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York Region District School Board

Department Newsletters

Looking for the latest news, tips and resources from some of our Board departments or committees? See their latest newsletters to learn more. 

On this page, you'll find newsletters about:

  • Centre for Black Student Excellence

  • Math and Math Problems of the Month

  • Mental Health

  • Parent, Family and Community Engagement

  • "The Special Edition" Exceptional Learning Strengths and Needs Newsletter

  • Pathways

 

Diaspora News

Read the monthly newsletter from the Centre for Black Student Excellence for events, updates, resources and more. 

 

Mathematics

Check out our monthly math newsletter for tips, resources and more to support math learning. 

  • January 2024 - Math Puzzles

    Online Puzzles

    Games and puzzles are a great way of practicing math skills while having fun.  Playing games and doing puzzles support computational fluency, strategy development, and making connections between mathematical concepts.

    Puzzles give meaningful and enjoyable problem solving opportunities to learn math while having fun.  They can be played individually or collaboratively with a friend or family member, and at home or on the go.

    Math Newsletter

 

Math Problems

Here is the current math problem of the month as well as the previous month's problem with a solution and extension question.

  • Problem of the Month - January 2024

    In how many ways can 15 identical red blocks be put into four piles so that each pile has at least one block and no two piles have the same number of blocks? 

    (The order of the piles does not matter).

    Solution(s) will be posted at the end of the month.

    Math Problems

 

Mental Health

Read our monthly newsletter for timely tips, resources and more. 

 

 

Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee Newsletter 

Visit the PEAC webpage to learn more. 

 

Pathways' Newsletter - JumpStart

Explore your options, get inspired, build your pathway! Visit Pathways Programs to learn more. 

 

Special Edition Newsletter

A newsletter to support those in York Region who work with students with exceptional learning strengths & needs.