York Hills Winter Webinar
February 6, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Triple P Seminar # 1 - The Power of Positive Parenting
Join Us for Talking Tuesdays at Westmount Collegiate Institute - Building a Supportive Parent Community
Dear Westmount Collegiate Institute Parents,
As we all navigate the journey of parenting teenagers and school life,
we understand the challenges and joys that come with it. That's why we are
excited to introduce Talking Tuesdays, a monthly initiative hosted by
the Westmount Collegiate Institute Parent Council.
Event Details:
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What: Talking Tuesdays
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When: First Tuesday of the month: Starting
February 6, 2024
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Time: 7:30pm to 8:30pm
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Location: WCI Library
Why Talking Tuesdays? Parenting is a shared journey, and it truly does
take a village to raise well-grounded kids. Talking Tuesdays is an opportunity
for us, as parents, to come together in a casual and non-judgmental setting.
It's a safe space where we can connect, share our concerns, support one
another, and gain valuable insights into the unique challenges of parenting
teens and the high school years.
What to Expect:
- Community Connection: Build connections with fellow parents who share similar
experiences.
- Support: Receive
and provide support as we navigate the ups and downs of kids at school.
- Insightful Conversations: Gain valuable insights and share your own experiences.
Your presence and participation are invaluable to the success of this
initiative. We look forward to seeing you at Talking Tuesdays and building a
stronger, connected Westmount Collegiate Institute parent community.
Theme for February 6:
Parenting Teens: What type of parent are you?
An insightful journey and discussion about our parenting styles and how
to talk “teenager”.
From Your WCI School Council
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GUIDANCE
UPDATES - January 29 |
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WOULD
YOU LIKE TO INQUIRE ABOUT CHANGING A COURSE FOR SEMESTER 2? The
guidance department will not be seeing students in the guidance office this
week for appointments as we have a process in place to address timetable
change requests. On Monday, February 5 by
9:00am, parents/guardians will receive GOOGLE FORM to their
email. That form must be filled out by a parent/guardian if students
would like to request a change to their timetable. On Tuesday, February 6 at
3:00pm, the form will close. Thank
you for your patience. We will start to work on changes to the
timetable next week. |
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GRADE
12 STUDENTS All
students can access the survey through their My Pathway Planner accounts
by doing the following: 1.
Go to www.yrdsb.ca 2.
Click on the “Online Student Tools” button 3.
Click on the “My Pathway Planner” button 4.
Log into their account using their YRDSB credentials 5.
Click on the “Complete Survey” button in the blue banner on the
homepage 6.
Complete the survey questions in the Google Form that opens DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1 Please contact Westmount Guidance if you have any questions. |
Semester 1 Wrap-up
Hello WCI Community,
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P1: 8:40- 9:18
P2: 9:23 - 10:00
P3: 10:05 - 10:42
P4: 10:47 - 11:25
Students in our ASD and DD
Community Classes will follow their regular schedule on February 1st.
Please see the attached message
from our school trustee (Estelle Cohen, Trustee,
Vaughan Wards 4 and 5). This letter will also be posted on the school
website.
We would like to thank Mr. Garner
for his support at WCI over the past three weeks and look forward to welcoming
Mr. Joe Foti until February 9th. Mr. Foti has been a Vice- Principal and
Principal in the YRDSB and will support students at WCI with last names A to L
until Mr. Gangbar returns on February 12th.
Recent items on the WCI blog include:
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Update from Guidance –
Opportunity at the University of Toronto
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School Council Jan 18,
2024
o Slides from the presentation about Course Selection
o Slides from the School Council meeting with information
about tentative spring events and a change in the WCI Timetable for 2024-2025
GUIDANCE UPDATES - January 26
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GUIDANCE
UPDATES - January 26 |
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AN OPPORTUNITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO STEAM
Design STEAM-D
is an experiential learning program for grades 10-12 students with an
interest in health sciences. In this program, learners get to connect with a
diverse group of university students, researchers and healthcare
professionals through a series of interactive workshops to gain exposure to a
variety of academic and career pathways available within the health sciences
field. The learners also work collaboratively on a research project using
design thinking to generate innovative solutions to existing healthcare
systems issues. The students earn a grade 12 science credit (i.e., SNC4M)
that can be used towards their college and university applications and
receive a stipend of $1600 upon completing the program. The
program is designed with an equity focus for groups that are underrepresented
in health sciences (i.e., Black, Indigenous, Filipino, Latin American,
racialized, and/or from any background experiencing socio-economic barriers).
Priority is given to students from underserved schools and neighborhoods. The
next program will run from July 2 – 26, 2024, Mon-Fri between 9:00 AM – 3:00
PM at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus (Downtown Toronto). Applications
will remain open until March 31, 2024. Those selected for interviews will be
contacted via email between mid-March and mid-April. Interviews will be
taking place in April. Please see attached brochure and link below to apply. https://temertymedicine.utoronto.ca/steam-design-program Virtual
Information Session Interested
in learning more about this exciting opportunity? Join us for a Virtual
Information Session via Zoom on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 5:00
PM. To sign
up for the information session, please refer to the link provided below. https://forms.gle/zQ4evfEkHTWs7xvk7 For all
inquiries, please contact steamdesign.oao@utoronto.ca Kind
regards, Temerty
Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto University
of Toronto, Medical Sciences Building, MS 2358 1
King’s College Circle Toronto,
ON M5S 3H2 Tel:
416-978-7680 |
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM OUAC.
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GUIDANCE
UPDATES - January 16 |
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APPLICATION DEADLINE TO APPLY TO UNIVERISTY EXTENDED -
DUE TODAY. |
PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM
OUAC. Hello, We experienced a 2-hour disruption in access to our website and
applications last night (January 15). The OUAC's infrastructure is very
robust and has always been able to handle the volume of applicants accessing
our applications, even on deadline days. An inordinate and unusual volume of
traffic (beyond what we would expect from applicants) was blocked by security
filters set by our internet service provider, so no traffic was reaching our
servers. Access was restored at just before 9 pm. This is the first time we have experienced this specific type of
outage in all our years of operation. We will work with our service provider
in the coming weeks to try to determine the cause and source of the issue. We understand and apologize for the immense frustration and
anxiety this has caused our applicants and have decided to extend the
Undergraduate application deadline for Ontario high school students until
11:59 pm tonight, January 16, 2024. Undergraduate applicants have always been
able to submit applications after the deadline but may find some programs
closed. This will not change, but we have asked the universities not to close
any programs until tonight's new deadline. Please advise your students to submit their applications today
(January 16) if they were not able to yesterday. OUAC's Undergraduate Department |
Sem 1 Exams - Jan 25-31, 2024
January 2024 Exam Schedule Information for Students and Families
Please find the January 2024 calendar for the examination period below. The exam period is determined by the YRDSB/approved by the Ministry of Education; students are expected to be present for all exams.
We wish your child all the best during the end of semester culminating period and exams!
Please review the documents attached to this communication to help your family and child prepare for the upcoming exam period. Attached to this communication you will find:
Here is our January exam schedule below for students in Grades 9, 10, 11, 12:
Students who do not have an exam listed in the schedule should speak directly to their teachers about the assessments they will complete during the Final Exam period.
Students in the DD and ASD Community Classes will attend full days, following their regular schedule during the exam period.
Exam Policies and Procedures:
Please review the following exam policies and procedures to support the exam period
Missed Examinations Policy
All students are required to write their final examinations during the scheduled date, time and place indicated on the examination schedule and as announced by their subject teacher. A student who misses an examination will receive a mark of “0” as the final mark for the exam.
Exceptional Circumstances
Only under certain circumstances will alternative arrangements be considered for exams:
If a medical certificate from a medical doctor;
Funeral;
Court Appearance;
Family Emergency in such instances.
In exceptional circumstances, alternative arrangements will be made to have the exam completed on a different date from the original schedule.
IEP Accommodations and Supports
Students who require IEP accommodations will be supported by the Special Education Department and their SERT. These students will be contacted ahead of time to support their IEP accommodations during the exam period
Mental Health Support
· YMCA of Greater Toronto Y Mind Program
o
Y Mind is a free, seven-week mental wellness group program for
teens (ages 13-18) and youth (ages 18-30) who are experiencing symptoms of
mild-to-moderate anxiety or stress. Participants learn and practice
evidence-based strategies to help manage anxiety.
Teens and
youth from York Region are welcome to apply
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NEW provincial Brief counseling
service
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Accessed through web chat or by calling 1-855-416-8255
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Monday to Friday from 12PM to 8PM, and Saturday from 12PM to 4PM
EST.
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Children and youth 18 years old and younger.
Free
counseling by registered and culturally diverse therapists who also connect to
longer term local support.
· Peer Support Group for Parents and Caregivers
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This group is a support for parents and caregivers raising
children and youth with mental health challenges
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3rd Monday of each month
o
Aurora Town Hall 6:30- 8pm
o January 15, 2024
· York Hills Winter Webinar
o Webinars
§ January 15, 6:30- 8:30- Teen Triple P Seminar #1- Responsible Teenagers
§ January 16, 6:30- 8:30- Learning to Pay Attention
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