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:
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Centre for Black Student Excellence
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Math and Math Problems of the Month
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Mental Health
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Parent, Family and Community Engagement
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"The Special Edition" Exceptional Learning Strengths and Needs Newsletter
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Pathways
Diaspora News
Read the monthly newsletter from the Centre for Black Student Excellence for events, updates, resources and more.
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February 2025 - The Centre for Black Student Excellence Newsletter
Centre for Black Student Excellence
During the month of February, we honour the legacy, resilience, and brilliance of Black communities throughout history and today. We celebrate the contributions of Black leaders, scholars, artists, and changemakers who have broken barriers and paved the way for future generations.
Mathematics
Check out our monthly math newsletter for tips, resources and more to support math learning.
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January 2025 - Connections
Math NewsletterConnecting involves seeing how different math ideas are linked, like building blocks, and how they relate to the world around them.
Students are engaged in connecting when they:
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.
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Problem of the Month - January 2025
Math ProblemsYou have a cube that has a side length of 5 cm. You want to cover it completely with cubes that have a side length of 1 cm so that you have a new, larger cube. How many 1 cm cubes will you need?
Solution:
You will need 218 one cm cubes. The side length of the new cube will be 7 cm, so the number of cubes can be found by evaluating 7x7x7-5x5x5=218.
What if the original cube had a side length of 6 cm?
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Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter - February 2025
Mental Health
Wellness at Home: Building a Foundation for Mental Health
Dear Families and Caregivers,
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
A newsletter to support those in York Region who work with students with exceptional learning strengths & needs.
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Special Edition Newsletter - January/February 2025
Special Education
A newsletter to support those in York Region who work with students with exceptional learning strengths & needs.Content of this Newsletter
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.