http://scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news-events/ News from SCDSB..en-us Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:36:54 GMTThu, 01 Nov 2012 18:40:26 GMT http://scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news-events/?i=14037W. R. Best Public School is hosting a gift show and auction to help bring additional technology to the classroom. What:  Third Annual Gift Show and Auction When:  Saturday, November 10, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: W. R. Best Public School              2221 Old Barrie Road West, Shanty Bay During the event, local vendors will be selling gifts and other goods, the school will host a café, raffles and a silent auction will take place and there will be plenty of activities for the children. As well, craft and Tae Kwon Do demonstrations will take place. To view the full schedule and list of vendors, click here. Information: Eileen Carl, Principal W.R. Best Memorial Public School, 705-728-9591 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:31:00 GMT http://scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news-events/?i=14035Eastview Secondary School is hosting a special presentation for Clint Lovell, who recently received a Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence - Certificate of Achievement. What:  Presentation Assembly When: Wednesday, November 7, 2012, 8 to 9:50 a.m.             (Presentation of Award at approximately 9:40 a.m.) Where: Eastview Secondary School              421 Grove St. East, Barrie To read about Clint Lovell’s award and his achievements, please click here. A photo opportunity with Clint, Eastview’s principal Dana Barakauskas and a representative from MP Patrick Brown's office will take place after the event. Information: Scott Webb, Department Chair of Canadian & World Studies, Eastview Secondary School 705-728-1321 ext. 55311 or swebb@mail.scdsb.on.ca Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:58:00 GMT http://scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news-events/?i=14033The Simcoe County District School Board will be holding an Audit Committee meeting on Monday, November 5, 2012. Please click here to view the agenda and reports.  Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news-events/?i=14030The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is offering Navigating Special Education Workshops for parents and guardians on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in locations throughout Simcoe County. The workshops are designed to increase understanding of Special Education in the SCDSB and to support parents in taking an active and informed role in their child’s education. The workshops will focus on a variety of areas including: what is special education; understanding special education processes in SCDSB; the role of the Special Education Advisory Committee; how to access available resources; communication, assessment and data collection; Individual Education Plans (IEPs); and information about why and when Strengths and Needs Committees (SNCs) and Identification Placement and Review Committees (IPRCs) occur. The workshops take place on November 28, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the following locations:  Huron Park Public School 425 Robert Street, Midland Orchard Park Public School 24 Calverley Street, Orillia Allandale Heights Public School 124 Bayview Drive, Barrie Connaught Public School 300 Peel Street, Collingwood W.H. Day Elementary School 410 Maplegrove Avenue, Bradford Click here to view the event poster. Information: Hailey McLean, Central Program Consultant in Special Education, SCDSB 705-734-6363 ext. 11801 Brodie Wilson, Central Program Consultant in Special Education, SCDSB 705-734-6363 ext. 11566 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:34:00 GMT http://scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news-events/?i=14023Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB)’s Alliston Learning Centre recently received a $2,000 donation from the Nottawasaga Foundation to support a Breakfast Program at the Centre. The Nottawasaga Foundation was established in 2001 as a public foundation to carry on the spirit of Nottawasaga Resort giving to local organizations. As an Adult & Continuing Education Centre, the Alliston Learning Centre serves students who range in age from young adults, to working parents, to seniors. “Nourishing food during the school day helps students make positive changes in their lives. As well, educating our student body through experiential learning about nutrition, the value of breakfast, healthy choices and lifestyle helps them achieve their academic goals,” says Jennelle Therrien, Program Coordinator, Alliston Learning Centre. To learn more about the SCDSB Learning Centres, please visit: http://www.thelearningcentres.com/. To learn more about the Nottawasaga Foundation, please visit: http://www.nottawasagaresort.com/foundation/about.html. Left to right: Josephine (Jo) Jones, Literacy and Essential Skills (LES) Program, Alliston Learning Centre; Steve Jones, Director, Nottawasaga Foundation; Jennelle Therrien, Program Coordinator, Alliston Learning Centre; and Claire Albright, Director, Nottawasaga Foundation. Information: Jennelle Therrien, Program Coordinator, Alliston Learning Centre 705-435-7778 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:02:00 GMT