November 22 – 26

On By Parkview PS

Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week – Nov. 22-26 

From November 22-26 we recognize Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week. At our school, it is important that we provide a caring, safe and inclusive environment that supports the academic achievement and well-being of all students. This week serves as a reminder to our school community about bullying and how to respond.  During this week students will engage in learning activities that reinforce positive behaviours that respond to and prevent bullying. 

Bullying is a form of repeated, persistent and aggressive behaviour directed at an individual or individuals that is intended to cause (or should be known to cause) fear and distress and/or harm to another person’s body, feelings, self-esteem or reputation. Bullying occurs in a context where there is a real or perceived power imbalance.

Bullying can take many forms. Some include:

Physical – hitting, shoving, stealing or damaging property

Verbal – name calling, mocking, or making sexist, racist or homophobic comments

Social – excluding others from a group or spreading gossip or rumours about them

Electronic (commonly known as cyberbullying) – spreading rumours and hurtful comments through the use of cellphones, e-mail, text messaging and through social media

Bullying is never acceptable at our school. All members of our school community are encouraged to stand up and support each other. Should there be concerns about bullying or if you have any questions please contact us. 

You can also report events that happen at school, at school-related activities, online or off school property if they negatively affect a student or the school climate through YRDSB’s Report It tool. This tool is available on the homepage of our school’s website or on www.yrdsb.ca.  You may also choose to make a report anonymously. 

For more information and resources on bullying and cyberbullying, please follow @YRDSB or visit www.yrdsb.ca.

Thank you for helping us create a safe, respectful and inclusive school community.

Food Drive – Nov. 1 – Dec. 10

We are currently collecting non-perishable food items (canned food, pasta, etc.) for families in need.  The items will be donated to our local food bank.  Our food drive will run until December 10. Thank you to families that have already donated.

Warm in Winter Drive – December 1-10 

The Warm in Winter Drive will begin December 1 and run until December 10.  During this drive we will collect new winter hats, mitts, scarves and gloves and donate the items to elementary students in need.  Your donations are greatly appreciated.

Inclement Weather

When an inclement weather day is declared, all elementary and secondary schools will be closed to students.  Please have alternate childcare arrangements planned for inclement weather days. All student learning will be remote and asynchronous. School closures will be announced by 6:00 a.m. and information will be communicated through:

Picture Day – Friday, December 10

We are excited to announce that we will be having picture day on Friday, December 10, 2021.  At this time only individual pictures will be taken, no class group photos will be taken.  Face-to-Face learners will have their picture taken during the school day.   Remote learners will be given a scheduled time to come and get their picture taken after regular school hours. If your child is a remote learner and you are interested in this opportunity please email the school at Parkview.ps@yrdsb.ca and more details will be provided.

Safety Reminders

Families are reminded that the school parking lot is for staff parking.  Parents/guardians/caregivers should not be parking in the school lot.  In order to ensure the safety of our students, please park on the street, where permitted by the city.

Families are reminded to wear a mask on school property when dropping off and picking up your child(ren).

Parent Engagement Panel

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Community Events, News and Supports

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Fundraising

This year we are fundraising to support the following initiatives:

  • Technology- purchasing more iPads and Chromebooks for students 
  • Literacy- investing in diverse books and levelled books to support guided reading
  • Well Being- indoor recess activities and more outdoor recess equipment 

Since we are limited with the type of fundraising we can engage in, we are asking that families consider making a donation through School Cash Online.  The donations collected will go directly to supporting our students this year. Donations of $20 or more are fully tax-deductible and receipts will be provided through School Cash Online.  

All amounts are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your ongoing support! 

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Upcoming School Holidays/PA Days

Winter Holidays: December 20-31

Upcoming Faith Days

For faith observances this month, please see the YRDSB Multifaith Calendar located on the new revised YRDSB School Calendar page.

All communication from the school comes via:

We would like to remind all of our families that our goal is to work together to support the well-being of all our students. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to working in partnership with our Parkview Community.

Please visit our School Website for all up-to-date school information.