Department Newsletters

Looking for the latest news, tips and resources from some of our Board departments or committees? See their latest newsletters to learn more. 

On this page, you'll find newsletters about:

  • Centre for Black Student Excellence

  • Math and Math Problems of the Month

  • Mental Health

  • Parent, Family and Community Engagement

  • "The Special Edition" Exceptional Learning Strengths and Needs Newsletter

  • Pathways

 

Diaspora News


Read the monthly newsletter from the Centre for Black Student Excellence for events, updates, resources and more. 

 

Mathematics


Check out our monthly math newsletter for tips, resources and more to support math learning. 

  • February 2026 - Sparking Joy through Representing in Math

    Sparking Joy through Representing in Math

    This month, we’re exploring how math connects to our everyday lives with a focus on representing our thinking and making math visible. When children use drawings, models, numbers, and words to show their thinking, they deepen their understanding and build confidence as mathematicians.

    By encouraging children to explain their reasoning, try different strategies, and visualize their ideas, we help them see math as a creative, meaningful, and joyful part of everyday life

    Math Newsletter

 

Math Problems


Here is the current math problem of the month as well as the previous month's problem with a solution and extension question.

  • Problem of the Month - February 2026

    Imagine two red frogs and two blue frogs sitting on lily pads, with an empty lily pad in between them.

    Frogs can slide onto an empty lily pad that is beside them or jump over a frog onto an empty lily pad. 

    Frogs can't jump over more than one frog.

    Frogs can jump forward or backwards

    Math Problems

 

Mental Health


Read our monthly newsletter for timely tips, resources and more. 

 

  • Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter - Winter 2025

    mental health bannerEmbracing Winter: Building Warmth and Resilience


    December: Navigating the Holidays

    There are many different holidays celebrated in December that can be exciting but overwhelming for students, with disruptions to routines. Help your child by maintaining consistent sleep and meal schedules where possible.

    Mental Health

 

Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee Newsletter 


Visit the PEAC webpage to learn more. 

 

Pathways' Newsletter - JumpStart


Explore your options, get inspired, build your pathway! Visit Pathways Programs to learn more. 

 

Special Edition Newsletter


newsletter to support those in York Region who work with students with exceptional learning strengths & needs.

 

Engagement Matters


To further support parent and family engagement, please take some time to view

Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC)'s newsletter.