Crescent Town
4 Massey Square
Toronto M4C 5M9
Cresent Town
“Technology”
Ways for kids to have more computer time
• More computers in the school – more than 1x/per week
• Corporate donations of computers
After school computer club for kids / parents
• Partnerships with community for consultation / support
• Use “old” computers
• Reinforce skills i.e. Searches, keyboarding for kids
• Offer parents internet access, courses, curriculum information
Crescent Town Website
• Promote happenings & Events
• Variety of languages on website
“Supports”
(Being implemented, school-wide, in collaboration with cluster schools
now)
One stop shop for child supports
• Dental, vision, hearing screening
“Food & Nutrition”
Universal Snack program (Currently in place for JK/SK students)
• For all grades, midmorning, variety of foods
• Explore partnership and grant possibilities
Milk Program
• Offer milk to all students
• Explore partnership and grant possibilities
Nutrition
• Emphasis on nutrition throughout school
• Learning opportunities
“After School / After Hours Programming”
Tutoring
• Math
Sports
• Indoor & Outdoor games
Activities
• Trips
• Classes, such as cooking, dance, music, art, that reflect the culture
makeup of the community
• Scouts / Guides
Before school care
Lunchroom facilities
• Space
• Supervision
International languages
• Bring back to Crescent Town
“Parenting / Newcomer Supports”
Workshops on topics such as:
• Positive parenting / behaviour management
• Child development
• Nutrition
• Curriculum
• Services available in the community
• Physical activities for parents
Skill Building Workshops on topics such as:
• Adult ESL / French
• Computer classes / training
• Volunteer training
• Library access
Groups
• Community support group – share ideas, clothing exchange, book exchange
• Community kitchen
Skills and Values of Importance
to the
Crescent Town Community
Adaptability
Social Skills & Good Manners
Working Together & Team Skills (Sharing & Cooperating) & Home and School Working Together
“Love of Learning” & Life Long Learning & Adult Education & Continuing Education
Curiosity
Environmentalism
Self-discipline
Time Management
Equal Access to Opportunity & Equity
Self-Advocacy
Problem Solving
Physical Activity
Technological Literacy
Respect - For Differences, Different Learning Styles, Of Each Other
Critical Thinking
