Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter - April 2025 | York Region District School Board
Applications are now open for the 2025 Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award.
The Healthy
Democracy Student Leadership Award, a partnership between the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association
(OPSBA), is being awarded in the amount of $1,000 to one graduating
English public school student in each of OPSBA’s five regions. Award
recipients are students of strong leadership skills and potential, who care
deeply about their communities and furthering their own learning.
The Iranian/Afghan Educator Alliance (IAEA) is hosting a meaningful Persian Heritage Month celebration to honour the rich cultural and historical contributions of the Persian community to our society. Together, we’ll explore Persian heritage, enjoy cultural performances, and deepen our understanding of the diverse world around us. Please see this flyer for details.
This event will focus
on fostering equity, inclusion, and community engagement and is open to all
YRDSB students, families and staff.
Please join us on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at
6:00 p.m. at the Dr. Bette Stephenson Centre for Learning, 36 Regatta Ave, Richmond
Hill, L4E 4R1.
Please register by Friday,
April 4, 2025, as space is limited.
For more information please email
Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca.
Parents, guardians and caregivers empower yourself to support your school community and enrich your child's learning experience!
Join this 5-morning
workshop series and discover how you can make a difference in your child’s
education by volunteering in schools. The spring session is April 7-11, 2025
from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Sharon Public School Library. Please see this flyer for more information and to register.
This free information session is
organized by York Region District School Board in partnership with Catholic
Community Services of York Region. For more information, please contact
Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca.
Parents, caregivers, guardians, community members and youth 11+ are welcome to attend the 3rd Annual Anti-Human Trafficking Conference in York Region.
Attend the conference at Seneca Polytechnic College King Campus on May 13 and 14, 2025 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. for an evening of learning, networking, and collaboration in the fight against human trafficking. Registration for the 3rd Annual York Region Anti-Human Trafficking Conference.
This conference brings together experts, advocates, and community members to raise awareness and education. Through engaging workshops, inspirational talks and community booths, we gain valuable knowledge and tools to protect and empower our community. Free refreshments and a light dinner will be provided.
For any
inquiries please contact Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS)
at iscs@yrdsb.ca.
What is SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major) and why
should I do it?
We will be holding a SHSM Info. Session to answer the
students’ questions about this exciting program.
Date: Tuesday, April 8 @ 12:45 pm
Location: Library
Pizza will be provided to those who order in advance.
Students will be emailed the order form.
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Rosenberg at stephanie.rosenberg@yrdsb.ca
https://smho-smso.ca/parents-and-caregivers/
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Groups
https://www.yorkhills.ca/services/group-services/
Webinars
Easter Seals Scholarships 2025
Easter Seals Ontario Post-Secondary Scholarship Applications for 2025 are now open! To support students with physical disabilities, online scholarship applications are currently being accepted. The deadline to apply is Thursday, April 17, 2025.
This year, scholarships range from $500-$2,500 and include:
Please visit the scholarships page for more information, criteria and the online application.
If you have any further questions, please contact Olivia at scholarships@easterseals.org.
Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) 2025 Scholarship Applications
In 2025, NACCA will award scholarships to up to 11 students, providing them with financial support as they pursue their educational goals. Applicants must apply by March 31, 2025 to be considered; winners to be announced early June. We have some new scholarships to announce.
New Scholarships for 2025
For more information or application to all the scholarships, please visit the NACCA website for scholarships.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION ABOUT THE GRADUATION CEREMONY
FOR GRADE
12 PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND STUDENTS
Please
note that the deadline to pay for graduation is fast approaching.
The deadline is APRIL 9.
If you
would like to attend the Graduation Ceremony, please pay your grad fee of $85
through SchoolCash online.
This fee
provides all Grade 12 students with their very own cap, gown and
stole, which are worn to the graduation ceremony. The cap, gown and stole
can
be kept as a keepsake of this major milestone. In addition, the fee helps
to defray the cost of the graduation ceremony. Please select the
appropriate sized gown (size options found on SchoolCash).
Be sure to measure your height from head to toe.
**If you
are not sure whether or not you paid your fee, please log into SchoolCash and
check under ‘Payment History’.
All
students who pay the graduation fee will receive 2 guest tickets. These
tickets are numbered and assigned to the student who paid the fee. Guest
tickets are non-transferable. Students who pay the fee do not need a
ticket to attend the ceremony.
Date of
Graduation: Wednesday, June 25
Venue:
Paradise Banquet Hall
Arrival
for Students: 5:45pm
Ceremony
Start Time: 6:30pm
Interview Night is on THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025 from 6:30-8:30. You will have an opportunity to meet with your child(ren)’s teacher(s) and learn more about the classroom. Families can use TeachAssist, an online platform, to schedule a meeting time with their child(ren)’s teacher(s) on Interview Night. All students in our school currently have a TeachAssist account to access information associated with their class assessments.
Families may access appointment bookings on Monday, March 17 to Monday, April 07, 2025 through the TeachAssist Parent Portal available at https://ta.yrdsb.ca/parents. From there, enter in your email address and leave the password blank, to set up a one time access link, or to reset a password that you've created. An email will be sent with a time limited link that will look similar to this:
Once logged in, parents/guardians will have the option to set up a password. For instructions on how to book an interview through TeachAssist, please click here or see below. If you have any questions about this process, please contact our main office.
If you have any challenges with meeting in-person on Thursday, April 10, 2025, please contact your child’s teacher(s) to make alternative arrangements for another day.
FORMAT OF THE EVENING
6:30-7:00 pm - Meet and Greet with Teachers in the Atrium of the school. This is an opportunity for a quick chat or to meet your child's teachers and touch base.
7:10-8:30 pm - Parent/Guarding Teacher Meetings.
IMPORTANT TIMELINES
Join York Regional Police at the Community Safety Village for the Hong Fook Mental Health Association workshop - Culturally Competent Care: Supporting Mental Health in Asian Communities on Friday, March 21.
Aurora Black Community is hosting a Black History Gala on April 11, 2025. Attendees can expect an evening of culture, flavor and celebration!
Visit the website for more information & to register.
Aurora Black Community Black History Gala
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