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.
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The Centre for Black Student Excellence May 2026 Newsletter
May 2026
Bytes, Beats, Buckets and Beauty Brings Black Students Together Across Georgina
Centre for Black Student Excellence
Mathematics
Check out our monthly math newsletter for tips, resources and more to support math learning.
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November 2026- Math is Everywhere: The Math of Movies and Video Games
Math NewsletterWelcome Families! This month, we are stepping into the digital world. If your children love playing video games or watching animated blockbusters, they are actually engaging with some of the most advanced applied mathematics on the planet.
In this edition, we are exploring how programmers, animators, and studio executives use math to build immersive 3D worlds and run massive entertainment businesses.
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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November 2026- Problem of the Month
Math ProblemsJill is playing with her name and with numbers.
She lets all her consonants equal 1.3 and all her vowels equal 0.5.
So, the value of Jill’s name is 1.3 + 0.5 + 1.3 + 1.3 = 4.4
What is the value of your name?
Choose a different decimal and change the rules so that your name reaches that sum.
Change the rules so that the value of your name is 4.253. Is it possible?
Solutions will be posted at the end of the month!
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Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter - Fall 2026
Mental Health
New Beginnings, Familiar Faces
Dear Families and Caregivers,
Welcome back for another school year at the YRDSB. New beginnings may cause a wide range of thoughts, feelings and behaviours. The new school year brings experiences that may be familiar to students (same school and peers). While many students are also experiencing something new (a new class, teacher, grade etc).
Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee Newsletter
Visit the PEAC webpage 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 - September/October 2026
Special Education
A newsletter to support those in York Region who work with students with exceptional learning strengths & needs.Content of this Newsletter