Image from: https://images.glaciermedia.ca/polopoly_fs/1.23791021.1555241809!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_804/0414-johnson.jpg COVID-19 is still on the rise in Canada with a total active case of 20,548 as of the time this was written. Students in Ontario will continue to stay at home while school boards adjust to these changes. Not much happened this week, but we’ll continue to give you weekly updates, even for the small things.
April 6th 2020 YRDSB sends out a reminder saying distance learning will begin today. https://twitter.com/YRDSB/status/1247139643398787072?s=20 Registration for Summer School through MyPathwayPlanner will be open on April 20th, 2020. https://twitter.com/YRDSB/status/1247153477165428736?s=20 April 9th 2020 Mid-term marks are only required for graduating students. http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/Repository/NewsEvents/Pages/BoardNews/Coronavirus.aspx April 14th 2020 Doug Ford announces schools will be closed passed May 4th. https://www.cp24.com/news/premier-ford-says-students-will-not-be-returning-to-the-classroom-on-may-4-1.4895814 April 17th 2020 All grade 8 and grade 12 graduations and proms for the 2019-2020 year have been postponed. http://www.yrdsb.ca/Newsroom/Pages/Events/York-Region-District-School-Board-Postpones-All-Graduations-and-Cancels-All-Proms-for-2019-20-School-Year-Due-to-COVID-19.aspx Ontario’s Medical Chief Officer has not indicated any likelihood of opening schools before the end of June. https://twitter.com/Travisdhanraj/status/1251197891944886273 At Voice of Vaughan, we’ll be giving you weekly updates on how COVID-19 is impacting people globally, how you can stay entertained during self-isolation, and how the virus is impacting Canadian and Ontario schools. Be sure to check back every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for new updates. *Take the advice from the experts and stay home, especially if you’ve recently returned from vacation. Also, don't forget to wash your hands and practice social distancing. It’s the best way to prevent the spread of the disease. Stay safe and stay tuned for more updates! RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE York Region District School Board Website - http://www.yrdsb.ca/Pages/default.aspx Premier of Ontario YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/premierofontario/videos York Region District School Board Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/YRDSBMedia/videos Education Ontario Twitter (Ontario Education Updates) - https://twitter.com/ONeducation York Region District School Board Twitter (Board Updates) - https://twitter.com/YRDSB Doug Ford Twitter (Provincial Updates) - https://twitter.com/fordnation Justin Trudeau Twitter (National Updates) - https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau
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