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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 2024 - Number Sense Games

    Games and puzzles are a great way of practicing math skills while having fun.  Playing games and doing puzzles support computational fluency, strategy development, and making connections between mathematical concepts.

     

    ​​Pile it On: A Multiplication Game

    Introduce multiplication using any counters and dice. This game provides an excellent demonstration of how multiplication works. 

    Goal: Be the person with the most counters at the of the game.

    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.

  • June 2024 - Neighbourhood Math Adventures

    Welcome to the Math Trail! Get ready to explore your neighborhood and have fun while solving math problems. 

    Feel free to modify the trail based on the amount of time you have to explore! Have a fantastic time exploring and applying your mathematical reasoning skills in your neighborhood.

    Stop 1: Street Signs Bingo

    Math Problems

 

Mental Health

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

 

  • Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter - June 2024

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    Preparing for the Summer 

    Dear Families and Caregivers,

    As the 2023 - 2024 school year comes to a close, we reflect on the year that’s been - the new learning that has occurred, new skills acquired, challenges and adversities confronted and overcome, memories made and contemplate the upcoming summer break. 

    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.