St. Theresa Catholic Elementary School

As you may already be aware, on May 19, 2020 the Minister of Education announced that all publicly funded schools in Ontario will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Please see the information below to learn more about what this decision means for the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board.

Dear Parents— Today, I announced our government’s decision that schools will remain closed until the end of June.

A message to Parents and Guardians: On April 26, 2020, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced that the closure of all publicly-funded schools will be extended until at least May 31, 2020, as part of an effort to keep students, staff and families safe from COVID-19. As we begin our fourth week of learning at home, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our entire NPSC community for their dedication and perseverance over the past weeks. Our staff have truly gone above and beyond to support student learning.

Dear Parents— I sincerely hope that you, your children, and your families are staying safe and healthy during this unprecedented time.

As caring adults in students’ lives, we can help young people by being a steady calming influence, providing developmentally-appropriate and factual information about our local situation, and helping students to feel some level of control. Fostering supportive relationships with caring adults and encouraging children to talk about their feelings can greatly benefit a child who may be feeling distress.

It is with great pleasure that the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) announce the launch of a new website for parents called NPSC Learn@Home. This website was created by NPSC educators to support students and families while we are away from the classroom.

Please be advised that in light of the recommendations made by the provincial government as well as the Chief Medical Officer of Health, effective immediately and until further notice all access to Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board outdoor recreational amenities, including sports fields and outdoor play structures, is strictly prohibited.

Dear Parents, I am writing to you today exactly two weeks since our government declared a State of Emergency in the province. I know this period has not been easy for you or your children, especially as the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak begin to have increasing effects on your day-to-day lives and livelihoods.

Dear Ontario parents, I am writing to you in unprecedented times. The foremost priority of the government is to keep all Ontarians safe, including our students and educators. Working with our partners and all levels of government, we will do whatever it takes to deliver on this imperative.

On Friday, March 20, 2020 the Ministry of Education launched the first phase of a new online portal called Learn at Home that will provide resources for families so students can continue their education while schools are closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. For more information visit the Learn at Home page at www.ontario.ca/page/learn-at-home

We have been made aware the Premier’s Office has announced it will close all publicly funded schools in Ontario for two weeks following March Break, in response to the emergence in Ontario of COVID-19. As a result, all schools in the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board will be closed from March 14 to April 5, 2020. Please visit npsc.ca for details.