In This Issue
- Final Year End Message
- Family Dashboard
- Information for September
Message from Administration
Dear ECSS Families,
As we wrap up another school year, we want to thank you for your continued partnership and support.
We wish all of our students and families a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer break!
We look forward to welcoming everyone back in September. Our Grade 9 Transition Day will take place on Tuesday, September 2, and all grades will return to school on Wednesday, September 3.
See you in September!
YRDSB School Year Calendar
The YRDSB 2025-2026 school year calendars have been approved by the Ministry. These calendars may be accessed on the YRDSB website.
Family Dashboard
As we reach the end of the school year, schools will be sharing student report cards by June 30 for elementary schools and July 10 for secondary schools. Report cards will be available in the Family Dashboard until July 30. You will receive an email when your child’s report card is available.
For families who do not yet have a Family Dashboard account, you can sign up for an account at any time at family.yrdsb.ca. You can find information on how to create an account on the Board website or in this instructional video.
School News
Covenant House
Leading up to World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we are hosting an opportunity for parents and caregivers. This is an opportunity to learn what we are teaching students, and how we can discuss challenging topics in an age-appropriate, sensitive way that makes sense to youth to prevent these crimes from occurring.
Online event: Introduction to Sex Trafficking for Parents and Caregivers
- Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
- Time: 6:00pm-8:00 p.m.
- Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87934466846?pwd=88zpUjJgrW7fNM-IzDda ZUrJyaTqMg.JEYnIW2f0hWayTXh
- Webinar ID: 879 3446 6846
- Passcode: 512122
To accommodate for summer vacation schedules, we will also offer a second session:
- Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
- Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
- Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89927049604?pwd=yUTJHw7QcRmL8aolNk sg8g5Ez0mNzg.g3Duy_dBpBuk1JOp
- Webinar ID: 899 2704 9604
- Passcode: 300868
Helpful Links
Caring & Safe Schools:
Supporting Mental Health and Well-Being (Crisis Mental Health Supports for Students):
- 310-COPE: 905-310-COPE (2673) or 1-855-310-COPE (2673) - available 24/7
- KidsHelpPhone: 1-800-668-6868, text 686868 - available 24/7
Updates from Guidance
Summer School Inquiries
Continuing Education staff can assist students and families with questions about summer school courses.
General Inquiries: continuing.education@yrdsb.ca
Online Learning Summer School (Asynchronous): online.learning@yrdsb.ca
Mark Transmissions to the Universities and Colleges
Final marks have been sent to the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) and the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS). Marks will be sent again at the beginning of August after the completion of summer school.
Graduation Diploma Pick-Up
Graduation Package pick-up will begin on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Throughout the summer, the ECSS Main Office will be open Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Timetables for the 2025-2026 School Year
Students will receive their timetable via their GAPPs email account in the week prior to school starting.
Timetable Changes:
- In order to ensure fairness and equity, Guidance will be unable to respond or address timetable concerns via email or voicemail. Information will be provided in late August/early September for anyone with timetable concerns.
Community Involvement
If students are planning to complete some or all of their Community Involvement Hours over the summer and have not yet received guidance approval, please make sure the hours they are completing are eligible. Students can find the Notification and Completion of the Community Involvement Activities Form here.
Guidance Appointments
Guidance appointments for next year have not been released yet. Once the timetable change process is completed and all students have been fully timetabled, students will be able to book a guidance appointment. We anticipate that guidance appointments will be open for the third week of classes.
For the 2025 - 2026 school year, Guidance Counsellors will be supporting students whose last names fall into the following alphas:
M. Fitzgerald A - F
R. Milani G - K
F. Finelli L - Z
The ECSS Guidance Department wishes you all a safe and restful summer!
Contact Us
Phone: 905-850-5012
Phone Extensions:
- Reception: 0
- Attendance: 1
- Guidance: 3
Email: emily.carr.ss@yrdsb.ca
Administration
Principal: Tanya-Lynn Paul
Vice Principals: Nadira Lawrence-Selan (A-L), Samuel Gangbar (M-Z)
School Council: Andre Tsopelas (Co-Chair), Lisa Rapisardi (Co-Chair)
Superintendent: Otilia Olteanu
Trustee: Dr. Elizabeth Sinclair