remote learning in the new year.In a memo issued today, the Toronto District School Board told parents it hasn’t received any indication from the Ministry of Education that schools will close, but it wants to make sure it’s prepared.The TDSB says it wants to implement any decision the province makes “smoothly and efficiently” to support students’ learning and well-being.The Waterloo Region District School Board issued a similar memo today, saying its staff have prepared schools to “ensure a smooth transition, if required.” East Toronto school with 16 active COVID cases closed to in-person learning Both school boards are asking families to remind their children to take home their personal belongings and any tools or supplies they might.