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York Region District School Board

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. 

  • May 2025 - Selecting Strategies

    When you face a problem or a challenge, there are different ways to solve it. These different ways are called “strategies.” Just like having a toolbox with different tools for different tasks, having a variety of strategies can help you tackle different problems.

    Here are some strategies students use in the classroom:

    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 - May

    A bag contains 5 blue blocks, 7 green blocks, and 6 red blocks.  Blocks are selected randomly, one at a time, from the bag.  What is the minimum number of blocks that need to be removed from the bag to be certain that there are three that are the same colour?  

    Math Problems

 

Mental Health

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

 

  • Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter - May 2025

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    Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week

    Dear Families and Caregivers,

    Every year, the first week of May is recognized as Children’s Mental Health Awareness week. This year’s theme, “Unmasking Mental Health,” reflects an ongoing commitment to increasing mental health literacy, reducing stigma, and promoting awareness about topics related to mental health.

    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

A 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.