Virtual Backpack – Parent and Student Resources

STEO COVID-19 Resources

• Link to STEO COVID-19  Response Plan
• Link to STEO COVID-19 Bus Safety Video
• Link to STEO New Masking Requirements
• Link to Factsheet COVID-19 Cold Weather Tips for Schools
• Link to COVID-19 Management School Toolkit

Transportation Update – Stay Connected

• Link to Bus Safety Reminders
• Link to Bus Delays and Cancellations
• Link to Bus Stop Finder Tool
• Link to Stay Connected
• Link to Are you Moving?

STEO Kindergarten Information Package

• Link to Kindergarten Information Package – Newsletter 
• Link to Kinder Parent Bus Safety Handout
• Link to STEO Bus Safety Activity Sheet
• Link to STEO Design Your Own Stop Sign
• Link to COVID-19 Info for Kinder Packages

Safety

An online video called “Buzzy the Bee’s Safety Certificate! School Bus safety rules and behaviour expectations for first-time riders!”

• Link to Buzzy Bee’s School Bus Safety Rules and Expectations for first time riders!
• Link to Buzzy Bee’s School Bus Safety Rules and Expectations for first time riders! (Closed Captioning)
• Link to Safety Training Program

Accessing your Busing Information

• Link to School and Transportation Information is only a Click or Call Away…

School Bell Time Changes for 2021-2022

• Link to the School Bell Time Changes for 2021-2022

Active Transportation Walk Zone Safety Information

• Link to Health Unit – Active Transportation Safety Tips

Transportation Guidelines for Parents and Students

• Link for downloading the Complete Transportation Guidelines for Parents and Students

Free Delays and Cancellations App

Thank you for visiting the STEO Virtual Backpack. We are pleased to offer this information tool to provide parents / guardians of students enhanced information and features regarding their student transportation services.  You can follow the link below to access your child’s information.   After entering your child’s information, you have the option of subscribing to email alerts for transportation delays for your child’s route.

FREE App for Delays and Cancellations that allow for you to receive the Delays on your iOS or Android mobile device – follow link below for more details.

• Link to the FREE App for Delays and Cancellations

Mental Health Resources

• Link to the Kids Help Phone  (24/7 counselling by phone, text or live chat)
• Link to EMental Health
• Link to BounceBack Ontario  (A free skill-building program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness.)
• Link to Big White Wall  (Moderated 24/7 by trained practitioners who keep members safe, and facilitate the process of people helping people in an online format. Clinically managed and designed to support those with mild to moderate need. Peer to peer support. Free online resource in Ontario.)

Activities to Keep Kids Engaged

• Link to UCDSB Virtual Learning Commons
• Link to CDSBEO Distance Learning Resources
• Link to Scholastic Learn From Home
• Link to Learn at Home Resource K-12
• Link to 100 Fun Activities To Do At Home During School Closures
• Link to Audible Stories
• Link to Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids
• Link to Nichelodeon Parents
• Link to Activity for Bored Children
• Link to Colour By Addition
• Link to Reading Log
• Link to Scavenger Hunts

COVID Links for Families

• Link to COVID Links for Families

Wellness APPS

• Link to Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame App
• Link to CALM App
• Link to HelloMind App
• Link to Mindfulness for Children App
• Link to Thrive for Alexa from Thrive Global App
• Link to Yoga Introductory Lessons App

Inclement Weather

• Link to Inclement Weather Letter to Parents – CDSBEO 
• Link to Inclement Weather Communication to Parents/Guardians – UCDSB