MENTAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING PARENT SYMPOSIUM

On 9 May 2015, the first annual Mental Health and Well-Being Parent Symposium, “Parents as Partners – Taking Action Together” will take place at Earl Haig Secondary School, 100 Princess Avenue, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.  The day will feature workshops for parents that will:

-  Increase parent engagement in supporting mental health and well-being of their children

-  Raise awareness regarding mental health issues  

-  Provide an opportunity for parents to gain an understanding of what mental health and well-being supports are available within the TDSB and the community

To register please click here or visit www.tdsb.on.ca/mentalhealth.  

EDUCATION TOWN HALL - WEDNESDAY MAY 20

In response to constituent feedback concerning the numerous changes occurring in our schools as result of redevelopment intensification and reduced funding, MPP Cheri DiNovo is hosting an Education Town Hall on May 20^th 2015, (7-9PM) at Western Technical-Commercial School. 

With a focus on local issues, the agenda will involve a panel discussion and an opportunity to ask questions. Cheri has pulled together a panel that will includeTCDSB Ward 10 Trustee Barbara Poplawski, TDSB Ward 7 Trustee Robin Pilkey, & Krista Wylie with Fix Our Schools. 

FUN FAIR VOLUNTEER MEETING - APRIL 24

BALANCING THE 2014/2015 OPERATING BUDGET

At wednesday's parent council meeting, Joe Costa, IRC Parent Council executive member and Ward 7 representative, gave a presentation on the TDSB school operating budget. You can download his presentation here:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/96zkaxsk4r1idod/Balancing%20the%202014%202015%20Operating%20Budget.pdf?dl=0

you can find supporting documentation on the TDSB website here:

http://www.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/0/AboutUs/Budget/Ward%20Forum%20Presentation.pdf

as well as additional link the IRC school budget page here:

http://www.tdsb.on.ca/AboutUs/BusinessServices/BudgetsandFinancialStatements/SchoolBudgets.aspx?schoolNo=5281

FIX OUR SCHOOLS

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IRC Spirit Day is coming this Friday April 24th.

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Backwards Day !

TUESDAY FUN FAIR MEETING - CANCELLED

Please be advised that the Fun Fair meeting for tonight, tuesday April 21st, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later time.

Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience!

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SAVE THE DATE

You are invited to I.R.C.'s Music Monday concert.

Music Monday is a yearly, national celebration of music education.

IRC students will be singing at 9 a.m on May 4th outside near the play structure.

All Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 classes will be involved and performing 4 pieces for you.

Hoping you can make it!

Parent Council meeting - THIS WEDNESDAY

The parent council meeting that was due to occur last Tuesday 14th was cancelled last minute and so therefore we have rescheduled for this Wednesday  22nd from 6:30pm - 7:30pm (during Movie night).

Please be advised that there will be child care available in the gym during the movie night if parents are interested in attending the meeting. 

There are a number of hot topics to discuss including a technology update, cuts in 2015/2016 fiscal TDSB budget and what that means to our school and spacing requirements for 2015/2016 and where to put students.

Thanks

Michelle Capon

BAM! THE IRC FUN FAIR IS COMING!!!!

KEELE ST. P.S. Open House

PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS ON TDSB

Ontario is moving forward with its commitment to review the governance structure at the Toronto District School Board with the launch of public consultations.

Torontonians are invited to attend in-person sessions at locations across the city. The consultation site has information on times, locations, how to register, additional dates as well as how to contribute to the consultations online. This week there are two sessions taking place as follows:

        April 13, 2015 at the North Toronto Community Centre.

                  April 15, 2015, Centennial College Residence & Conference Centre

This is an opportunity to share how well the system is working for our students and families, as well as to provide suggestions for areas of refinement.

If you have any questions about the upcoming Consultations on TDSB sessions, please email info@consultationsontdsb.ca

PARENT COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED

Tomorrow's (tuesday) Parent Council Meeting has been cancelled.

The meeting will be rescheduled for a later time.

PARENT INFORMATION EVENING: HURRIED ADULT/HURRIED TEEN

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ANNUAL INDIAN ROAD PS FUN FAIR

It's easy to sign up - just click here.

Or click on the button on the right hand side to be taken directly to volunteer sign up form.

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING SYMPOSIUM - May 9th