| Board Calendar for 2016-2017 | http://hew.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/32 | Board Calendar for 2016-2017 | <p>Please see the calendar below to plan for board holidays and P.A. days.</p><p><a href="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/16-17-Elementary-and-Secondary-Calendar_Regular.pdf"><img class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/15/images/icpdf.png" alt="" />16-17-Elementary-and-Secondary-Calendar_Regular.pdf</a><br></p><p><br></p> | | | |
| SCDSB partners with Dell and Staples to provide affordable technology options | http://hew.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/74 | SCDSB partners with Dell and Staples to provide affordable technology options | <p>The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is excited to announce two partnerships for the 2017-18 school year. The SCDSB has worked with Dell Canada and Staples to provide affordable options for families considering a technology purchase. Both programs are approved by the SCDSB.<br><br>Information about both programs, including product details and how to order, is available below. If you have questions about the programs, please contact either a Dell Education Advisor or your nearest Staples store, as appropriate.<br><br><a href="http://scdsb.on.ca/About%20Us/News%20Documents/SimcoeCountyDSB-Dell%20BYOD_June2017.pdf">Dell Canada BYOD program letter</a><br><a href="http://scdsb.on.ca/About%20Us/News%20Documents/SchoolToolsBYOD_SimcoeLetter_EN.pdf">Staples BYOD program letter</a><br> <br></p> | | | |
| Ministry of Education seeks online engagement regarding implementation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework | http://hew.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/72 | Ministry of Education seeks online engagement regarding implementation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework | <div>The Ontario Ministry of Education is working with researchers to gather feedback and input to inform the development of the Third Progress Report on the implementation of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework. <br><br>Students, parents/guardians and families, teaching and nonteaching staff, Indigenous communities, organizations and partners, and school boards are invited to participate in an online survey and/or online focus groups to capture successes and help to identify promising practices and opportunities to provide further support to enhance the achievement and well-being of Indigenous students. <br><br>Third Progress Report - <a href="https://sondages.outsidesoft.com/Engine/Default.aspx?surveyID=6A64A645-0C53-4CFF-9495-6E1A5E830F36">English survey</a></div><div>Troisième Rapport D’Étape - <a href="https://sondages.outsidesoft.com/Engine/Default.aspx?surveyID=6A64A645-0C53-4CFF-9495-6E1A5E830F36&idlang=FR">French survey</a> <br><br></div><div>It is important to note that:</div><div><ul><li>Participation in this survey is voluntary. </li><li>This survey is confidential. That means that all answers will be combined anonymously (without any identifying information) with the answers received from other participants. No one who sees the answers will be able to link them to any individual person. </li><li>Anyone can stop doing this survey at any time without any repercussions.</li></ul></div><div>All stakeholders are invited to participate in the online focus groups. To participate, RSVP to thirdprogressreport@gmail.com indicating which session you would like to attend. Please note that while we will make efforts to accommodate everyone spaces are limited to 10-12 people per session on a first come, first served basis. <br><br></div><div><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Students</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Parents/Guardians</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Teaching/Non-Teaching Staff</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Indigenous Organizations & Partners</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday, May 23 </p><p style="text-align:center;">8-9pm EST (English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 12 7:30-8:30 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, May 25 6-7pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 1 2-3pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 1 7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 15 7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 1</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Friday, June 2</p><p style="text-align:center;">2-3pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 19 7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Wednesday, June 21</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 15 7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 8 2-3pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 19 7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;"> (French)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 26</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(French)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday, June 20</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(French)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday, June 27</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(French)</p></td></tr></tbody></table><br></div><div><br></div><div>The Indigenous Education Office of the Ministry of Education would be pleased to respond to any questions you may have regarding the process of engagement and data collection to inform the development of the Third Progress Report. Please send any questions directly to Jennifer Feasby, Manager Education Policy and Programs Unit (Jennifer.Feasby@ontario.ca).<br><br><br></div><div><br></div> | | | |
| Inquiry Showcase Evening | http://hew.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/43 | Inquiry Showcase Evening | <p>Hewitt's Creek will be hosting an inquiry showcase on May 10 from 5:30 - 7:00. Students from a variety of grades will be sharing some of the inquiry projects they have worked on this year. All are welcome!</p> | | | |
| Netflix series 13 Reasons Why – information for parents/guardians | http://hew.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/71 | Netflix series 13 Reasons Why – information for parents/guardians | <div>Recently there has been significant media coverage of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. The show is a fictional account of one teen’s suicide and the factors leading to it. <br><br>The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) has advised staff that they are not to use the series as a teaching tool. This decision is based upon the advice of mental health professionals from across the province, who have stated that the material is graphic and potentially triggering for vulnerable young people. While the themes in this series may not pose a risk or potential harm to most students, for those struggling with mental health issues and/or suicide ideation, this series includes graphic content, glamourizes suicidal behaviours and portrays helpers (school guidance counsellors) in a negative way. <br><br>We recognize that your children may watch the series on their own. If they do, we encourage you to talk with them about their thoughts and feelings. The SCDSB has supports in place for students and staff, and there are many community resources you can access as well. More information and contact details are available on the <a href="http://www.scdsb.on.ca/Programs/Safe-and-Healthy-Schools/Pages/Mental-Health.aspx">SCDSB website</a>. <br><br>The National Association of School Psychologists has also developed <a href="http://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-safety-and-crisis/preventing-youth-suicide/13-reasons-why-netflix-series-considerations-for-educators">information regarding the series</a>. You may also find this helpful in discussions with your children about suicide and mental health. <br><br>If you have questions or concerns please contact your principal.</div><div><br></div> | | | |
| Lived Experiences in Adolescent Mental Health | http://hew.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/41 | Lived Experiences in Adolescent Mental Health | <div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">In celebration of Mental Health Week, Innisdale Secondary School will be offering its 2<font size="-1"><sup>nd</sup></font> annual presentation for parents and professionals related to mental health and well-being. This year’s free presentation is entitled “Lived Experiences in adolescent Mental Health.” The session will feature a panel of adolescents sharing their personal experiences with mental health challenges and will be facilitated by Dr. Leah Story. Dr. Story is a local family physician with a specialty in youth mental health. Our goal is to continue to break down barriers and stigmas surrounding mental health. We want to break the silence surrounding mental health challenges facing today’s youth. The presentation will also provide strategies and supports that can help parents and professionals, with adolescents in their lives that are struggling with mental health. A community carousel of agencies will be set up before and after the presentation to answer questions of access to community supports.</span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Date : Wednesday May 3<font size="-1"><sup>rd</sup></font>, 2017</span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Time: Community Carousel 6:00-7:00 pm</span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> Presentation 7:00-8:30 pm</span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> Community Carousel 8:30-900 pm</span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Location: Innisdale Secondary School, Little Theatre</span></font></div> | | | |
| Highschool Summer School | http://hew.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/42 | Highschool Summer School | <div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">NEW THIS YEAR!</span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Select grade 9 and 10 face –to-face credit courses alongside the typical grade 11 and 12 courses are being offered. These courses are open to current high school students as well as students moving from grade 8 to grade 9 who wish to get a head start on their high school credits and experience a high school setting before September. We look forward to welcoming these students to summer school this year.</span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">REGISTRATION</span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Students must register through the online student portal using their school computer username and password. After a student has logged on and chosen a course, it will be the responsibility of the school principal to log on and approve course selections before the staff and the Learning Centre will be able to complete the student registration. Once a student has been registered and placed into a course, their status will read “LC Confirmed” in the portal.</span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">All classes run subject to sufficient enrolment. In the case that a class does not fill enough to hire a teacher, we will call all registered students at the phone number they have provided to let them know of the cancellation. Please ensure the phone numbers are current and accurate.</span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></font></div><div style="margin:0px;"><font face="Calibri,sans-serif" size="2"><span style="font-size:11pt;">For more information, visit <a href="http://www.the/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><font color="#0066cc"><a href="http://www.thelearningcentres.com/">www.the</a></font><a href="http://www.thelearning/"><a></a></a></span><a href="http://www.thelearning/"><a></a></a></a><a href="http://www.thelearning/"><a>learning</a>centres.com</a></span></font></div> | | | |