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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. 

  • April 2026 - Sparking Joy through Problem Solving

    Sparking Joy through Problem Solving

    Welcome families! This month, we're focusing on problem solving. Math is about figuring things out, strategizing, and finding creative solutions. From deciding the best route to the park to figuring out how to share snacks fairly, we are always solving problems using our mathematical thinking and reasoning.

    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 - April 2026

    Pick any 3 numbers from the following list, circle them, and find their sum 

    1 , 1 , 1 , 4  ,4 , 4,  7 , 7 , 7, 10, 10 ,10 

    Repeat the process with a new set of numbers from the original list.  

    What do you notice about the sums?  

    Can you explain why this happens?

    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

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.