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Math Matters

We can all learn math! Students experience mathematical growth through their learning journey with time and practice.

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School Bus Cancellations - February 29

School buses are cancelled in Hearst, Kapuskasing, Smooth Rock Falls, Cochrane, Iroquois Falls, Matheson, Kirkland Lake, Englehart, Temiskaming Shores, Kerns, Elk Lake and Temagami. Schools remain open except Kerns, Elk Lake and Temagami Public Schools.

Pink Shirt Day

Today is Pink Shirt Day. Pink Shirt Day recognizes the power of compassion, empathy and understanding in supporting and connecting with others.

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All School Buses Cancelled in all Areas

All school buses in all areas are cancelled due to weather and road conditions. Schools remain open except Elk Lake Public School, Kerns Public School and Temagami Public School.

$The visual features DSB1\'s logo in the top left corner. The text in the top right corner states February 20, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. In the center of the visual is the outline of a laptop computer. On the screen, it reads, \"Tune in to DSB1\'s meeting of the Board live on Facebook & YouTube\".$

Meeting of the Board

We invite you to virtually attend the upcoming meeting of the Board, which will highlight the February 2024 Strategic Plan Vignette.

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Family Day

Wishing our students, families and staff an enjoyable long weekend!

Our DSB1 schools and Board offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, in celebration of Family Day.

We look forward to welcoming you back to learning on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

$The visual features the title “Make kindness the norm” in a speech bubble. Below, it states Random Acts of Kindness Week. The DSB1 logo is in the bottom left corner. The visual features four sticky notes that have text written on them. The sticky notes state, “You are kind, you are smart, you are enough, you are beautiful.”, “Choose to be kind.”, “Smile.”, and “Give yourself some credit for how far you\'ve come.” A piece of collaborative student artwork reads, “Choose to be kind.”$

Random Acts of Kindness Week

February 11 to 17, 2024, recognizes Random Acts of Kindness Week!

Together, we can collectively show others and ourselves simple but impactful acts of kindness each day.

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National Flag of Canada Day

Each year, February 15 marks the National Flag of Canada Day. On this day, 59 years ago in 1965, the Canadian flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill at 12 p.m. On February 15, the following year, National Flag of Canada was declared.

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Ash Wednesday

We wish all those honouring Ash Wednesday a happy and blessed day!

Have a Heart Day

February 14 is Have a Heart Day. This day recognizes a youth-led reconciliation event that brings together caring Canadians, demonstrating a collective commitment to love and fairness for all First Nations children.

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