Final Reminder to Select Between In-Person and Virtual Learning

Posted On Friday January 21, 2022

Elementary families who would like to switch to/from DDSB@Home and in-person learning must do so through the Parent Portal. If you are satisfied with your current selection, you do not need to do anything further. Your child will remain in their current mode of learning.

The deadline to change your selection is Friday, January 21, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. This decision is considered final for the rest of the school year. If you have decided to switch learning preferences, we are anticipating transfers to take place during the week of February 14. In the meantime, if your decision is to move from in-person to DDSB@Home, your child will be able to participate in Temporary Broadcast Learning.

Please note: Depending on the number of transfer requests, there may be an impact on staffing, and this could result in some classes getting new teachers.

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or need help accessing the Parent Portal, please review the Parent Portal FAQ or reach out to your school office staff for assistance.

Accessing Temporary Broadcast Learning:

In-person elementary schools sent information to families on Tuesday, January 18 with information about how to participate in Temporary Broadcast Learning. If you did not receive the link, please contact your school directly. Please note that this Temporary Broadcast Learning opportunity will only be available until the transition to DDSB@Home occurs during the week of February 14.

Durham Region COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Update:

PA Day – Friday January 21

This Friday, January 21st is a PA Day for some of our school boards. There are additional vaccine appointments available for kids 5 – 11 years old to obtain their COVID-19 vaccine at community immunization clinics including Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa. For details about all clinic locations, dates and times, please visit durham.ca/covidvaccines

Kids Special Event Day

A fun and exciting special event day is being planned on Friday, January 21, 2022, at the Oshawa community immunization clinic. Join the excitement and book an appointment for your 5 – 11-year-old child to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Book an appointment today at durham.ca/vaccineappointment 

Community Immunization Clinics

If you are looking for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for your 5 – 11-year-old child, many appointments are available at our community immunization clinics during the month of January. To book, visit durham.ca/vaccineappointment 

Clinics in Area High Schools

The Health Department will be hosting COVID-19 immunization clinics for children 5 – 11 years old at area high schools at the end of January and beginning of February. These clinics are by appointment and can be booked at durham.ca/vaccineappointment.

The dates and locations of the clinics are as follows:

Sunday, January 23: 

Ajax High School, Ajax - 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Dunbarton High School, Pickering - 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 30:

École Secondaire Catholique Saint-Charles-Garnier, Whitby - 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

G.L. Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute, Oshawa - 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School, Bowmanville - 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 6:

Uxbridge Secondary School, Uxbridge - 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Brock High School, Cannington - 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Port Perry High School, Port Perry - 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Walk-ins permitted from 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

We thank you for your continued patience and understanding through this challenging time.