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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. 

  • October 2026- Math is Everywhere: The Hidden Math of Park Management!

    Welcome Families! This month, we are putting on our hiking boots and stepping into the great outdoors! We often think of provincial and national parks as wild, untouched spaces where we go to escape technology and numbers. Behind the scenes, park rangers, wildlife biologists, and conservationists use math to protect these beautiful ecosystems and keep them safe for visitors.

    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.

  • October 2026 - Problem of the Month

    At Doggy Daycare, there is one dog for every bowl of food, two dogs for every bowl of water, and three dogs for every bowl of treats. Every dog gets a serving of food, water and treats. 

    If there are a total of 77 bowls, how many dogs are there?

    Solutions will be posted at the end of the month!

    Math Problems

 

Mental Health

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

 

  • Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter - Fall 2026

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    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). 

    Mental Health

 

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.