October 30 - Bulldog Newsletter

Attention grade 12 students: Grad photos are starting this coming week!  Edge Imaging will be here to take grad photos beginning Monday, November 2.

Book your appointment now on www.bookmygrad.ca.  Our school code is: BOK

Sign up early to get the time that works best for you.  Times are filling up fast.  

If you are planning on graduating this year and still have not paid your graduation fee (this is separate from the Grad Photo fee), please do so as soon as possible through school cash online.   If you don’t plan on attending, please see Mrs. Mask in the main office.

Youth ages 12-15 are invited to attend Youth Day at the Community Safety Village on Saturday, November 7. Topics will include Forensics, Human Rights and Mental Health. A pizza lunch will be provided. 

Please see below a message from York Region Public Health:

Hello families,

Respiratory virus season is here, and there are simple steps you can take to help protect yourself, your children, and those around you. Taking a layered approach can help reduce the spread of illness and support healthier schools, child care settings, and communities.

York Region Public Health is offering COVID-19 and influenza vaccine appointments until November 6, 2026 for everyone aged 6 months and older. Appointments can be booked online at //York.ca/VirusSeason.

There is no single way to prevent illness, so consider layering these measures for added protection:

1. Stay up to date with recommended vaccinations
2. Wash your hands regularly
3. Cover coughs and sneezes
4. Stay home when feeling sick
5. Consider wearing a mask in crowded indoor settings

 To learn more about respiratory virus season, vaccine eligibility, and clinic locations, visit //York.ca/VirusSeason.

Thank you for helping to keep our schools, childcare centres, and communities healthy this season.

Sincerely,

York Region Public Health

Families, parents, and caregivers, please join us for our monthly virtual meeting, where families with Black children come together to learn about resources and upcoming programs for Black students in both elementary and secondary schools. Please visit the board calendar for the event and registration details.

When: Monday November 2, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Where: Virtual meeting. Link to follow.

Please register ASAP.

This Wednesday Grade 9 students will not be attending classes in school but will be experiencing the workplace for the day!  All other grades will have classes according to their regular schedule.  

Take Our Kids to Work (TOKW) Day is a national initiative designed to provide Grade 9 students with invaluable insights into the world of work. It aims to assist students in considering future career paths by offering them the opportunity to observe a work environment for one day.

On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Grade 9 students will have the opportunity to spend the day at a workplace of a parent/guardian, relative, friend or volunteer. Alternatively, students can choose career-related activities to explore either at home or within the school environment. It is a day dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of various career options and pathways. The Students Commission of Canada is the organization that supports this program and offers resources for educators and students. The 2026 TOKW Day Theme is Different Perspectives, Shared Direction.

The focus of the November 20, 2026, Professional Activity Day is on special education, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Multilingual Language Learners (MLL), and school improvement planning.