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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
GECDSB Book Launch
The Greater Essex County District School Board has launched its very own children’s book, What Did You Do at School Today? Written and illustrated by teachers Lisa Cranston, Sherry Doherty and Lisa Galvan, the book will be given to all children registering for kindergarten this year at our schools.
“The book creates an opportunity for parents and caregivers to read to their child while, at the same time, introducing them to what school will be like as they prepare to enter the early learning program,” says Superintendent of Program Clara Howitt. The story and illustrations focus on the play-based learning centres that are in each kindergarten class across the district. The children portrayed in the book also reflect the amazing diversity evident in the Greater Essex County District School Board.

FEBRUARY 11, 2010
Kindergarten Registration
The Greater Essex County District School Board is getting ready to welcome a new class of young learners. Registration for kindergarten will be held at schools throughout the district beginning February 22nd through to March 5th.
Beginning in September 2010, schools in the City of Windsor will be switching from a half-day every day program to full-day alternate day program.
Starting September 2010 a full day everyday program will be offered at the following schools:  Marlborough, Dr. H.D. Taylor, John Campbell, Prince Edward, W.G. Davis, Eastwood, Colchester North, Amherstburg, Belle River, Mill Street and Gore Hill Public School.
Parents or caregivers of children, who will be at least 4 years of age by December 31st, 2010, can make an appointment to register by calling your local public school.
Parents and children are invited to attend the Kindergarten Open House at their neighbourhood school on February 24th, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
For more information, visit the Kindergarten section of our website.

JANUARY 13, 2010
Aid for Haiti
School communities throughout the Greater Essex County District School Board reacted swiftly to the immense natural disaster in Haiti and the incredible need for immediate aid.
Not long after the early estimated level of destruction had been reported, coin drives were started, fund raisers were planned and action was taken to provide support for the survivors of the devastating earthquake.
A suggested Board initiative was to collect funds to purchase Shelterboxes (check out: www.shelterbox.ca) which provide much needed temporary housing and basic comforts to the thousands of people left homeless. Some schools have elected to direct their contributions to the Canadian Red Cross or Doctors Without Borders.
So far thousands of dollars have been raised by the students and staff of the Greater Essex County District School Board for the people of Haiti.

JANUARY 13, 2010
Grey Cup @ Brock Public School
Former student Walter Robinson Spencer brought the Grey Cup to General Brock Public School during his day with the cherished Canadian football trophy.
Spencer is a member of the Montreal Alouettes, who defeated the Saskatchewan Roughriders in an exciting CFL final in November.
He told Principal Chris Inverarity that his former elementary school was at the top to visit with the Cup. Spencer said he has great memories from his time at Brock and he wanted to inspire the current students “to believe in themselves, do not let anyone stop you, you have the choices to make, you choose your friends wisely, you do your best in school...that is your ticket in the world. Do not let anyone stop you.
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JANUARY 12, 2010
Full Day Learning Announced
The Ontario Ministry of Education has released the list of schools which will have full day, every day kindergarten programs beginning in September 2010. The Full Day Learning Plan will be implemented over a 5 year period, with all schools across the province participating by 2015.
Eleven schools in The Greater Essex County District School Board will offer full day, every day kindergarten this fall:
   Dr. H.D. Taylor Public School (Windsor)
   Marlborough Public School (Windsor)           
   Prince Edward Public School (Windsor)
   Eastwood Public School (Windsor)
   John Campbell Public School (Windsor)
   W.G. Davis Public School (Windsor)
   Amherstburg Public School
   Belle River Public School (Lakeshore)
   Colchester North Public School (Essex)
   Mill St. Public School (Leamington)
   Gore Hill Public School (Leamington)

NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Herman Urban Schools Project
Students at W.F. Herman High School, their families and many people, both kids and adults are benefiting from the Herman Urban Schools Project, which is funded through a grant from the Province of Ontario.
Herman is one of 34 high schools in the province offering this program to provide support and develop resources in urban communities.
This past summer Herman operated tremendously successful music and sports camps. “It was wonderful to be able to provide those opportunities to students in our community,” says Principal Tom Halliwill. “Especially since many other programs in the city were not available.”
Currently Herman is conducting an after-school music program for students in grades 5-8, Saturday morning athletic instruction and a daily academic support program for any student in any school in the community.
There’s also a Holiday Cookie Exchange and a Gingerbread House Building Workshop being held this December as well as the Herman Christmas Concert, featuring the talents of the students in the after school music program.
You can find out more about the Herman Urban School Project at www.hermangriffins.com.

NOVEMBER 5, 2009
We Care We Can Campaign
In its first 2 years, the Greater Essex County District School Board’s We Care We Can Campaign has piled up impressive numbers. More than 250 tons of food valued at approximately $3.2 million has been collected by schools to help hundreds of people through food banks in the eight communities we serve.
As well, thousands of students have learned the importance and the value of community service through the simple act of giving.
This year’s We Care We Can Campaign begins Monday, November 9th. Over the next two weeks many schools will be holding food drives to collect canned goods and other non-perishable food items. Our partners from the Rotary Club and Mayflower Moving will pick up the collections and deliver them to the Unemployed Help Centre from where it will be distributed to members of the Windsor-Essex Food Banks Association.
The Windsor Spitfires will also be having a We Care We Can collection at an upcoming home game at the WFCU Centre.

OCTOBER 20, 2009
Take Our Kids to Work
Wednesday, November 4th is Take our Kids to Work Day.
The Greater Essex County District School Board enthusiastically supports this community based learning experience for Grade 9 students and we encourage them to participate.

OCTOBER 20, 2009
Character Development Workshop
An exercise in fostering a character development network of teachers and students had delegates from every school in the Greater Essex County District School Board limbering up their compassion and generosity during a workshop held at the Ciociaro Club.
The students, who were selected by each school’s Character Development Contact, got a chance to talk openly about their issues while the teachers were given a seminar on ways to help positive habits flourish.
Renowned facilitator Micah Jacobsen conducted sessions with integrated groups to help them realize their capacity for change.  He exhorted them to open their eyes to possibilities…to emerge from “a state of constraint to a state of capability.”
The objective of the workshop was to empower students and the Character Development Contacts to, in the words of Teacher Consultant Shelly Duben, “just don’t do nothing. There’s a lot of need out there.”

SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
Marathon of Hope
Schools throughout the Greater Essex County District School Board continued their annual support of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope on National School Run Day, Friday, September 25th.
Students and staff raised money in a variety of ways throughout the week which will all be donated to help fund cancer research. The most popular event was Twoonies for Terry that gave participants a special privilege or a ticket in a raffle draw for the donation of at least 2 dollars.
Everyone taking part then performed their symbolic expression of appreciation of Terry Fox’s effort and sacrifice by walking, running or wheeling around the school.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
Public Board Committed to Improving Student Achievement
The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) has released the results of the Primary and Junior Reading, Writing and Mathematics Assessment and the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics written by Ontario students during the 2008-2009 school year. ...
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
Back to School
“We want every day to be just like the first day of school!” was the message from Director of Education Warren Kennedy on the actual first day of school. Mr. Kennedy, who’s starting his first full year as Director says he’d like to see the same kind of excitement and enthusiasm that he witnessed on September 8th throughout the 2009-10 school year.
The ultimate goal of the Greater Essex County District School Board has not changed this year: to provide a positive, safe, caring learning environment where everyone can reach their potential. “We must continue to set high goals,” Kennedy noted. “We must also build on our past successes.”
This year approximately 34,500 students will go to class at one of our 77 schools.
Among the highlights this year for the Board will be the construction of the new Dr. David Suzuki Public School and the massive renovation of John Campbell Public School.

AUGUST 28, 2009
Marlee Matlin Delivers Keynote Address
Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin signed up a whole bunch of new fans during her keynote address to the Greater Essex County District School Board’s Vision to Practice summer conference.
Ms. Matlin, who is profoundly deaf, delivered a message which nicely complemented the theme of the 4 day seminar; Dream, Believe, Achieve. She told the crowd of 500 that all students should learn this formula: dreams + the desire to believe = success. She said that has been her personal philosophy since she was a child. “The real handicap with deafness,” Ms. Matlin stated “does not lie in the ear, but in the mind.”
Her entire 30 minute address was communicated in sign language and translated for the audience by her interpreter Jack Jason. Matlin won her Best Actress Academy Award in 1986 for her performance in Children of a Lesser God. Throughout her career she has been seen in a variety of roles in movies and television, including the iconic Seinfeld series and most recently a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. She is also an unequivocal advocate for children with disabilities.

 

 

 

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