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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. 

  • December 2025 - Sparking Joy through Reasoning and Proving

    Welcome families! As the winter gets near, let's explore a powerful way to spark joy in math at home through Reasoning and Proving. What exactly is "Reasoning and Proving" in math? It's about explaining why something is true, or how you know. It's moving beyond just giving an answer to explaining the thinking process behind it. Whether a child is explaining why one season is better than another, or how they figured out how many cookies are left, they are engaging in reasoning and proving – a critical life skill!

    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.

  • November - Problem of the Month

    The number 29 is interesting because when the sum of the digits (2+9) is added to the product of the digits (2x9) the answer is 29, the number that we started out with (11+18=29).  

    Can you find another number with these properties? 

    Solution: 

    59 

    5 + 9 = 14

    5 × 9= 45

    14 + 45 = 59 

    What do you notice about these numbers?

    Could it work with a 3-digit number?

    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.