Howard Public School Council

WHO: LeRoi Newbold, Freedom School
WHEN: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6:00 pm
WHERE: Virtual via Zoom; register here

Join us for a two-workshop series co-sponsored by the Howard and Fern Avenue Public School Equity and Inclusion Committees. Through these workshops we will discuss ways that we can work together to address and challenge anti-Black racism and support our students in and out of the classroom. We will also focus on how we can build a network of solidarity to show up and fight anti-Black racism in our larger community. Students, parents, community members and staff are invited to participate in these interactive Zoom sessions.

The first workshop will be held on May 17, 2022 at 6pm facilitated by LeRoi Newbold, co-director of Freedom School Toronto. Freedom School Toronto is a youth and parent driven initiative that intervenes to fight against anti-Black racism in the school system and to create educational alternatives for Black children. This session will focus on practical ways to support students in our west-end community through Black liberatory practices.

We ask that this remain a safe space for all participants and speakers and that questions and interactions remain respectful and sincere. Let’s do this Ward 7!

Please register here to receive the Zoom link.

Become a member and have a vote!

Online on Wednesday, April 20 from from 7:00-8:30pm.

Zoom meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87829805203

Agenda Highlights:

• Become a Voting Member: School Council meetings are open to all parents/guardians, and all are welcome to comment or ask questions, but only members get to vote on decisions. To have a vote, volunteer to be a Parent Representative.
• New Chair Election: Once we have welcomed our new Parent Representatives, we will hold an election for a new Chair or Co-Chairs. If you are interested in being Chair, first volunteer to be a Parent Representative, then nominate yourself to be Chair. To learn more about what School Council does and how it operates, you can review the TDSB pages, starting here.
• Addressing Pandemic-Related Learning Gaps: As part of the Principal’s Update, there will be an update on the TDSB-wide effort to identify and close learning gaps. Find out what is being done and what resources are available to you and your child.
• Anti-Black Racism Workshop: The date is set for May 17. Find out how to participate.

If you cannot attend or prefer to ask questions anonymously, please submit your questions here.

View the full agenda on our website.

New Date: March 30 • 7:00-8:30pm

Agenda Highlights

• Council Election: Our School Council needs a new Chair. Learn about the role and nomination process, then volunteer to help! Elections will be held at our April School Council Meeting. Learn more about school councils here.
• Howard Catchment Area Expansion: Get an update on how the school will grow and what changes to expect.
• COVID Measures: The rules have changed; get answers to your questions.
• Embracing Equity: Learn about the upcoming anti-Black racism workshop and Howard’s first Pride parade.

To have a question included in the agenda, please submit your (anonymous) request here.