Algonquin P.S.

TVDSB Links

TVDSB Computer Technology Homepage http://www.tvdsb.ca/programs.cfm?subpage=39

Learning Object Repository, Training Videos, Interactive Math Links, Best Practice Videos

TVDSB Elementary Science Homepage http://www.tvdsb.ca/programs.cfm?subpage=3103

Smarter Science Lessons and Inventory Lists

TVDSB Applied Studies Homepage http://www.tvdsb.ca/programs.cfm?subpage=38

Includes Health, Phys Ed, Athletics, Guidance, Destinations and the Arts

TVDSB Elementary Math Homepage http://www.tvdsb.ca/programs.cfm?subpage=2433

Links to EQAO, Mfiles, Prime and Organizational Frameworks, Correlations to the Ontario Curriculum

Our Trustees Homepage http://www.tvdsb.ca/board.cfm?subpage=79700

Information, pictures, email addresses of our Trustees

Our 2009/2010 School Year Calendars http://www.tvdsb.ca/welcome.cfm?subpage=78757

Six different School Year calendars all in PDF format

TVDSB School Directory Page http://www.tvdsb.ca/board.cfm?subpage=3826

Find information on any school within our Board, both elementary and secondary schools

Ministry Links

Ministry of Education for Ontario http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/

Links for students, teachers and educators http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/students/

Links to the Kid Zone and ABC123 Parent Resources http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/

Links to all School Boards in the Province http://sbinfo.edu.gov.on.ca/brdall.asp

Health & Well-Being

Includes: 

Þ      Nutrition

Þ      Fitness

Eat Right Ontario – http://www.eatrightontario.ca

Eat Right Ontario is a site created by Registered Dieticians. This site is comprised of tips on packing nutritious lunches and snacks, recipes, and general healthy eating information.

Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario – http://www.heartandstroke.on.ca

The Heart & Stroke Foundation provides parents with family-friendly recipes, tips and games to get their kids active, as well as the basic principles of healthy eating.

Kids Health – http://www.kidshealth.org

The Kids Health website contains sections for parents, teens, and kids. It offers information on health, behaviour and development from before birth through to the teen years.

Oxford County Public Health – http://www.county.oxford.on.ca/site/574/default.aspx

The Oxford County website provides a link to the Public Health page. This page consists of information on child nutrition, clinics and classes available, child and parent programs as well as school health resources.

Bullying & Violence

Includes:  

Þ      Internet safety

CyberTip!ca – http://www.cybertip.ca

This is Canada’s national tip-line for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children. It features Internet lingo, risks and prevention as well as age-specific tips.

Kids Help Phone – http://www.kidshelpphone.ca

Kids Help Phone is an anonymous phone counseling, referral and Internet service for children and youth with more than 10,000 volunteers across the country. Their site offers online counselors, and information on everything from bullying to violence and abuse.

NetSmartz – http://www.netsmartz.org

This site provides learning activities for parents to teach their kids about Internet safety. It also contains a kids’ section with fun, educational games.

Ontario Ministry of Education – safe schools http://www.ontario.ca/safeschools

On the Ontario Ministry of Education’s website, you will find information on the Code of Conduct, bullying prevention as well as the Safe Schools Strategy developed by the Ministry.

WiredSafety – http://www.wiredsafety.org

WiredSafety is the world’s largest Internet safety, help and education resource. This site includes tips to keep your family safe online and how to stop a child at risk.

Substance Abuse

National Anti-Drug Strategy – http://www.drugprevention.gc.ca

This is the Government of Canada’s website for youth drug prevention. It includes information on the different types of drugs, signs and symptoms of drug use and how to take action.

Xperiment – http://www.xperiment.ca

A drug prevention site developed by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse for youth to learn the negative effects of drugs through a graphical presentation.

Sexual Education

Planned Parenthood – http://www.plannedparenthood.org

Planned Parenthood provides vital reproductive health care, sexual education and information. Their website covers topics including abortion, body image, pregnancy, and relationships, as well as sexual orientation and gender.

Sexuality and U – http://www.sexualityandu.ca

A site with credible and up-to date information and education on sexual health administered by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. It provides help and information on talking to your child about sex, living with a sexually active teen and your role as a parent.

Academic Resources

Includes: 

Þ      Study skills

Þ      Career development

Þ      Safe sites

Study Skills

Study Guides and Strategies – http://www.studygs.net

This site is an excellent resource for students. It covers a wide range of topics including preparation, learning, studying, test taking, reading, writing as well as a variety of school subjects.

Study Skills – http://www.study-skills.ca

This site has tips for taking tests, instructions on how to create a study plan and how to develop effective study skills.

WikiHow – http://www.wikihow.com/study

WikiHow is an online manual written by its users. This page features ideas and tips on how to learn and study.

Safe Sites

Ask Kids – http://www.askkids.com

Ask Kids is a search engine that also contains movies, games and homework help which are all child friendly.

Dib Dab Doo and Dilly too… – http://www.dibdabdoo.com

This site was developed by a father of 4 to ensure that kids, like his own, could search the Internet safely.

Yahoo! Kids – http://www.kids.yahoo.com

A sister site to Yahoo! features a kids’ section with games, music, and movies as well as a section for parents with online safety tips, and movie and video game reviews.

Additional Links

Autism Ontario – http://www.autismontario.com

Autism Ontario answers questions such as what is autism; what causes autism; is there a cure; and offers early identification markers.

Canadian Mental Health Association – http://www.cmha.ca

The CMHA site contains information on depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and suicide. It also offers links for support programs and services.

LD Online – http://www.ldonline.org

Learning Disorders Online teaches you the basics on learning disabilities such as attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, as well as auditory, visual and non-verbal learning disabilities.

Thames Valley District School Board – http://www.tvdsb.on.ca

On the Thames Valley District School board website you will find forms, resources on indoor air quality, and health and safety, as well as curriculum information.