Parent Council – North Toronto Collegiate Institute

April 2026 School Council Meeting with Guest Speaker Jonathon Bloomfield

We’re excited to welcome a special guest speaker on AI to our April School Council meeting! We worked hard to bring Jonathon Bloomfield to our community and have also been given approval for students to attend, which we felt was important given the relevance of this topic. We hope to see you there!

Help shape the conversation by completing the speaker’s short survey.

Topic: AI in High School: Understanding the Technology and How to Use it Wisely
Speaker: Jonathon Bloomfield, Founder and CEO of Edventive
Date & Time: Monday, April 27, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Hybrid (NTCI and GoogleMeet) https://meet.google.com/iaz-vcbb-idu

Join Educator turned Entrepreneur, Jonathon Bloomfield, for a discussion on AI literacy. Jonathon will move beyond the hype to discuss how students are actually using AI tools, how to keep them safe, and how to foster academic integrity.

Learning Outcomes:

Current Capabilities: A look at the ecosystem beyond ChatGPT, including tools for research, coding, and creative arts.
Academic Integrity: How to ensure students use AI to amplify thinking rather than replace it.
Constructive Use: Practical examples of using AI for academic support.
Risk Mitigation: Understanding data privacy, “hallucinations,” and the importance of protecting personal information.

We look forward to seeing you April 27!

Updated School (Parent) Council Email: sc.northtorontocollegiateinstitute@tdsb.on.ca

School Council Meet and Greet

This is your chance to meet Dr. Lee and your School Council, and to ask the questions you want answered about NTCI

Join us Monday, February 23 at 7:00 pm. for a virtual meeting.

Before the meeting, we’d love your help choosing the questions.

CLICK HERE– We’re using an online platform that doesn’t require any sign-in or personal information—just:

Upvote the questions you think we should prioritize, and/or
Click “Ask” to submit your own question.

An important note: for the online forum and the Town Hall itself, please keep questions general in nature, and not about a specific teacher or student.

We hope you’ll join us—and take part in this important community connection.

Sincerely,

Your NTCI School Council

Feb. 23 @ 7PM – Parent Council Meeting

Thank you to those parents and caregivers who attended the January 26 School Council meeting, featuring Guidance Counsellor and ACL of Business and Cooperative Education, Mr. John Taylor.

As promised, we’re sharing the recording of “Developing Study Skills” (Presentation) and the audio of the Q & A, “Developing Study Skills” (Q &A).

Our sincere thanks to Mr. Taylor for his expert tips and dedication to the NTCI community.

Our next meeting will be on Monday, February 23, at 7:00 pm.

Upcoming Meeting

Thank you for joining our November School Council meeting.

Our next meeting will be Monday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m.

If you would like to diarize the next School Council meeting, please use this Google Calendar.

Executive Recruitment

We are currently recruiting new executive members for the following roles:

Co-chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Communication & Social Media Coordinator
Speakers Coordinator(s)
Event Coordinator(s)

Please see the link for the School Council Role Descriptions.

For any questions, please feel free to contact us through one of the channels below:

To connect with the School Council:

Email communications@ntcischoolcouncil.ca

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Start of Year Forms

The TDSB distributed all Start of Year Forms to all secondary students starting 8:00 am Thursday, September 4, 2025. Please check your email to fill out the form.

Upcoming Meetings – Semester 2

Please diarize the dates below for the remainder of this school year’s meetings.

April 28 (Room215, NTCI)
May 26 (Room215, NTCI)
June 30 (Room215, NTCI)

If you have any suggestions for future topics in our monthly speaker series, please send them to communications@ntcischoolcouncil.ca

Donations to NTCI School Council:

https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/457/153/false/true?school=629&initiative=29

All donations are eligible for a tax receipt, and every contribution makes a difference!

To connect with School Council:

Email communications@ntcischoolcouncil.ca

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From Trustee Shelley Laskin

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Upcoming Meetings

Please diarize the dates below for the remainder of this school year’s meetings.

November 25 (Room215, NTCI)
January 27 (Zoom)
February 24 (Zoom)
April 28 (Room215, NTCI)
May 26 (Room215, NTCI)
June 30 (Room215, NTCI)

If you have any suggestions for future topics in our monthly speaker series, please send them to communications@ntcischoolcouncil.ca

Donations to NTCI School Council:

https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/457/153/false/true?school=629&initiative=29

All donations are eligible for a tax receipt, and every contribution makes a difference!

To connect with School Council:

Email communications@ntcischoolcouncil.ca

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From Trustee Shelley Laskin

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Next Meeting – Monday, October 28th at 7:00 PM in Rm 215

The next School Council meeting will be held at NTCI on Monday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 215.

Speaker: Jen Schwartz, Acting ACL of Guidance, NTCI

Topic: Post-Secondary Pathways and Career Planning After High School

Ms. Schwartz will share important information that will help us understand how our children can build a pathway through high school to maximize opportunities for post-secondary success.

The school council speaker series is a great opportunity for parents and guardians to engage in discussions and learn how we can support our children in school and at home.

If you have any suggestions for future topics in our monthly speaker series, please send them to communications@ntcischoolcouncil.ca

Donations to NTCI School Council:

https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/457/153/false/true?school=629&initiative=29

All donations are eligible for a tax receipt, and every contribution makes a difference!

To connect with School Council:

Email communications@ntcischoolcouncil.ca

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Donations to NTCI School Council; Next Meeting – Oct 28th at 7PM in Rm 215

Thank you to all the community members who attended the School Council meeting on September 30. The School Council will meet again at NTCI on Monday, October 28 at 7pm in Room 215.

Donations to NTCI School Council

The NTCI School Council is committed to supporting the mission of our school by collaborating with students, staff, families. One of the ways we do that is by raising funds to support school initiatives that enhance student learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom (and that are not supported by student fees). Each year, through the generous contributions of our community, the School Council provides vital funding for programs and initiatives that enrich student experiences, including:

Field trips and competitions (e.g., Music Nationals and sports tournaments)
Committees and clubs (e.g., Prom Committee)
Student publications (e.g., Graffiti)
Graduation ceremony
Speakers and events to support students and parents

Your donations enable us to continue supporting these valuable opportunities, helping to foster a vibrant and inclusive school environment. Every contribution, no matter the size, has a direct impact on the student experience. Additionally, all donations are eligible for a tax receipt.

To make a donation, please visit here: https://tdsb.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/457/153/false/true?school=629&initiative=29

Every gift makes a difference!

Thank you for your time. We look forward to enhancing school and community resources.

To connect with the School Council

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