H1N1 flu and boys-only schools and to be discussed at Fisherville on November 3

TDSB Director Chris Spence will be our keynote speaker at Fisherville JHS on November 3 at 6:45 PM. Fisherville is located at 425 Patricia Avenue. He will talk about his new ideas to improve our education system, notably an all-boys school or gender seperated classrooms. Also speaking will be education lawyer Eric Roher. He will discuss the legal implications of H1N1 and cyber bullying.

The Ward 5 Report: Our Community Newsletter

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Here is my most recent newsletter. It tries to highlight some of the great things that are happening at Ward 5 (York Centre) schools. If you have some ideas on what we can include in our next newsletter, please e-mail me at james.pasternak@tdsb.on.ca. Congratulations to all Ward 5 schools for being the best we can be.

TDSB Director Chris Spence and Education Lawyer Eric Roher headline upcoming Ward Forum

Ward 5 (York Centre) will have having a a Ward Forum on Tuesday November 3, 2009 at 6:45 PM at Fisherville JHS at 425 Patricia Avenue. These events have been very important for both educators and parents. Topics will include the growing seriousness of cyber bullying as well as an important update on the H1N1 virus and flu season. There is a free children's program and refreshments. Please contact me at james.pasternak@tdsb.on.ca to register.

Hundreds come to Tech it Away at Mackenzie

Tech it Away was a great success at W.L. Mackenize. The community filled two trailers with old electronics. By doing so the school will receive a credit of $10,000 at Best Buy. Another great program for a great school!

Bring in your unwanted electronics to W.L. Mackenzie CI on Tuesday October 6 for free recycling

Ward 5's William Lyon Mackenzie and Best Buy have teamed up to host Tech it Away. This was a project I worked on during August. Please bring your unwanted electronics equipment to 20 Tillplain Road, North York(North of Sheppard Avenue off Wilson Heights Boulevard)from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM on Tuesday October 6, 2009. This is a great way to recycle old equipment and raise funds for the school.