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Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021

Dear Parents and Guardians,

This message is to inform you of the Government of Ontario’s .

This afternoon, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced that the March Break, scheduled for March 15-19, 2021 has been deferred until the week of April 12-16, 2021.

The Ministry decision was made in consultation with public health experts in an effort to reduce travel and gatherings and help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Near North District School Board

Feb. 3, 2021

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Education Minister Stephen Lecce more schools are set to resume in-class learning.

Beginning Feb. 8, MacTier Public School will resume in-class learning, which means all Near North District School Board (������ýapp) schools will now be open for in-class learning.

Please continue to monitor ������ýapp’s website nearnorthschools.ca for updates and follow our Facebook and Twitter accounts. We will continue to share accurate and timely information, Ministry correspondence, and resources with you as they become available. As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s school.

Additional resource material, including learning, mental health, and supports, can also be found on our website.

Stay well.

Sincerely,

Craig Myles

Director of Education

Feb. 3, 2021

Dear Parents and Guardians,

This letter is to inform you about a change to the process this year regarding students’ immunization records.

Typically, families are notified of out-dated mandatory immunizations and given a timeframe in which to receive the immunization, or update records with the health unit. At the end of that timeframe, the board receives notice from the health unit regarding which students are to be placed on suspension under the Immunization of School Pupils Act.

This year, the medical officer of health for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, Dr. Jim Chirico, has lifted the suspension component. No suspension letters will be issued this year to those who have not provided updated records. This decision was based on a number of factors, including students who are learning remotely, doctor availability, and logistical concerns caused by the pandemic.

The same process is in place in the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, which affects students attending MacTier Public School.

Families are still responsible for immunizing their children. When immunizations are given, parents and guardians should ensure the information is faxed from their doctor’s office to the health unit, so the student’s record is updated.

Please note, this is a temporary measure only that affects the deadline of updating information, not the necessity of immunization. For the school year 2021-2022 families will have to update their records.

More information about vaccination programs can be found .

Sincerely,

Near North District School Board

Feb. 2, 2021

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Beginning Feb. 10, all secondary students (Grade 9-12) will be required to confirm that they have completed a COVID-19 self-screening as part of the attendance process. A link has been placed on all our secondary school websites and on our Near North DSB website. Secondary school students will access this to complete their self-screening.

If students do not pass the COVID-19 self-screening they should remain at home. Homeroom teachers will confirm with students that their self-screening has been completed.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Near North District School Board

• 194 mandatory instructional days;
• Maximum of seven (7) Professional Activity Days (PA Days);
• Maximum of ten (10) examination days (for secondary schools).

Jan. 21, 2021

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The purpose of this letter is to provide you with additional information with regards to the Ontario government’s Jan. 20 announcement.

Several school boards will be welcoming students back to in-class learning on Jan. 25. There is no change for Near North District School Board (������ýapp) schools.

As per health unit jurisdictions, MacTier Public School will remain closed and students will continue learning virtually until Feb. 10. All other ������ýapp schools continue to be open for in-person learning.

Please continue to monitor ������ýapp’s website nearnorthschools.ca for updates and follow our Facebook and Twitter accounts. We will continue to share accurate and timely information, Ministry correspondence, and resources with you as they become available. As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s school.

Additional resource material, including learning, mental health, and supports, can also be found on our website.

Stay well.

Sincerely,

Craig Myles

Director of Education

January 15, 2021

Dear Parents and Guardians,

������ýapp wants to send a friendly reminder to everyone in our school communities about COVID-19 guidelines to be followed while under .

Guidelines for expectations while on ������ýapp property can be found here.

While off school property, outside of instructional hours, provincial  are in place.

Of significance to our staff and students is the requirement to wear masks and that up to five people may gather outdoors if physical distancing of two metres can be maintained.

Thank you.

Near North District School Board