• Community,  School Event

    Welcome to Elkhorn 2021-2022!

    Welcome Elkhorn families to the 2021-2022 school year!

    A special welcome to new families, and we are happy to see the familiar faces of returning families.

    We hope that everyone is setting in to this school year.

    The Elkhorn School Advisory Council (SAC) is composed of Elkhorn parents, ranging from JK to Grade 5. Council meetings are open to ALL parents. We welcome new faces and encourage parent participation. Council meetings are a place to find out more information about the school community, ask your questions, and meet other families. It is an opportunity to be an advocate for your child and their learning environment. Please come out to all meetings, some meetings, or one meeting.

    SAC meetings this year will be on ZOOM. Principal Richards will send out dates and times, along with the ZOOM meeting link by School Messenger email.

     

  • Community,  School Event

    Elkhorn P.S Community Pride Month Calendar

    Message from Ms. Rawlins:

    “The TDSB is committed to creating an equitable school system where all are included, every voice is heard, and every experience is honoured.” Our hope is that this resource will signal to our community that Elkhorn P.S strives to be a safe and affirming space for all students and their families. As we are learning, we want to share our learning with the broader community and we encourage you to share this resource with friends and family for the month of June and beyond!

    Elkhorn Pride Calendar

    Enjoy Celebrating Pride Month 2021!

  • Community

    TDSB Conversations Series – Let’s Talk Vaccines

    Let’s Talk Vaccines

    Join us for a conversation with Dr. Vinita Dubey Associate Medical Officer of Health and Nicole Welch,  Director & Chief Nursing Officer Toronto Public Health to learn more about vaccines and answer your questions.

    Thursday, May 6, 2021
    6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

    Please click the link below to join the webinar:

    https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/95351907688

    Or Telephone: Dial 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588

    Webinar ID: 953 5190 7688

  • Community,  Fundraiser

    Elkhorn Family Pizza Night Wed April 28 – Mark your calendars!!

    Dear Elkhorn Families,

    The Elkhorn School Council is organizing a Family Pizza Night on Wednesday, April 28th in the comfort of your own home. Order pizza for your family on Wednesday, April 28th and Elkhorn will receive a $5.00 contribution for every order. See attached flyer.

    To order

    On Wednesday, April 28th – call one of the 2 Pizza Nova locations below. 

    Pizza Nova (North York)
    (416) 730-1313 – 201 Sheppard Ave East
    (416) 221-1600 – 222 Finch Ave West Unit 1100

    Make sure you use the Order Codes (very important):  

    Order code 3275 (Option A) or Order code 4275 (Option B)


    To make this fundraising event successful for Elkhorn:

    • Send the flyer to as many family members as possible (including extended family, friends, and co-workers)
    • Mark Wednesday April 28th on your calendar
    • Make it a Family Pizza Night! Play some games or watch a movie together!
    • When ordering let Dominos know you are calling for Elkhorn Public School
    • Order by phone or online using order codes.
    • o   Option A – Order code 3275 (2 Medium Pizzas (6 toppings combined)& Cheesy Bread $24.99)
    • o   Option B – Order code 4275 (2 Large Pizzas (6 toppings combined) & Cheesy Bread $29.99)
    • Your order must be placed at the two participating Dominos locations ONLY 

    Pizza Nova (North York)
    (416) 730-1313 – 201 Sheppard Ave East
    (416) 221-1600 – 222 Finch Ave West Unit 1100

  • Community

    Reminder: Screenagers Next Chapter Thursday March 25 @ 6:30pm

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    Screenagers Next Chapter — Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience Screening

    • Speaker: Screening followed by facilitated conversation with Director Delaney Rushton
    • Thursday, March 25, 2021, 6:30 p.m.

    High stress, anxiety and depression are experienced by millions of young people. In the documentary Screenagers, we witness Delaney as she finds her way from ineffective parenting to much-improved strategies. We follow other personal stories of families from an array of backgrounds with a spectrum of emotional challenges. We also observe approaches in schools that provide strategies relevant beyond the classroom setting. Interwoven into the stories are surprising insights from brain researchers, psychologists, and thought-leaders that reveal evidence-based ways to support mental wellness among our youth. The impact of social media and other screen time is incorporated in all the topics raised Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER, how it may be impacting our teen’s mental health, and what we can do to help foster youth in the face of struggles.

    Where to watch:

    https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/93962706261?pwd=elpOYiswb3RxNTNDQzI2QUxGUm1JUT09

     

     

    • by Zoom
    • by phone: +1 647 558 0588  or +1 647 374 4685
      • Webinar ID: 939 6270 6261
      • Passcode: 436752

     

  • Community

    TDSC Conversations Series

    join the conversation

    https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Community/How-to-Get-Involved/Conversations-Series

    TDSB families are invited to join us for a series of engaging and informative conversations on topics we heard you want to learn more about. Hear from leading experts and participate in question and answer sessions online.

    These conversations are jointly hosted by the TDSB’s Parent and Community Engagement Office and the Parent Involvement Advisory Committee.

    See below for more details about each session including speakers. Access information will be added to this page closer to the date of each session.

    Screenagers Next Chapter — Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience Screening

    • Speaker: Screening followed by facilitated conversation with Director Delaney Rushton
    • Thursday, March 25, 2021, 6:30 p.m.

    High stress, anxiety and depression are experienced by millions of young people. In the documentary Screenagers, we witness Delaney as she finds her way from ineffective parenting to much-improved strategies. We follow other personal stories of families from an array of backgrounds with a spectrum of emotional challenges. We also observe approaches in schools that provide strategies relevant beyond the classroom setting. Interwoven into the stories are surprising insights from brain researchers, psychologists, and thought-leaders that reveal evidence-based ways to support mental wellness among our youth. The impact of social media and other screen time is incorporated in all the topics raised Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER, how it may be impacting our teen’s mental health, and what we can do to help foster youth in the face of struggles.

    Where to watch:

    • by Zoom
    • by phone: +1 647 558 0588  or +1 647 374 4685
      • Webinar ID: 939 6270 6261
      • Passcode: 436752

    Navigating Life’s Highs and Lows for Teenage Girls

    Lisa Damour is the author of two New York Times bestselling books, Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood and Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls. She writes the monthly Adolescence column for the New York Times, co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, appears as a regular contributor to CBS News, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and serves on the Advisory Board for Parents magazine. Dr. Damour will deliver an insightful and informative conversation about guiding teenage girls through the seven transitions into adulthood.

    Past Conversations

    Families Amidst Racial Traumas

    Black youth and families have been experiencing racial trauma against their bodies for generations and this has contributed to the issues of physical and mental health and the way in which black people receive services. Considering recent events of anti-black racism in North America, it is important to acknowledge the immediate and vicarious trauma experienced by black youth and their families on account of racial trauma.

    This webinar will look at the differential experiences of Black bodies as it pertains to the hierarchy of race, and subsequently why anti-black racism must be the focus when dealing with black people and addressing trauma. This will be an opportunity to have some discussion on how to address issues of anti-black racism to best serve people you support.

    Join us:

     

    How Children Understand Race and How Adults Can Help

    Watch the Conversation
    Many people avoid discussing race and racism with children because they believe that children don’t see race, or because they’re unsure how to have a conversation about it. Join us to hear from Professor Erin Winkler who will guide parents, families, and educators to help children understand racial identity, racism, and racial inequities in age-appropriate ways that empower the young children in their lives.

    All past conversations can be viewed on the PCEO YouTube channel.