Ventura Park PS BLOG

Our official school approved web store for Ventura Park Public School spirit wear is up and running again!

To view and order the Merchandise visit https://www.schoolwear.ca/VPS/

Order your gear online and have the order shipped directly to your home at a flat rate of $10.99, or you can select curbside pickup at our Marchant’s office location – 849 Progress Avenue, Toronto, ON, M1H 2X4.

We are excited about the new options for Ventura Park Public School gear wear which students and parents can wear with pride!

* SchoolWear.ca is the School Spirit Wear Division of Marchant’s School Sport ltd. Click here for Ordering Guidelines.

Please see the following message taken from words shared by our Director of Education, Louise Sirisko, regarding this week’s verdict in Minneapolis.

Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges against him for the murder of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man who died in police custody last May. While many have expressed feelings of relief at seeing Chauvin held accountable for his actions, it is important that we recognize the deep, profound and painful effect anti-Black racism has and that many individuals in our community may be experiencing a range of emotions at this time. It is also important that we acknowledge the toll that anti-racism work can take and that we provide space and support to the members of our York Region District School Board family and community. 

While this incident took place in the United States, the reality is that anti-Black racism continues to cause harm in Canada and in our own schools. This is not acceptable, and we will continue to stand together against anti-Black racism and all forms of hate and oppression. It is important to support our staff, students and families during this painful time. Please see the list below for supports that can be accessed by Black students and families in our community.

List of Culturally Responsive Mental Health Services for Students and Families

1) TAIBU Community Health Centre
Taibu provides intersectional, equity-based and culturally affirming practices for YRDSB students who self-identify as Black.

• Clinic: 416-644-3536
• http://taibuchc.ca/en/
• Individual Therapeutic Counselling for individuals and parents/families/caregivers. Referrals for individual counseling can be made via your school’s Social Worker or Psychology Services Professional.

2) Black Youth Helpline 

• Call 416-285-9944
• Toll Free 1-833-294-8650
• https://blackyouth.ca/contact-us/

3) Harriet’s Youth Support Line

• 24-hour emergency / crisis response line: 1-877-695-2673
• Text messaging available for young people who do not feel like speaking to someone, but are still in need of help

Best regards,
Greg Farrell & Melanie Chamberland

Dear Families,

Please note that attendance will be taken as usual and students that are not in class will be marked absent. If your child is not participating in class, has to leave early or will arrive late to class please make sure you enter it on Edsby.

If you are having technical issues logging into Google Classroom, please try to trouble shoot the issue with your child’s homeroom teacher first. Otherwise, you can fill out the following Google Form for technical support.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeewty96mQvR24S121k0HKLzLRk2QpJ-UnRzmnkNlD-H4nV8w/viewform

Please note that the best way to communicate with teachers is via Edsby. If you need to reach out to the Office Staff or Administrators please email ventura.park.ps@yrdsb.ca

We wish you all safe week,
VPPS Team

Our official school approved web store for Ventura Park Public School spirit wear is up and running again!

To view and order the Merchandise visit https://www.schoolwear.ca/VPS/

Order your gear online and have the order shipped directly to your home at a flat rate of $10.99, or you can select curbside pickup at our Marchant’s office location – 849 Progress Avenue, Toronto, ON, M1H 2X4.

We are excited about the new options for Ventura Park Public School gear wear which students and parents can wear with pride!

* SchoolWear.ca is the School Spirit Wear Division of Marchant’s School Sport ltd. Click here for Ordering Guidelines.

Dear Families,

Thank you for your cooperation in these challenging times. At this time, we are not able to:

1) Distribute technology to students;

2) Have parents come to the school to collect items.

As you know, we are following all directives from York Region Public Health related to health and safety. We are grateful for our ongoing partnership and will keep you informed as the situation evolves.

Thank you,

Greg Farrell
Principal 

Melanie Chamberland
Vice-Principal