Dear Parents and Guardians,
The monthly Letter to Families is intended to keep you apprised of news that affects all students and families of Near North District School Board (NNDSB) and is distributed on the first Friday of the month.
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NNDSB’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC), alongside the NNDSB math team, is sponsoring a virtual presentation by Dr. Marian Small called Supporting Your Children in Learning Math. The presentation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
This presentation is geared towards parents/guardians of children in Grades 1 to 8. To register for this event, click here.
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Elementary school report cards will be available online through Edsby. This includes all kindergarten communication of learning reports, Grades 1-8 progress reports and Grades 1-8 term 1 and term 2 reports. Students and parents/guardians will be able to access progress reports by 3 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2024.
Please visit our parent portal to access Edsby. You can also reset your password for your Edsby parent account from the parent portal. If you require an Edsby account, please contact your child’s school.
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NNDSB’s annual Bullying Awareness and Prevention week is happening Nov. 18-22, 2024. This year’s theme is Call It Out! Students will engage in a variety of activities to support them in identifying and responding to incidents of racism, discrimination and bullying. By teaching students how and when to call it out, we can empower them to hold each other, and themselves, accountable to creating inclusive spaces for all learners.
We are thankful to community partners including the North Bay Battalion, North Bay Police Services and Amelia Rising for supporting us in this work. Pink Shirt Day will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. We look forward to everyone’s participation in this important week of learning.
The safe schools team will also be hosting a parent and caregiver workshop on addressing harmful and discriminatory language on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. More information will be forthcoming from your child’s school.
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The nomination period for the 2025 Prime Minister’s Awards is now open, and families are encouraged to submit nominations. The awards celebrate educators who empower Canada’s youth, and celebrate educators for the leadership and exemplary education practices.
The three categories of nomination are Teaching Excellence, Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and Excellence in Early Childhood Education.
More information about nominations can be found in the link above.
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Have you ever considered hosting an international student?
There are four Japanese students arriving and staying for only six weeks from Feb. 1 until March 8. They will be attending West Ferris and Chippewa Secondary Schools, and are eager to experience life in our community. They are looking for fun, welcoming families to stay with. Make a difference in their lives while enriching your own family’s experience!
If you’re interested or would like more information, please contact local coordinator Kayla Knight at kknight@mlihomstay.com. Open your home, share your culture, and create unforgettable memories!
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The next meeting of the Board will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and you are welcome to attend in person or join via Zoom. The link and login information can be found at the top of the Board and committee meetings page.
Information about the Board, committees and their meetings can be found here.
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In addition to staying informed via the board’s website, families can find NNDSB on Facebook and Instagram.
Sincerely,
Near North District School Board
