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Greetings, and welcome to my Trustee Website.

For those of you who may not have had the pleasure of meeting me yet, allow me to introduce myself. I am your dedicated community advocate serving as the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø School Trustee in Ward 18 – Scarborough Southwest. I serve as the vital connection to the School Board overseeing the educational well-being of our local schools. As your elected representative, I collaborate with fellow trustees to make informed decisions and stand as your voice when needed. I firmly believe that together, we can contribute to the continued excellence of our public schools.

Curious about the role of a trustee? You can explore more about it here and even enjoy a brief video on our School Board's trustees.

What does a trustee do?Ìý Read more about it here Ìýand enjoy this short video -Ìý.

This website has been designed to foster your active engagement within our public school system. Here, you can discover insightful topics, seize opportunities to participate in Ward Forums, access the latest updates, learn about school councils, or read my regular updates (find the links conveniently located on the left side of this page).

We understand that the well-being of you and your family, especially during the school years, is of utmost importance. School life can be both thrilling and challenging, for both students and parents/caregivers. We've prepared tailored tools and resources to support you, which you can explore atÌý /Mental-Health-Well-Being.

To ensure that you and your child have a successful year, please refer toÌý Ìýfor valuable information regarding the school year calendar, transportation, involvement opportunities, and much more.

If you haven't already subscribed to my monthly newsletters, please do so by clicking on the icon at the top of this page. For broader updates concerning the School Board, consider subscribing to ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Update atÌý Ìýand follow the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You'll also continue to receive important information and updates from your school and the system via email.

Should you require information or have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me via email atÌý Malika.Ghous@tdsb.on.ca. For urgent matters or inquiries during office hours, feel free to contact Araz Hasserjian,Ìý³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Administrative Liaison, who is dedicated to supporting me and managing the shared Trustees' line. ArazÌýcan be reached directly at Araz.Hasserjian@tdsb.on.ca orÌý 416-397-3061.

I am always eager to learn more about the successes, concerns, and priorities of our local schools. If you have insights to share or would like to have a direct conversation, please reach out via email.

While we may be part of the largest school board in the country, it's the connections we build that transform our schools into a welcoming family. Your involvement is a vital pillar of support for public education, and I eagerly anticipate collaborating with you and your child's school throughout the year.

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Creating Thriving Classroom Communities
Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom
Join Trustee Alexis Dawson, Trustee Michelle Aarts, and Trustee Malika Ghous for a special virtual joint ward forum.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø staff will be available to discuss the behind-the-scenes efforts that help create thriving classroom communities. We will learn about the various roles staff play in fostering safe and welcoming environments - not only teachers and principals, but also social workers, child and youth workers, therapists, and more.
All in Davenport and Spadina - Fort York, Beaches - East York, and Scarborough Southwest are welcome to attend, including parents/ guardians/ caregivers, students, staff, and members of school communities. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Budget Town Halls
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø’s Budget Town Halls ensure that families, students and community members have the opportunity to hear more about the 2025-26 budget, ask questions, and share feedback. Please to let us know you plan to attend in-person. Join in-person or online at any of these sessions:

Central Budget Town Hall
Date and Time: Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Hybrid
• In person at 5050 Yonge Street, North York, ON M2N 5N8
• Online via Zoom Webinar. No Registration Required – !

Downtown Budget Town Hall
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: In person at Harbord Collegiate Institute, 286 Harbord Street, Toronto, ON, M6G 1G5

East End Budget Town Hall
Date and Time: Thursday, April 17, 2025, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: In person at Woburn Collegiate Institute, 2222 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough, ON, M1G 3M3

West End Budget Town Hall
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (*Please note: date has changed to April 23 (from April 22)
Location: In person at Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute, 500 The East Mall, Etobicoke, ON, M9B 2C4

Students Budget Town Hall
Date and Time: Thursday, April 24, 2025, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Hybrid
• In person at 5050 Yonge Street, North York, ON M2N 5N8
• Online via Zoom Webinar. No Registration Required – !

We are committed to creating inclusive and accessible meetings for everyone. If you have specific concerns related to accessibility, or require childcare or interpretation services, please indicate when registering or email us at TrusteeServices@tdsb.on.ca or call 416-395-8787.

Read the full back to school letter here. 

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For more information, read theÌýParent Concern Protocol.

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