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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. 

  • January 2026 - Sparking Joy through Making Connections

    Welcome, families! As we settle into the new year, let's explore how to make math meaningful by focusing on making connections. This means helping students see how the mathematical concepts and strategies they learn in the classroom are connected to one another and to the world around them. When students connect math to their lived experiences, it becomes more relevant, understandable, and joyful!

     

    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 - January 2026

    A standing desk has 31 height settings, numbered from the lowest height, 1, to the highest height, 31. Since the desk is not working properly, when the up button is pressed, the desk goes up 6 settings at a time if possible, otherwise it does not move. When the down button is pressed, the desk goes down 4 settings at a time if possible; otherwise, it does not move. If the desk starts at setting number 1 , how many of the 31 settings will the desk be able to stop at?

    Source: 2024 Gauss Math Contest

    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.