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Elementary students and secondary students in the seven Northern Ontario public health unit regions will proceed with returning to in-person learning on January 11, 2021.

On ouvre un groupe bambin! Notre centre de la petite enfance au Collège Boréal offre plusieurs places pour vos petits âgés de 18 à 30 mois. Boréal des tout-...petits est une garderie innovatrice. Elle mise sur l’éco-responsabilité et est axée sur la programmation en forêt. Les éducateurs du groupe, Sylvie et Ghislain, sont deux professionnels créatifs. Ce sont aussi des bricoleurs : ils rêvent de créer des espaces musicaux extérieurs avec vos petits! Vous souhaitez faire partie de cette belle aventure? Suivez les étapes ici! https://carrefour.ca//centre-de-la-petite-en/inscriptions/

Licensed Child Care Operators in Greater Sudbury are actively recruiting for various positions within their early years programs including Registered Early Childhood Educators and support staff. Anyone interested in working in a licensed child care setting can contact Operators directly for more information about available positions. Here is a listing of all licensed child care locations in Greater Sudbury. For more information about licensed child care please visit https://...www.greatersudbury.ca//child-/licensed-child-care/ *********************************************************************** Les exploitants de services de garde agréés dans le Grand Sudbury cherchent activement à combler divers postes au sein de leurs programmes pour la petite enfance, y compris des postes d’éducateur de la petite enfance inscrit et d’employé de soutien. Toute personne qui aimerait travailler dans un milieu de garde d’enfants agréé peut communiquer directement avec les exploitants en vue d’obtenir des renseignements additionnels sur les postes disponibles. Voici une liste de toutes les garderies agréées dans le Grand Sudbury. Pour obtenir des renseignements additionnels sur les services de garde agréés, consultez le site https://www.grandsudbury.ca//gar/services-de-garde-agrees/

Get Support for Learners Learn about one-time funding for parents to help offset costs during the 2020-2021 school year. Find out if you are eligible and how to apply. https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-support-learners... Bénéficiez du Soutien aux apprenants Renseignez-vous sur l’aide financière ponctuelle offerte aux parents afin de les aider à couvrir une partie des coûts engagés durant l’année scolaire 2020-2021. Voyez les critères d’admissibilité et la marche à suivre pour faire une demande. https://www.ontario.ca//beneficiez-du-soutien-aux-apprenan

[SEE UPDATED POST WITH NEW LINK FOR PARADE] Thank you everyone who tuned in to the Virtual Santa Claus Parade! Thank you to Eastlink and Sudbury Santa Claus Par...ade for teaming up with us! But especially thank you to all of the wonderful participants! Your floats are what made this all possible! We love to see our community be creative! Happy Holidays everyone! https://www.youtube.com/watch

Phoenix Early Learning Centre has licenced child care spaces available for families with children from toddler to preschool age (not in school) at our central location of 264 MacKenzie Street in Sudbury. Availabilities are immediate, and they can accommodate children full-time or part-time based on your individual needs, full fee or subsidized. Information is available on their website www.phoenixearlylearning.weebly.com or you can call 705-222-2419. They are looking forward ...to welcoming you to their new facility and to your new family! Le Phoenix Early Learning Centre dispose de places vacantes en garderie agréée pour les familles ayant des bambins ou des enfants d’âge préscolaire (qui ne fréquentent par l’école) à leur emplacement central au 264, rue MacKenzie, à Sudbury. Les places sont disponibles immédiatement. La garderie peut accueillir des enfants à temps plein et à temps partiel, en fonction des besoins individuels, à plein tarif ou à tarif subventionné. Pour obtenir des renseignements, consultez son site Web au www.phoenixearlylearning.weebly.com ou composez le 705 222-2419. Cette garderie a bien hâte de vous accueillir dans sa nouvelle installation et au sein de votre nouvelle famille!

Shout-out to the team at Carrefour francophone Trésor des tout-petits for all your hard work and dedication.

We are so grateful to the team at Our Children Our Future Nos enfants notre avenir Jean-Paul II for Rising Up!

Recognizing the power and passion of the team at Larch Street Kids Princess Anne site.

Thanks to the team at Better Beginnings Better Futures EarlyON Donovan for Rising Up!

Shout-out to the team at Better Beginnings Better Futures Better B Kids site, your passion and performance is celebrated today.

Are you on the City of Greater Sudbury’s Child Care Registry for licensed child care in Sudbury? We realize a lot has changed since March, and these changes may include your child care needs. If your child care needs have changed or you no longer need care at all, please sign onto the registry and update your profile. This will ensure you are on the right lists and will help child care centres to quickly find the families who need their services.... To access the registry, click here: https://www.greatersudbury.ca//child-/child-care-registry/

Check out this FREE homebound service from Greater Sudbury Public Library!

We are so grateful to the team at Carrefour francophone Découverte des tout-petits for Rising Up!

The Greater Sudbury Public Library will complete its phased reopening of all 13 locations beginning Monday, October 19. Libraries in Azilda and Copper Cliff wi...ll open from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays, and from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Levack/Onaping and Coniston public libraries will open from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. https://bit.ly/36L1yIb La Bibliothèque publique du Grand Sudbury achèvera la réouverture progressive de ses 13 succursales le 19 octobre. Les bibliothèques publiques d’Azilda et de Copper Cliff seront ouvertes de 9 h à midi les lundis et de 16 h à 19 h les mercredis. Les bibliothèques publiques de Levack-Onaping et de Coniston seront ouvertes de 9 h à midi les mardis et de 16 h à 19 h les jeudis. https://bit.ly/3lmsQZt

Compass is hiring! Take a look at their website for current employment opportunities which include a Resource Worker in Little Current! https://compassne.ca/careers-at-compass/

Thanks to the team at Better Beginnings Better Futures Preteen Recreational Afterschool Program for Rising Up!

Here are some great tips for packing a health lunch for your little ones returning to school!

October 4-10 is First Nations Public Library Week Since 2000, First Nation Public Libraries have used this week to raise awareness of their resources, services, programs, and activities. #FNPLW

Check out our October Programming Guide! We have fun, free programs and events for all ages and interests that you can take part in at home, virtually, and through live streaming! Here's what's happening this month! #October #GSPL #FreeFun #VirtualPrograms

More library branches are now open!

Starting September 21st

Here are the bus cancellations for the week of October 5.

Here is the list of bus cancellations for the week of September 21.

The EarlyON Survey results are in! Over 170 families shared their experiences using virtual EarlyON services since March, and their thoughts about coming back to in-person programming. 64% of families participated in at least one virtual EarlyON service. Families felt that these services were helpful for giving them useful ideas for activities for their children and that staying connected helped their mental health. The majority say they are likely or very likely to continue ...Continue reading

Greater Sudbury’s 2020 Santa Claus Parade Cancelled. https://www.greatersudbury.ca//greater-sudburys-2020-sant/ *************** L’édition 2020 du Défilé du père Noël du Grand Sudbury est annulée. https://www.grandsudbury.ca//ledition-2020-du-defile-du-p/

We’re hiring! Program Quality Co-ordinator (Bilingual - English/French) https://www.greatersudbury.ca//jobs/current-opportunities/ ****************** Nous emb...auchons! Coordonnateur de la qualité des programmes (Poste Bilingue Anglais / Français) https://www.grandsudbury.ca//emp/emploi-postes-a-pourvoir/ See more

Here is a list of the bus cancellations for week 2.

Children Services would like to wish all the students starting, or returning to school, a safe and happy year. For families who are at home with little ones and looking to connect with other families in the community, EarlyON Family and Child Centres are a great way to do so. Many EarlyONs continue to offer virtual programs, while some Centres have started to offer outdoor programs. Check out our EarlyON Calendar where you can find a listing of all programs taking place throughout Greater Sudbury. https://www.greatersudbury.ca//child-car/earlyon-calendar/

Here are a list of bus cancellations for this week.

Check out this Back To School Mental Health Kit from Children's Mental Health Ontario!

This is a great message from Greater Sudbury Police Service!

If your little ones are taking the bus to school, they will be assigned a seat. Check out the floor plan to see where they will be sitting.

Check out this great resource from Cambrian College! They are offering a free online course about Parenting Through COVID-19.

Please be advised that for those parents who have selected online learning for their children Kindergarten to Grade 12, that the entry date has been revised to ...Monday, September 14. Schools will be reaching out to parents and students beginning the week of August 31st to confirm their attendance and provide more details such as their learning platforms and other requirements. See more

Are you, or anyone you know looking for a career in the early years sector in Greater Sudbury? Check out our Career Opportunities page where you will find positions available with our licensed child care partners. https://www.greatersudbury.ca//early/career-opportunities/ Note: City of Greater Sudbury does not perform recruitment for licensed child care operators.

Ontario has released a COVID-19 management plan for schools.

EarlyON Survey This survey is for parents and caregivers in Greater Sudbury who have children 6 years and under (or who are expecting a child) and who have used, or may use EarlyON Child and Family Centres (EarlyON Centres) in Greater Sudbury. Information from the survey results will help EarlyON providers to plan services that will meet families' needs. Your feedback is really helpful and important to us as we plan for delivery of our programs this Fall and beyond. The surve...y will take between 5 and 10 minutes to complete. As a way of thanking those who complete the survey, we will be holding a draw for a $100 Grocery Store Gift Card. You will be taken to a new link at the end of the survey where you can enter your contact information to be entered into the draw. The survey will close on September 7, 2020 and the winner of the draw will be contacted on September 9th, 2020. Complete the survey by clicking this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EarlyONPlanningAugust2020 ****************************************************************** Sondage ON y va Le présent sondage est destiné aux parents et aux fournisseurs de soins du Grand Sudbury qui ont, à leurs soins, des enfants de 6 ans ou moins (ou qui attendent un enfant) et qui ont eu recours, ou pourraient avoir recours, aux centres pour l'enfant et la famille ON y va (centres ON y va) dans le Grand Sudbury. Les renseignements recueillis au moyen du présent sondage aideront les fournisseurs des centres ON y va à planifier des services qui répondront aux besoins des familles. Votre rétroaction nous est très utile et revêt une grande importance alors que nous planifions la livraison de nos programmes en vue de cet automne et par la suite. Le sondage prendra de cinq à dix minutes à remplir. Afin de remercier les personnes qui rempliront le sondage, nous tiendrons un tirage pour gagner une carte-cadeau d'une épicerie d'une valeur de 100 $. À la fin du sondage, un lien vous réacheminera vers une page nouvelle dans laquelle vous pourrez fournir vos coordonnées en vue d'être inscrit(e) au tirage. Le sondage sera fermé le 7 septembre 2020. Le gagnant du tirage sera contacté le 9 septembre 2020. Afin de compléter le sondage, veuillez cliquer ce lien https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/PlanificationONyvaAout2020

Please see the attached letter in regards to school entry dates for the week of September 8 - September 11 at Sudbury Catholic Schools. Students will come to school every day following their entry date.

School year begins with staggered starts in Rainbow Schools The 2020-2021 school year will begin with staggered starts for students in Rainbow Schools. Rainbow ...District School Board is implementing staggered starts the first week of school to ease the transition for staff, students and families. Staggered starts apply to all students, whether attending in school or online. Start Dates for Students in Rainbow Schools Tuesday, September 8, 2020 JK to Grade 3 and Grade 9 All students in Intensive Support Programs Wednesday, September 9, 2020 JK to Grade 6 and Grades 9 and 10 Thursday, September 10, 2020 JK to Grade 8 and Grades 9, 10 and 11 Friday, September 11, 2020 JK to Grade 8 and Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 Please note that staggered start times remain in effect for Kindergarten students. Schools will share details directly with families. All students in Intensive Support Programs will start school on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Click here: https://www.rainbowschools.ca//school-year-begins-with-st/

GOVA Transit Transitions to New Routes and Schedules Starting August 29. https://www.greatersudbury.ca//gova-transit-transitions-t/ *************** GOVA adopte de nouveaux circuits et horaires dès le 29 août. https://www.grandsudbury.ca//gova-adopte-de-nouveaux-circ/

Welcome Back! The Greater Sudbury Public Library will welcome patrons back to six of its locations starting Monday, August 17 under a phased reopening plan that... balances public health with resident services. Branches will open half days from Mondays to Fridays: Chelmsford, Lively, Main, New Sudbury, South End and Valley East. Hours are from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Information about health and safety protocols, available services and online reservations are available at www.sudburylibraries.ca/covid-19-update Bon retour! La Bibliothèque publique du Grand Sudbury accueillera les utilisateurs dans six de ses emplacements à compter du lundi 17 août selon un plan de réouverture par étapes qui vise l’équilibre entre la santé publique et les services aux résidents. Six succursales seront ouvertes pour une demi-journée du lundi au vendredi : Chelmsford, Lively, Nouveau Sudbury, Principale, Sud et Valley East. Les heures sont de 9 h à 12 h les lundis, mercredis et vendredis et de 16 h 30 à 19 h 30 les mardis et jeudis.

Vous devez inscrire votre enfant pour le transport scolaire cette année.

New for September!

The Perseids are the best meteor shower of the year! You can have a chance to see them this Saturday at our Star Party! Dont know what a Star Party is? Staff Scientist Olathe is here to fill you in. See you Saturday! : sciencenorth.ca/starparty

Backpack Buddies of Sudbury will be distributing school supplies to families in need. The deadline to call in and request assistance for your children is Friday August 14th! Please call 705-677-0440 ext 223 to save your spot for a free backpack!! https://www.facebook.com/backpackbuddiesofsudbury

With the announcement of licensed child care and EarlyON Centres permitted to fully re-open in September, we continue to work with all licensed child care agencies, and school boards to develop a plan that outlines strict guidelines from Public Health Sudbury and Districts. This re-opening plan is updated as new information becomes available, and can be viewed here: www.greatersudbury.ca/child-care-re-opening Parents and guardians have until August 31, 2020 to apply for Supp...ort for Families https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-support-families. Under this program, parents or guardians of children between 0-12 years old, or up to 21 years old for children and youth with special needs, are eligible for a one-time payment, per child, to purchase educational materials to support learning at home. Families whose children attended a licensed child care centre immediately before the emergency was declared must be given at least 14 days notice to accept a placement available on or after September 1, 2020.

#UWCNEO is now offering free virtual income tax clinics for qualifying individuals through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. For more information, please visit www.uwcneo.com

This week, we are seeing a spike of local cases of COVID-19. As a community, its caught everyone’s attention knowing the virus is still here. You may have a lo...t of unsettling feelings. Maybe its anxiety, fear for a loved one, or guilt. That’s normal. The news may also hit close to home, reminding us that each time a new case is announced, someone in our community has the virus. While it could be a loved one, a neighbour, or someone we don’t know, we all have a role in supporting them. A positive COVID-19 case is a person. They need our support and kindness, not our judgement. Please continue to be kind and support anyone who is seeking testing and treatment for COVID-19. If you know someone who has developed COVID-19 or someone who is isolating due to close contact, consider how you can support them: Ask if they need help. Drop off groceries or a care package. Check in on them and ask how they're feeling. Spread a little COVID awareness on their behalf. Refrain from gossip and pursuing information about cases. We all have a role and stand together in supporting each other and the health of our community. #SolidarityNotStigma #Sudbury #Manitoulin #BeCOVIDkind #PublicHealth #COVID19

Hello fellow learners, you probably know by now that every other Thursday we learn stuff! Today, you can follow Jenn as she has a magnetic lesson with Staff Scientist Dave. We are almost positive you will find this episode attractive!

Did you know that Public Health Sudbury and Districts offers a free online prenatal course that will prepare you for the arrival of your new baby? Public health nurse, Kiara, has a little preview of what you can expect to learn. To register, fill out the online form at https://www.phsd.ca//prenatal-clas/online-prenatal-program or call 705.522.9200, ext. 594 (toll-free at 1.866.522.9200).

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Let’s get real, we all need emotional support, especially during COVID-19. Physical distancing does not mean social isolation. There are safer ways to connect with others. bit.ly/2Zs6lds