| Closures and cancellations due to COVID-19 | http://nss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/127 | Closures and cancellations due to COVID-19 | <div><strong>On May 19, the Premier’s Office announced that all publicly funded schools in Ontario will remain closed for the duration of the 2019-2020 school year, in response to COVID-19</strong>. As such, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools and adult learning centres will not reopen on May 31, 2020. The decision to extend the school closure period for the remainder of the school year is based on advice from Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health in order to protect the health and safety of students, families and staff. <br></div><div><br></div><div>The following programs/meetings will not run or are closed:<br></div><div><ul><li>Permits (Community Use of Schools)</li><li>All EarlyON and Child Care Centres</li><li>Adult and continuing education</li><li>Dual Credit and Cooperative education programs<br></li></ul></div><div>In addition, the Education Centre and the Career Centre are closed to the public.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Learn more at <a href="http://www.scdsb.on.ca/covid-19">www.scdsb.on.ca/covid-19</a><br></div> | | | |
| School Cash Online | http://nss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/536 | School Cash Online | <p><a href="https://simcoecounty.schoolcashonline.com/">https://simcoecounty.schoolcashonline.com/</a><br></p> | | | |
| New scholarship for graduating secondary students | http://nss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/128 | New scholarship for graduating secondary students | <div>The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is has created a new scholarship for graduating secondary students. The Public Property Assessment Network Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 to one recipient in the OPSBA Central East Region. Scholarship recipients are students of strong character, who care deeply for their communities and furthering their own learning.</div><div><br></div><div>Could this be you? Learn more about <a href="https://www.scdsb.on.ca/UserFiles/Servers/Server_210898/File/News%20documents/The%20Public%20Property%20Assessment%20Network%20Scholarship%20-%20Central%20East%20Final.pdf">eligibility and the application process</a>. <br></div><div><br></div><div>The deadline to apply is May 29, 2020. </div> | | | |
| Mental Health Supports | http://nss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/546 | Mental Health Supports | <p></p><p> </p><table class="ms-rteTable-default" width="100%" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:20%;">Organization</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:20%;">Service</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:20%;">Method</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:20%;">Time/Date</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:20%;">Contact </td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">New Path </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">"Walk-in Clinic"</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Phone only</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">By appointment</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">705-725-7656 or 1-866-566-7656</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">New Path – On going clients</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">On-going counselling</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Phone, call counsellor to schedule next appointment</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Monday to Friday</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">If you do not know your counsellors number, call 705-725-7656 or email <a href="mailto:info@newpath.ca">info@newpath.ca</a> </td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>CMHA Simcoe County</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>CMHA Simcoe County </p><p> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>Mental health and addictions counselling</p><p> </p><p>Telephone Counselling</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>Secured email, voice, text, and or ONT/Virtual option</p><p> </p><p>Free Supportive Telephone Counselling</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>By appointment</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Monday-Friday </p><p>8:30am-4:30pm</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>(705) 726-5033</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>1-866-345-0183</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">CMHA Simcoe County</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Early Psychosis Program</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Continues in person</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Monday to Friday 8AM to 5PM</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">(705) 726-5033</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Kids Help Phone</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Counselling</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Phone, chat or text</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">24hours/7days</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">1-800-668-6868 or kidshelpphone.ca</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Mental Health Crisis Line</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Immediate support</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Phone</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">24hours/7days</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">1-888-893-8333</td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">School MHAN (Email sent to Vince, waiting confirmation)</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Greater Good Science Centre</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Information: Supporting education and well-being during COVID-19</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Online written resources</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><a href="https://ggie.berkeley.edu/supporting-learning-and-well-being-during-the-coronavirus-crisis">https://ggie.berkeley.edu/supporting-learning-and-well-being-during-the-coronavirus-crisis</a> </td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Frontline Resilience</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Information Guide: Coping during COVID-19 for frontline staff in their families</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Online written resources</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><a href="https://www.frontlineresilience.ca/covid-19-resources/">https://www.frontlineresilience.ca/covid-19-resources/</a></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">National Association of School Psychologists</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Parent Resource: Talking to children about COVID-19</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Online written resource for parents</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-%28coronavirus%29-a-parent-resource">https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource</a> </p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">New Harbinger PDF</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Free e-Book by Russ Harris for Facing COVID-19</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Free ebook</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p> </p><p><a href="https://newharbinger.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf4dd43c2180e916479d78df7&id=ae90594126&e=986d949094"><strong>FACE COVID</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>Click and Ctrl to follow link pasted above</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Centre for Addiction and Mental Health</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>Information sheets re: COVID-19:</p><p>1.Talking to Kids</p><p>2.Challenging Worries (CBT)</p><p>3.Dealing with Problems</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>Website (camh.ca) PDF Information sheets</p><p> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/camh_covid19_infosheet-talking_to_kids-pdf.pdf">https://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/camh_covid19_infosheet-talking_to_kids-pdf.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/camh_covid19_infosheet-challenge_worries-pdf.pdf">http://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/camh_covid19_infosheet-challenge_worri</a></p><p><a href="http://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/camh_covid19_infosheet-challenge_worries-pdf.pdf">es-pdf.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/camh_covid19_infosheet-dealing_with_problems-pdf.pdf">http://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/camh_covid19_infosheet-dealing_with_problems-pdf.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19">https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19</a></p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>Youth Haven Outreach Crisis worker South Simcoe- France Young</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>Crisis counselling, housing and financial support (ie. Ontario Works). Currently finding housing is not an option. Shelters have closed to new clients and landlords have taken properties off the market</p><p> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">phone, text, video call (virtual counselling if prearranged)</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">9 am to 4pm</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>cell: 705 229 8700 (for support from France Young in South Simcoe - Innisfil, Bradford, Alliston area)</p><p>The shelter in Barrie has 24/7 staff that can be reached at 705 739 7616</p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">211 Ontario</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Information and Referral for Human Services</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Call, email or live chat</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>24/7</p><p>Available in multiple languages</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><a href="https://211ontario.ca/">https://211ontario.ca/</a></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Chigamik</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>Mental Health and</p><p>Addiction Counselling</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">All one-on-one mental health counselling appointments will be conducted via phone or video conferencing.</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>Monday to Friday</p><p>(see website for hours)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p><a href="https://www.chigamik.ca/news-media/articles/covid-19-notice-of-chigamik-programs-and-services/">https://www.chigamik.ca/news-media/articles/covid-19-notice-of-chigamik-programs-and-services/</a></p><p> </p><p><strong>705.527.4154 x206</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Mental Health services and variety of resources</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Currently social media platforms but they are working on other means of connection with you, ie. zoom</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>It was typically Monday to Friday</p><p>2-4pm. Contact</p><p>Shauna Brady, Site Lead</p><p><a href="mailto:nsywh@waypointcentre.ca">nsywh@waypointcentre.ca</a>\ for more details</p><p> </p><p> </p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p><a href="https://youthhubs.ca/en/sites/north-simcoe/">h</a><a href="https://youthhubs.ca/en/sites/north-simcoe/">ttps://youthhubs.ca/en/sites/north-simcoe/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/NorthSimcoeYouthWellnessHub/">https://www.facebook.com/NorthSimcoeYouthWellnessHub/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBmZNcU2XJ8">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBmZNcU2XJ8</a> </p><p>(705) 549-3181 x2455 </p><p>(705)-427-5639.</p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>Matthews House Hospice</p><ul><li>Eryn Manchanda</li></ul></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Grief counselling </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">facetime, text, email, phone, what's app video etc.</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">flexible - available weekends etc.</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>C: 705 434 7417</p><p>P:705.435.7218 </p><p>available to all areas of the county not serviced by another Hospice support such as Collingwood, Barrie, Innisfil, Bradford. ie. excludes Orillia area and Midland ( she said they have access to another hospice service)</p><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">Resource list/links for parents (mostly for elementary age but also some good links for secondary students as well)</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p> </p><p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nmN1Hph7ipdh7yn3du0CjgAZJSTyXt3WZrc1uCP1G8c/edit?usp=sharing">support parents and children during these difficult times</a></p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default">MOBYSS - supporting South Simcoe</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">mental, physical, sexual health supports</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">remote support, will speak to individual to determine best way to communicate</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> </td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>visit <a href="http://www.mobyss.ca/">www.mobyss.ca</a> scroll all the way to the bottom and use the "Save Your Spot" feature to book an appointment with a counsellor</p><p>or call 289 879 2376</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p>York CMHA</p><ul><li>Serving South Simcoe<br><br>(their catchment <a href="http://www.centrallhin.on.ca/aboutus/sub-regions/streetlevelboundaries.aspx">http://www.centrallhin.on.ca/aboutus/sub-regions/streetlevelboundaries.aspx</a>) </li></ul></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"> free individual counselling for all ages</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">telephone</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">830 to 430</td><td class="ms-rteTable-default">call 1-866-345-0183</td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong> </strong></p> | | | |
| Daily Annoucements March 13, 2020 | http://nss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/540 | Daily Annoucements March 13, 2020 | <p>Atten Triton Grads! The May Court Club of Barrie is pleased to offer again this year Student<strong> Scholarships</strong> <strong>for</strong> students who are graduating from Barrie Secondary Schools and continuing their post-secondary education. There are ten $2000 scholarships available to deserving students in the Barrie area. To be awarded the student must have demonstrated a combination of academic merit, involvement in school and community activities and demonstrate the need for financial support. TO be considered please apply by April 30 at <a href="http://www.barriemaycourtclub.ca/"><strong><em>www.barriemaycourtclub.ca</em></strong></a><em><strong>. Interviews to be conducted May 6 and 7th. </strong></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Attn Tritons aged 15 to 18! Opportunity for YOU! Your chance to get involved in a program that aims to develop a cadre of young adults throughout the Americas who have a strong sense of civic responsibility, a commitment to their communities, an awareness of current and global issues, and strong interpersonal leadership skills. This year the program will begin on July 13. Students will travel to Ottawa, Ontario; Brattleboro, Vermont; Kansas City, Missouri; and Washington, D.C. The program concludes on August 2. Come to Guidance for more info and application details. Apply at <a href="http://www.youthambassadorsprogram.org/">www.YOUTHAMBASSADORSPROGRAM.ORG</a> <br></p> | | | |
| Daily Annoucements March 12, 2020 | http://nss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/539 | Daily Annoucements March 12, 2020 | <p>A reminder to homeroom teachers to check their mailboxes this morning for Progress Reports to be distributed in period 1 today.</p><p> </p><p>Join us today at 11:00 in room 214 for an important Equity and Global Action Club meeting. We will be discussing Nantyr's first International Food Night, organizing a Multi-Faith, Meditation and Prayer Space, and We Bake for Change. Lots of opportunities to make a positive change in your school, community and around the world!</p><p> </p><p>Attention tritons prom is May 8. You must purchase a student card before March 25 for $15.00 online. Visit our school's website and click on pay fees to set up an account on school cash online. Stayed tuned for prom ticket sale info. Any students attending prom require a student card to attend.</p><p> </p><p>Are you in Grade 12 and graduating? Still making decisions about next year? Consider After Grad! It is a day-long event on April 22, 2020 for Grade 12 students who do <strong><em>not</em></strong> have a post-secondary plan for either work or education and takes place at Georgian College. This day has been designed to showcase potential work and educational opportunities. There are 5 workshops featuring manufacturing through Honda, hospitality and tourism through Deerhurst Resort, and skilled trades in Simcoe County. This event is FREE! Transportation and lunch is provided! If you are interested, please go see Mr. Rietkoetter in Guidance.</p><p> </p><p>An OYAP Apprenticeship Info Session is being held on March 24th - right after March Break. This session is especially important for Grade 10 and 11 students. Stop by the Co-op office room 234 to pick up an invitation or for more information. </p><p> </p><p>Attention all baseball players. The meeting will take place at the beginning of lunch in the gym on Friday. Not today. Quick meeting Friday in the gym. </p><p> </p><p>To all GSA members, our meeting on Friday has been postponed until after March Break. See you all then.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Are you looking for a place to hang out at lunch? Are you interested in meeting new people? Come to the International Club Thursdays at lunch. Today we will be meeting in room 106 and making cookies. Everyone is welcome! </strong></p> | | | |
| Daily Annoucements March 11, 2020 | http://nss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/538 | Daily Annoucements March 11, 2020 | <p>Join us this Thursday March 12th for an important Equity Meeting - new members are always welcome. On the agenda, International Food Night, Multi-Faith Prayer Space, We Bake for Change. See you at 11:00 in room 214.</p><p> </p><p>Do you connect deeply with your culture? Do want to share knowledge, foods, traditions and music with other Nantyr students? Join us this Thursday March 12th to see what we're up to!! </p><p> </p><p>Attention tritons prom is May 8. You must purchase a student card before March 25 for $15.00 online. Visit our school's website and click on pay fees to set up an account on school cash online. Stayed tuned for prom ticket sale info. Any students attending prom require a student card to attend.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Attention all baseball players. If you're interested in playing baseball this year, come to the gym for a five-minute meeting at the beginning of lunch on Thursday. <br></p> | | | |
| Daily Annoucements March 10, 2020 | http://nss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/537 | Daily Annoucements March 10, 2020 | <p>Grad photo retake day is March 11, 2020 you must book your appointment online at bookmygrad.ca and use our school code NAN. </p><p> </p><p>Attention tritons prom is May 8. You must purchase a student card before March 25 for $15.00 online. Visit our school's website and click on pay fees to set up an account on school cash online. Stayed tuned for prom ticket sale info. Any students attending prom require a student card to attend.</p><p> </p><p>Attention Graduating Female Tritons! This is for you, a new scholarship opportunity for those females planning to go to a Canadian University or College. This female student must have experience with leadership and community service and have a financial need. Applications are due May 1 202, please visit <a href="http://www.cfuwbarrie.ca/">www.cfuwbarrie.ca</a>. If you need more info, come to guidance!</p><p> </p><p>Atten Triton Grads! The May Court Club of Barrie is pleased to offer again this year Student<strong> Scholarships</strong> <strong>for</strong> students who are graduating from Barrie Secondary Schools and continuing their post-secondary education. There are ten $2000 scholarships available to deserving students in the Barrie area. To be awarded the student must have demonstrated a combination of academic merit, involvement in school and community activities and demonstrate the need for financial support. TO be considered please apply by April 30 at <a href="http://www.barriemaycourtclub.ca/"><strong><em>www.barriemaycourtclub.ca</em></strong></a><em><strong>. Interviews to be conducted May 6 and 7th. </strong></em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Attn Tritons aged 15 to 18! Opportunity for YOU! Your chance to get involved in a program that aims to develop a cadre of young adults throughout the Americas who have a strong sense of civic responsibility, a commitment to their communities, an awareness of current and global issues, and strong interpersonal leadership skills. This year the program will begin on July 13. Students will travel to Ottawa, Ontario; Brattleboro, Vermont; Kansas City, Missouri; and Washington, D.C. The program concludes on August 2. Come to Guidance for more info and application details. Apply at <a href="http://www.youthambassadorsprogram.org/">www.YOUTHAMBASSADORSPROGRAM.ORG</a> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Do you connect deeply with your culture? Do want to share knowledge, foods, traditions and music with other Nantyr students? Join us this Thursday March 12th to see what we're up to!! </p><p> </p><p>Join us this Thursday March 12th for an important Equity Meeting - new members are always welcome. On the agenda, International Food Night, Multi-Faith Prayer Space, We Bake for Change. See you at 11:00 in room 214.</p><p> </p><p>There will be a quick prom meeting today in the library. </p><p> </p><p>A backpack was left on bus 122 this morning it is in the main office.<br></p> | | | |
| Daily Annoucements March 9, 2020 | http://nss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/535 | Daily Annoucements March 9, 2020 | <p>Grad photo retake day is March 11, 2020 you must book your appointment online at bookmygrad.ca and use our school code NAN. </p><p> </p><p>Join us this Thursday March 12th for an important Equity Meeting - new members are always welcome. On the agenda, International Food Night, Multi-Faith Prayer Space, We Bake for Change. See you at 11:00 in room 214.</p><p> </p><p>Do you connect deeply with your culture? Do want to share knowledge, foods, traditions and music with other Nantyr students? Join us this Thursday March 12th to see what we're up to!! </p><p> </p><p>Attention all Grade 12 Graduate Students. Your Big Group Photo for the School Yearbook will take place this Thursday at the beginning of lunch in the gym. More information will follow throughout the week.<br></p> | | | |
| Daily Annoucements March 6, 2020 | http://nss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/534 | Daily Annoucements March 6, 2020 | <p>Grad photo retake day is March 11, 2020 you must book your appointment online at bookmygrad.ca and use our school code NAN. </p><p> </p><p>Are you in grade 11 or 12? Looking for a part-time job? Interested in the pharmaceutical discipline? Alcona Shoppers is looking for 2 pharmacy assistants. The job would require you to assist with the technical functions of dispensing prescriptions, assist in appropriate delivery of pharmacy services and participate in the maintenance and operations of the Pharmacy. Duties may include inventory management, customer service, front shop merchandising, administration, and prescription workflow</p><p>If you are interested please contact Shoppers at 705 436 2874, or email <a href="mailto:asdm668@shoppersdrugmart.ca">asdm668@shoppersdrugmart.ca</a>. If you have any more questions, please come to Guidance.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Attention Graduating Female Tritons! This is for you, a new scholarship opportunity for those females planning to go to a Canadian University or College. This female student must have experience with leadership and community service and have a financial need. Applications are due May 1 202, please visit <a href="http://www.cfuwbarrie.ca/">www.cfuwbarrie.ca</a>. If you need more info, come to guidance!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Today is the last chance for anyone who wants to join Nantyr's Model UN team. Please attend today's meeting at the start of lunch in the green screen room. We need at least 10 people to show up if we are going to have a team this year. Hope to see you there.<br></p> | | | |