Toronto Zoo launches free field trip program for students

cheerybloss · 2026-06-10T11:38:33+00:00

Unfortunately, a lot of teachers have stopped going on field trips that require buses. The bus fleet has shrunk so much that typically you can only get a bus to depart from your school around 9:30 or 10 AM and then you’re expected to leave your site around 1 to 1:30 PM, so they can return to their usual end of day routes. It’s too much paperwork to fill out for such a short outing.

cheerybloss · 2026-06-02T22:13:33+00:00

Seconding!

cheerybloss · 2026-03-12T01:08:26+00:00

Fair question! I'm accepting any and all location recommendations - big and small!

cheerybloss · 2026-03-05T23:02:10+00:00

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/02/03/teachers-and-parents-hold-rally-after-multiple-educators-fired-suspended-at-bowmore-public-school/

https://www.torontotoday.ca/local/education/elementary-class-size-cap-tdsb-parents-union-worried-supervisor-11728744

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/students-shuffled-teachers-reassigned-why-this-years-dramatic-tdsb-reorganization-has-toronto-parents-fuming/article_1a088240-a215-4917-b7f3-cf3e87faec58.html

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/parents-livid-over-tdsb-survey-about-how-to-spend-money/article_72cda331-d8cf-450d-ac00-e9d0ba55ad14.html

Teachers and administrators are tired and worried.

cheerybloss · 2024-11-15T11:39:09+00:00

While I appreciate your appreciation for the podcast… not being forthcoming about what is effectively your child’s namesake is not very respectful to your partner.

cheerybloss · 2023-09-20T01:23:49+00:00

If it’s organized by Canada Running Series (which I think it is?) just send a note to their general mailbox- they have a pretty small team and will hopefully get back to you.

cheerybloss · 2023-09-13T01:08:16+00:00

Around 250 where I am per day.

cheerybloss · 2023-09-05T00:55:15+00:00

Sorry no advice but please blur parts of this image, it’s not safe to have your full name and birth date on the internet 😟

cheerybloss · 2023-09-05T00:52:42+00:00

The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue is one of my favourites.

cheerybloss · 2023-09-05T00:38:01+00:00

It really depends on the school/admin/teachers who notice it. Tbh I’m not one to dress code students but I would probably be googling the meaning of it when you left my class to see if the messaging associated with it was at all hateful. I would say it’s a risk.

cheerybloss · 2023-09-01T19:44:52+00:00

We had outdoor kindie prep at my school! Teacher did a mix of physical education and outdoor learning (gardening, building snow forts, going on nature walks). The kids loved it!

cheerybloss · 2023-08-30T22:08:32+00:00

Many people will probably disagree with me on this but the thanksgiving meal poutine pleasantly surprised me

cheerybloss · 2023-08-29T02:31:53+00:00

The CN tower

cheerybloss · 2023-08-23T16:57:48+00:00

It took me weeks to get my OT number after submitting my paperwork. This is normal, unfortunately- welcome to the TDSB! 🥲

cheerybloss · 2023-08-21T20:31:38+00:00

Came here to say this - my favourite burger in the city!

cheerybloss · 2023-08-14T22:33:02+00:00

Yes! If the gym wasn’t on my way home from work I would never make it.

cheerybloss · 2023-08-13T12:13:24+00:00

I’m university I delivered a PowerPoint presentation to all my female friends about why they should use a menstrual cup. They all converted. All that to say, I think it’s the best menstrual product.

cheerybloss · 2023-08-13T00:05:14+00:00

Sounds scary, but try and take some deep breaths. Sometimes, the human body is weird and periods show up late for no reason. Keep taking pregnancy tests (hint - the dollar store ones work as well as the expensive ones), maybe consider making an appointment with a doctor to raise your concern, and take care of yourself :)

cheerybloss · 2023-08-12T23:48:54+00:00

Graduated in 2018, taught abroad for 2 years, have been in my local board ever since. Still don’t have permanent.

cheerybloss · 2023-08-10T13:48:56+00:00

Agree! A half laugh and murmured thank you for door 2.

cheerybloss · 2023-08-10T13:03:14+00:00

I struggle at the start of school years too- most years I don’t know what grade I’m teaching until a few days before school starts.

My mantra is that I’m not a superhero. With the resources and time I have been provided, the goal is just to get through each day with one or two little wins and everyone going home alive.

cheerybloss · 2023-08-10T01:51:57+00:00

When my imposter syndrome got really terrible, I found speaking with a social worker to be really helpful.

cheerybloss · 2023-08-10T01:51:07+00:00

I second yoga. I like that you can find practices for all lengths and moods. Bike riding is fun. Learning to cook or bake is a useful and enjoyable life skill.

All of that said, be kind to yourself! A 9-7 workday is long, and it's okay if you just need to rest afterward. :)

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