Crossroads Public School, DSBN

🧡💙Thank you, Bruce!

On March 10, we recognize and honour Harriet Tubman, who helped bring hundreds of slaves from America to freedom. Born into slavery in the early 1820s, Tubman escaped the Maryland farm where she and her family were kept and then travelled alone more than 100 kilometres to the free state of Pennsylvania.

She made her way to Canada, making a home in St. Catharines on North Street, close to the British Methodist Episcopal Church, Salem Chapel. Though she lived in Niagara for less than a decade, her influence was significant both for the black community and the church.

Reminder that elementary and secondary schools are closed on March Break from March 16-20.

Enjoy the break! We will see you back in class on Monday March 23.

Today marks Black Mental Health Day, first established in 2020 to raise awareness of how systemic anti‑Black racism impacts well‑being and access to culturally affirming care.

It’s a day to recognize these ongoing inequities, honour lived experiences, and support efforts that advance meaningful change.

For resources and support visit School Mental Health Ontario & the Black Youth Helpline below:

➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc7kztuu
➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2cpbfex4
➡️ https://blackyouth.ca/

Tomorrow is Wear Anything Pink Day! 💕

➡️ WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 18 ⬅️

DSBN Families,

✅ Schools are OPEN and Transportation is running in all areas.

Please continue to monitor www.nsts.ca for information on your individual route, as there may be potential delays in some areas.

For latest updates:
🔗www.dsbn.org/inclementweather
🔗www.nsts.ca

As Ramadan begins, we extend warm wishes to everyone observing. May this month bring peace, reflection, and spiritual renewal. Ramadan Mubarak to all who celebrate.

✨🌙 About Ramadan:

Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic year. It begins with the sighting of the new moon and commemorates the period when Prophet Muhammad received the divine revelations of the Holy Qur'an.

Observing Muslims fast between sunrise and sunset throughout the month. Many also spend time reading the Qur'an, reflecting, and worshipping in the mosque or at home. The dates may vary from year to year as it is based on the lunar calendar.

DSBN’s Days of Significance calendar follows the North American calculation.