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
Diaspora News
Read the monthly newsletter from the Centre for Black Student Excellence for events, updates, resources and more.
Centre for Black Student Excellence Newsletter - January 2023
Centre for Black Student ExcellenceHappy New Year!
Centre for Black Student Excellence
We invite you to explore our new online presence at www.yrdsb.ca/blackexcellence to:
Mathematics
Check out our monthly math newsletter for tips, resources and more to support math learning.
February 2023 - It’s Cold. Let’s Talk About Integers
Math NewsletterAny one of the numbers …, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, …. Integers are the entire set of whole numbers and their opposites (negative numbers).
Although not formally introduced until grade 6, children are exposed to positive and negative numbers in their everyday lives, even at a young age. The winter months offer lots of possibilities to help children understand integers as the temperatures often dip below 0. This provides great opportunities to discuss negative numbers in a context that is meaningful and relevant during everyday routines like getting ready for school.
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.
February 2023 - Problem of the Month
Math ProblemsThis Month’s Problem
Consider the following pattern.
Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter - February 2023
Mental HealthFeeling the Warmth in Winter
Dear Families,
Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee Newsletter
Visit the PEAC webpage to learn more.
Engagement Matters, Parent, Family and Community Engagement (PEAC) Advisory Committee , Spring/Summer 2022 Newsletter
Engagement MattersUpcoming PEAC Public Meeting
May 19 2022 at 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - PEAC Public Meeting
Special Edition Newsletter
A newsletter to support those in York Region who work with students with exceptional learning strengths & needs.
Special Edition Newsletter - January/February 2023
Special EducationA newsletter to support those in York Region who work with students with exceptional learning strengths & needs.
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