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Acknowledgements and Upcoming Events Forest Hill Public School presents: The T.A.S.A.M. Program - Tackling Anxiety and Stress through Arts and Mindfulness on Thursday, March 8th, from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Using a creative arts approach to education, Arts Express has developed The T.A.S.A.M. Program to provide children and their parents with lifelong strategies and techniques to cope with anxiety and stress, helping them effectively eliminate the stigma and discomfort of these issues for years to come. Parents can join us in the evening for a presentation by Child and Youth Counsellor and mental health advocate Jennifer Kay to discuss childhood anxiety, parental intervention and how to help your child create the tools needed for a lifetime of wellness. The topics that will be addressed by this program will include: * Identifying the seriousness of your child's anxiety and stress levels * Tools to use to help alleviate minor everyday anxieties and stress * Kid-friendly approach to developing useful strategies * Leading by example * The importance of exercise * Communicating with your anxious child without frustration * Developing a safe structure within the home environment * Knowing when to seek professional help Please register by cutting and pasting the link below in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKtDs2muK0kfCioI1kEuVHOsypEnC2r94GHgJ_9lV-zKcp3Q/viewform Public Safety Alert Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue area, Street robberies 53 Division 416-808-5300 The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a recent series of street robberies within a one kilometer radius of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue. Since Wednesday, January 17, 2018, there have been 11 reported street robberies. These incidents are mostly swarming-type robberies involving teenagers, in which a group of people approach the victims and demand personal property, including cell phones, clothing and money. In several incidents, an edged weapon was produced during the demands. Toronto Police Service is requesting the public be vigilant in the area. Police are also requesting anyone who is a victim or witness to this this type of incident to contact police. Secondary school students should be reminded to: * travel with at least one other person whenever possible * avoid taking shortcuts through parks and fields * walk in well-lit and well-travelled areas * keep valuables such as cell phones, expensive jewellery, laptops and personal music devices (iPod, M3P players) out of sight as much as possible when in public places * be aware of suspicious behaviour and try to remember what the person or car looked like so it can be reported to school staff, parents or the police if necessary (plate numbers can be written in the dirt or snow if nothing else is available) * be aware and alert; don't be distracted--never text and walk or wear headphones or ear buds to play loud music * keep money hidden * always carry identification. Anyone with information regarding the recent robberies is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com<http://www.222tips.com>, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Student Immunization Update Parents are reminded that they are responsible for updating student immunization records with Toronto Public Health. If you child requires a vaccine or an updated immunization record, you would have already been contacted via post with three information letters from Toronto Public Health (mailed on Nov. 30/17, Feb. 1/18 & Mar. 1/18). Students must submit updated information to Toronto Public Health by Mar. 29/18 or they will face a school suspension until their health records are updated. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Toronto Public Health directly at 416-338-8460. March 12-16 - March break (no classes) March 19 - classes resume Friday March 30 - Monday April 2 - Easter holiday (no classes) Tuesday April 3 - classes resume School Council contact address: schoolcouncil2017.n...@gmail.com<mailto:schoolcouncil2017.n...@gmail.com> William Mack Principal North Toronto Collegiate Institute _______________________________________________ Please do not reply to this e-mail. If you do not wish to receive e-mail from North Toronto, please unsubscribe at https://ntci.on.ca/ntparents-unsub/ To contact the school, 393-9180 or e-mail: northtoro...@tdsb.on.ca ________________________________________________ North Toronto Collegiate Institute 17 Broadway Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M4P 1T7 ________________________________________________ NTparents mailing list: NTparents@ntci.on.ca http://ntci.on.ca/mailman/listinfo/ntparents_ntci.on.ca _______________________________________________
