Ward 11 Update from City Hall by Skylar Franke, Ward 11 London City Council 519-661-2489, extension 4011 • sfranke@london.ca Hello Wortley Villagers, Spring has sprung and I’ve been spending lots of time in the garden, out walking and in local parks. Walking and biking around the area reminds me how much I love stopping for quick chats with my neighbours and residents, which is possible in walkable communities. Just this morning I sat on my porch with my toddler to watch city staff pour concrete and chatted with the staff making the new sidewalks. Did you know the creases between sidewalks are made by hand with a tool and are used for stress relief for the concrete during freeze-thaw events? Well, now you do! All to say, I encourage you to walk around your communities and say hello to your neighbours. There are many events coming up where you can connect with others, such as the Gathering on the Green on June 1st, Geranium Tour on June 2nd, Wortley Pride on June 8th and many films playing at the Hyland Cinema. I am also hosting a Town Hall on Monday, June 3rd from 6 to 8 pm at Westminster Secondary School (230 Base Line Rd. W.) alongside the local TVDSB Trustees Pizzolato and Polhill. High Street Traffic Calming New temporary traffic calming devices have been installed on High Street, north and south of Tecumseh Ave. East. This is to help mitigate speeds around the school crossing at Tecumseh. We will be reviewing other options for the area, for potential bypass traffic from any queuing on Wellington due to the bridge construction. The concrete island is part of a pilot project we are running this year, as an alternative to the rubber speed cushions TVDSB (Ward 11) Update by Trustees Pizzolato and Polhill (Wards 1, 11, 12, 14) Hello Old South families, One more month to go and summer vacation starts for students. In June, Thames Valley will recognize Pride Month, an opportunity to celebrate the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ people and to stand against discrimination motivated by gender identity, expression and sexual orientation. June is also National Indigenous History Month. This is an oppor- tunity to honour the history, heritage, diversity and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and Nations in Canada and recognize the strength of present-day Indigenous communities. On June 11th and 12th Thames Valley District School Board students are set to enjoy athletic events, fellowship, and fun at the annual Special Olympics more details will be provided closer to the event. Grade 8 students going into Grade 9 in September 2024, can register for Summer Programs. Please go to www.tvdsb.ca/summer for more information. Thames Valley’s Attendance Campaign Did you know that attending school every day is essential to success in school? Regular school attendance improves student achievement outcomes, and helps children feel better about themselves. Help your child succeed at school by supporting the habit of good attendance early. Using the tips below, you can make a real
difference in ensuring your child’s success. As a parent or caregiver, your support is essential in ensuring your child is on time, every day. Everyday counts! What can parents and caregivers do to support regular attendance at school? • Talk about the importance of showing up to school every day. • Help your child maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep. • Find out if your child feels engaged by their classes. • Encourage your child to join meaningful after-school activities, including sports and clubs. • Notice and support your child if they are showing signs of anxiety. (SMHO resource: smho-smso.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Tip-Sheet-How- Do-You-Know-If-You-Should-Be-Concerned.pdf) Reach out to your school if supports are needed for your child to attend school regularly - we are here to help! June is an active month in schools with many graduations, award ceremonies, fundraising events, field trips and many more. We hope all your events are successful and we are looking forward to celebrating these milestones and achievements. As always, please feel free to reach out to Trustee Polhill and Trustee Pizzolato if you have any questions and concerns. www.tvdsb.ca – useful where we have transit or other heavy vehicles using the roadway, as these larger vehicles can severely damage our rubber cushions. We have “before” data from a prior speed and volume study, and will be running another in-service study while this configuration is in place, to evaluate its effectiveness. Thames Park Engagement Resident feedback will help inform the proposed design alternatives for park improvements. After feedback is com- pleted, design options will be developed and then shared again with the community. A feedback form can be completed on the project’s webpage getinvolved.london.ca/ThamesPark. Construction is currently planned for 2026 after design and engagement is completed. Service London A reminder that you can submit service requests to our online Service London portal (service.london.ca) or email me at sfranke@london.ca. You can submit things like missed garbage pickups, potholes, burnt out streetlights and more. Hope you have a great month, Skylar Franke, Ward 11 City Councillor
Lori-Ann Pizzolato l.pizzolato@tvdsb.ca 519-452-2000
Sheri Polhill s.polhill@tvdsb.ca 519-452-2000
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