Communications

Parents are encouraged to contact teachers if they have any questions or concerns about their child`s academic or social needs at school.  Please call or send in a note to arrange a mutual convenient time to discuss your concerns.

The TDSB has a `Standards and Practices for Parent Involvement in Schools` policy which may be viewed at the TDSB website www.tdsb.on.ca.  Follow the parent link to view this policy. A copy of the Parent Concern Protocol is also available in the School Office.

In an effort to reduce the amount of paper going home, all parents/guardians will receive the regular School issued publications including “The Northlea News” and the “What’s Happening” via email.  Email lists will be compiled at the beginning of the year by the class parents from the information you complete on the Permission to Contact Form. If email is unavailable, a hard copy will be sent home with the youngest child in each family.  Hard copies are always available in the Office. Northlea EMS and H&S/Council strive to have all distributed school information available on the website as well.

Northlea Home & School Website	Northlea Home & School maintains a website at www.northleaschool.ca offering useful information to our parent community. Check it out frequently for updates and information.
What’s Happening	The “What’s Happening”is a week-at-a-glance communication.It contains a calendar of events for the upcoming week.  It is sometimes the only communication of some activities so parents are encouraged to read it so they don’t miss anything.The What’s Happening will be issued every Friday.
The Northlea News	“The Northlea News” is the monthly school newsletter.It provides families with more detailed information regarding specific school happenings, activities and excursions.  Often it includes updates from joint staff-parent committees and the Home & School Council.  It will hopefully provide an opportunity to dialogue with your child about school and/or give you an opportunity to stay informed.The Northlea News will be issued on the last Friday of the month.
Northlea Profile	The Northlea Profile is a brief overview of our school.  It includes a summary of what sets Northlea apart from other schools and highlights parent and community engagement.The Northlea Profile is available in hardcopy in the Office and on-line through the TDSB website.  The school profile is updated annually.
TDSB Website	The Toronto District School Board website is www.tdsb.on.ca.