February 14-18

On By Parkview PS

Daily Screening Reminder

Thank you for your ongoing support. Keeping Parkview safe is a shared responsibility. It is important that each morning, families:

  1. Screen your child prior to sending them to school using the Covid School & Childcare Screening Tool.
  2. Once this is done please complete the daily screening confirmation
  3. If your child is at home due to illness, please ensure that you follow the isolation guidelines outlined by Public Health before sending them back to the school. Please inform the school if your child is displaying Covid Symptoms. Students will be permitted to return once isolation has been completed along with a School Attestation Form.
  4. Please do NOT send your child to school if they are feeling sick or are displaying symptoms related to COVID 19.

We have created QR codes for both websites for ease of access.

Parking Lot

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 (see map below).

Possibility of Pivoting to virtual Learning

As staff members are required to isolate with increased cases of COVID-19, schools may encounter challenges obtaining replacement coverage. Please be aware that there may be occasions when classrooms or schools are required to close to in-person learning and move to virtual learning for a period of time.  Families will be notified the day before through email and again in the morning, if a school or classroom closure needs to occur.  Families are asked to develop a routine of checking email regularly at the start and end of every day for important communication from the school and Board given our circumstances.

School Photos

 If you are ordering school photos, the order deadline is  February 14.  Orders can be placed online following the directions provided by lifetouch photography in your student package.

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:

Winter Clothing

Please ensure that your child/children are coming to school dressed appropriately for the weather (hats, mitts/gloves, boots, winter coats, snow pants, etc.,).  They should also have a pair of indoor shoes and a change of clothes, including extra socks. Please remember to label all items. Windows will also remain OPEN at Parkview, therefore it is important that your child dresses in layers. 

Renewed Computer Technology (RCT)

As part of a partnership between YRDSB and Renewed Computer Technology (RCT), families with children enrolled in our Board have the opportunity to purchase quality refurbished computers at a reduced cost. Applicants must live in Ontario, have a student enrolled at the school and either receive government assistance payments or qualify as a limited income earner under the limited income cut-off standards*.

Below is a limited income grid for your reference.

Family sizeAnnual income*
2 people$30,286
3 people$37,234
4 people$45,206
5 people$51,272
6 people$57,286
7 people +$64,381

This year, there are different packages available for purchase. Please reference the RCT flyer for the current available package offerings. Please note that there are two options for delivery. If you would like for the computer to be delivered directly to your home, there is a $40 charge for laptops and a $50 charge for desktops. Families who choose this delivery option will have their order shipped when it is ready. If you would like the device shipped to your child’s school there is a $20 delivery charge and  you will need to wait to receive your computer until after the application period closes and it will be delivered to your child’s school.  

Parents and legal guardians may apply for one computer per student, with a limit of two per household. Please see below for a full list of device specifications.

If you are interested in applying, please complete an online application at https://form.jotform.com/210054491659255 using the group code on the attached program flyer. The application period is from February 8 – March 4, 2022 with delivery to schools taking place prior to the end of the school year.

Please note – There are sections in the RCT Online Application that are no longer applicable:

·         Requirement of Proof or Documentation of Income

·         Requirement to participate in training prior to receiving your computer/laptop 

The Section on Course of Study can pertain to elementary or secondary. If you do not have access to a computer or the Internet, please contact the administration team at your school for assistance.

For inquiries related to the RCT application process, devices and delivery, please contact Alexander Oliver (Aoliver@rcto.ca) and for inquiries related to support from YRDSB, please contact Yvonne Kelly (yvonne.kelly@yrdsb.ca) 

For more information, including complete application and payment instructions, please refer to the attached program flyer and checklist. 

Student Mental Health and Addiction Newsletter

Please click on the PDF version below  to access live links

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Community Events, News and Supports

Please click on the PDF version below  to access live links

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Community Events, News and Supports – Black History Month

Please click on the PDF version below  to access live links

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! 

Please click on the PDF version below  to access live links

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Upcoming School Holidays/PA Days

February 21, 2022 – Family Day

Upcoming Faith Days

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

School Communication

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.