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/School-Year-2021-22/Mental-Health-and-Well-Being/Virtual-Office-Hours
Mindfulness Resources:
Sitting Still Like a Frog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOckRqbCdG0
https://www.childreach.on.ca/blog/mindful-parenting-during-the-covid-19-pandemic
Thich Nhat Hanh’s books for kids https://www.amazon.ca/Handful-Quiet-Happiness-Four-Pebbles/dp/1937006212
https://www.amazon.ca/Ruby-Finds-Worry-Tom-Percival/dp/1547602376
– Diamond Dotz Junior or mosaic type calming activities-sensory experiences that use the whole body to calm (having a bath with some nice smelling salts and music or doing a puzzle while listening to calming music-breathing videos on youtube— there is something called Rainbow breathing that comes up a lot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIbBI-BT9c4
-puzzles that are a little bit too hard that maybe the family can do together-gratefulness exercises (listing things that make us feel loved, things that make us feel calm, things that make us feel lucky…etc)
Stay safe out there!!
Covid vaccine clinics
With 5 cases in our school to date we would like to share upcoming vaccination clinics posted by the TDSB:
LocationTimeTuesday, January 25Michael Power / St. Joseph High School, 105 Eringate Drive, Etobicoke 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday, January 27St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School, 99 Humber Boulevard S, York 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday, January 29Bishop Allen Academy, 721 Royal York Road, Etobicoke 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Who’s eligible? Children aged 5 to 11 can receive their first or second dose in this kid-friendly environment.Students 12 years of age and older, staff or family members can receive their first or second dose. Boosters are available for anyone 18+ years of age.These clinics are by appointment only.
Instructions for Scheduling a Vaccination Appointment:
1. Go to the TDSB scheduling webpage at https://tdsbclinic.parentinterview.com.
2. Enter this Access Code: clinic2022 and click “Sign In”.
3. Fill in your contact information and click “Continue to Make Appointments”. Note: Parents/Guardians please select “Other” from the “Position” menu.
4. Click on the Clinic Location that you want to schedule an appointment for.
5. Click on the time at which you wish to have your appointment.
6. Print out, email or copy down your schedule.The confirmation email will contain your Confirmation # (if you need to cancel or change your appointment you will need the Confirmation #).
When you attend the vaccination site you will be asked for your name and required to provide government photo ID. The vaccine will not be administered without identification. The vaccine appointment cannot be transferred to friends or family. If you are ill, have any signs or symptoms of COVID 19 please do not attend the vaccine appointment. Masks must be worn inside the vaccination centre.
As the TDSB continues to take steps to ensure a safer return to in-person learning, students and staff are encouraged to get vaccinated, as vaccines are safe, effective and the best way to protect them and others from COVID-19.Vaccination questions?Call Toronto Public Health Hotline8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily416-338-7600TTY: 416-392-0650