School's Out

   




In early April, all Thames Valley District School Board Elementary Schools will be receiving the Thames Valley Education Foundation's premiere issue (Spring Edition) of School's Out.  Copies will be distributed to every elementary student to bring home.

School's Out is a fun and exciting publication created for elementary school-aged children and their families that affords us the opportunity to highlight initiatives and projects.  With the support of the Thames Valley District School Board, the Thames Valley Education Foundation (TVEF) has agreed to pilot two editions of this magazine. 

We are always looking for more creative ways to raise funds and to communicate with families. The plan is to produce four issues, one for each season. Each edition will contain themed editorial content and advertisements from local businesses within the district, offering educationally-based programs and activities that can enhance a child's learning opportunities, or simply offer fun and activities for the whole family. Proceeds from each edition will go directly to the Foundation’s Caring Fund.

School's Out is free to the families of all children in our Board's elementary schools.  There is also no cost to the School Board.  The revenue is generated by local businesses and organizations paying to advertise in this magazine.  The advertisements will focus on promoting  a healthy lifestyle and family life.  A similar magazine and agreement have been in place at several other School Boards in Ontario and much money has been raised to support school districts.

As you will see, the publications will feature interesting and meaningful articles about education, puzzles, games and plenty of useful information about family activities for those times when school is out.  Further to this they will provide activities and ideas that will encourage family involvement and enhance further learning at home.  We believe that a child’s education is a dynamic process that extends beyond the classroom.  School’s Out is a platform for you to launch fun, family-friendly pastimes which can complement your child’s life.  Learning and teaching moments can, and do happen almost anywhere, especially when families are involved. 

We hope you enjoy it.

Sincerely,

Jan Hunter            Rena Princis
President            Executive DirectorA
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 To the School Board and the Foundation:
  • Provides an easy and novel fundraising option for TVEF
  • Staff don’t have to do any of the work. Layout and design would be completed by “School’s Out” with the approval of TVDSB and TVEF representatives
  • High quality publication that guarantees significant revenue for the Thames Valley Education Foundation’s Caring Fund.
  • Publisher is very educated and sensitive to the issues involving our students and parents. Publication will focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle and family life.
  • Publication has been tested and is being distributed to students of a number of other School Boards and Foundations across Ontario e.g. Halton District School Board, District School Board of Niagara, Greater Essex County District School Board, Bluewater District School Board

 To the Students:
  • Increased access to extra-curricular and education - specific activities available in their immediate community
  • Encourages reading by providing interesting and entertaining articles on topics that are current to this age group

 To the Parents:
  • Provides clear, educational and fun choices to enjoy a rich and rewarding family life
  • Empowers parents looking for specific opportunities for their children

 To the Community:
  • Allows appropriate, local businesses and organizations to offer their programs and activities to the community
  • The publication will reflect the interest of our vast and diverse School District
  • Provides an outlet for communication with students and parents, with no cost involved
  • Businesses put money back into local schools through participation in “Schools Out”