Bust out your dancing shoes: Our annual Dovercourt Dance-a-Thon fundraiser is coming up!

The Dance-a-Thon is a fabulous way for our kids to shake it in the gym while raising funds for our school.
Every class will take a turn busting moves to playlists by Dovercourt’s Student Council.

This is a free activity—there is no cost to participate. That said, students are welcome to get donations to support our school from friends, family members, and neighbours—via School Cash Online, cash, or cheque.

The money we raise goes to efforts that make our school more equitable and enjoyable for all students, from enrichment activities (including field trips) to community-building events (including our big Spring Fling celebration). Donations over $25 will receive a tax receipt. We’re raising money to put kids first!

How to donate:

• Through School Cash Online (preferred): Visit the school’s donation page. Make the appropriate selections (Section: Gift Information, School: Dovercourt PS, Initiative: Dance-a-Thon) and make a donation in your amount of choice. Guest checkout is available. 
• By cash or cheque: Complete fill out all fields on the donation form that went home in your child(ren)'s backpacks. (Didn't get one? You can download it here.) Submit all cash and cheques in a sealed envelope, along with this form, to your child’s teacher or by dropping it off in the SAC mailbox in the office.
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Want to get friends and family involved? They can donate, too! Check out our friends and family guide to using School Cash Online. 

Thank you for supporting Dovercourt Public School students. Your donation will help the terrific kids at our school by supporting enrichment activities, school events, and more.

We use School Cash Online, the Toronto District School Board’s platform for processing online donations. All funds submitted through School Cash Online go directly to our school.

Below are some instructions to help you navigate the site. 

Step 1: Visit Dovercourt's School Cash Online donation page

​You can find the link here. It looks like this:

An update on our SAC Movie Night taking place February 15:

Unfortunately, our Wish has been denied! The Disney movie Wish has been unexpectedly removed from our school's streaming licence. 

But don't fear! The Trolls are coming to save the day! We'll be screening Trolls Band Together instead.

Details:

• The movie will start in the Upper Gym starting at 6:00pm sharp.
• Popcorn is free!
• Pizza slices will be available starting at about 5:30pm for $2.50 a slice, on a first come, first-served basis. We can accept cash (exact change appreciated!) and debit.
• We'll be selling Dovercourt Spirit Wear t-shirts in a range of sizes and colours, including some in pink, for $20 each (cash or debit).
• We'll also be holding a fundraising raffle for a great prize pack: A Dovercourt t-shirt of your choice, a Dovercourt hat, and a giant chocolate bar! Tickets are available at 3 for $5 or 6 for $10.
• Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children at all times.

See you on the 15th for a fun night of food and film!

A message from the SAC Subcommittee Against School Cuts:

​The TDSB will hold virtual budget town halls to discuss budgeting priorities on February 20th and February 21st. If you are able to, please attend.

As you know, our students, teachers, staff, Principal and VP are experiencing the ongoing education cuts. If your child is experiencing the lack of a Special Needs Assistant, Educational Assistants, Lunch Assistants, as well as issues related to large classes and overcrowded classrooms, please let the TDSB know at these meetings. The TDSB needs to hear from Dovercourt parents/guardians/caregivers about what our children need.
 
The TDSB trustees have voted to accelerate the budgeting process this year. This means that they will be creating an operating budget BEFORE the province provides its provincial funding calculations. This should put the TDSB in a better negotiating position because it creates a specific ask. It also enables parents/guardians/caregivers to make demands of our elected officials when there is a specific ask. 
 
Last year, budget town halls happened in May - after the funding calculation was made, when the budget was more or less fixed because funding was so tight.  This year, because of the accelerated timing, your contributions at these meetings will actually mean something.  This 2024/2025 budget is meant to be centered around student needs: special ed, racial and socio-economic equity, ESL, fully staffed offices and classrooms, transportation, educational materials, libraries, facilities, repairs, etc. This is a chance to advocate for what our school has lost or missed over years of cuts.
 
Virtual Budget Town Halls
Public consultations are an important part of the budget process, and we want to hear from you! Please join us for a Virtual Budget Town Hall to share your ideas and feedback:

• Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7 p.m. Virtual Meeting Link: https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/99927848958
  
• Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. Virtual Meeting Link: https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/92775215007

 
For reference, here is a link to the website with meeting schedules: Finance, Budget and Enrolment Committee (FBEC) Meetings 2024
 
If you have questions, please email Alejandra (Jana) Gonzalez Jimenez at [email protected].