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1 0 0 0 N e w W e s t m i n i s t e r D r , T h o r n h i l l , O N , L 4 J 8 G 3 Attendance: 905.882.0277 x 238
Principal: Sheri Epstein
Vice-Principal: Barb Caravella
Vice-Principal: Todd Taylor
Westmount CI May 27—June 7, 2019
Westmount CI
Dear Families and Community Members,
And so here we are –the month of June – the time to wrap up another exciting school year and prepare for a much deserved summer vacation to recharge, relax, or embark on new opportunities and experiences. For some of us, it is also a time of unwinding, reflection and thinking about new beginnings.
The end of the school year is always an exciting time when we have the opportunities to enjoy the talents of many students who have worked really hard all semester long. It is wonderful to see the variety of shows put on by differ-ent departments. Late in May, we hosted a couple of exciting drama shows including a Grade 11 Short Play Festival and the Tony Award winning musical Spamalot. Both evenings showcased the many talents coming out of WCI’s drama studio. The Arts West Visual Arts show, Branching Out, was also a wonderful showcase of student creativity and expression.
The month of June got quickly underway with a wonderful performance from the Grade 9 Arts West Drama, Coming of Age, a night of song, dance and lots of laughter. There was certainly an abundance of young, promising talent among this group. Our Music students put on another wonderful evening of song and emotion known as Springfest, an annual concert with a variety of musical talents including vocals, winds, and jazz. These young musicians work hard all year to delight us with their performances of classical and contemporary music suited for all ages. Looking ahead, the Grade 10 drama students will be putting on a Short Play Festival in Studio 150. WCI’s Arts West Dance students will present A Journey Through the Brain. We are also preparing to wrap up all of the spring sports with tournaments and a banquet to celebrate all of our athletes and their successes this semester. We hope you have been able to join us for some of these spectacular events – WCI students never disappoint.
The last month of the school year is also marked with all of our students working on culminating activities and pre-paring for final examinations. We know that this is a time of pressure and many long nights. Students should work with their teachers, map out due dates, and pace their work schedule so that they don’t leave everything until the last minute. We want our students to succeed but this comes with good time management, organization, and seeking clarification when needed. Our Grade 9 Math students will be participating in the mandatory EQAO math assessment for which their teachers are getting them prepared. We wish them good luck!
Exams run between Wednesday, June 19 to Tuesday, June 25. Exams begin promptly at 10:00. We urge students to get a good night’s sleep and eat a hearty breakfast before coming to school on exam days. The schedule has been posted on the school website and each student will be able to see the schedule on Teach Assist. Exam Feedback Day is on June 26 with a modified schedule. Classes will be held in the afternoon for students to review their exams with their teachers. Dismissal will be at 3:20. We wish all students good luck on their final exams!!
The month of June can be bittersweet as we watch our Grade 12 students finish their high school career and cel-ebrate their accomplishments in reaching this milestone. We wish them all the best as they move on to different paths, accept new opportunities and challenges, make new friendships, and venture on to their next journey in life. We are very proud of their accomplishments and look forward to celebrating the graduating class of 2019 on June 27. If you require additional Grad tickets, they will go on sale on a first come, first serve basis on June 10 for $10 each. See the Guidance website for additional information. We look forward to seeing you at the Paradise Banquet Hall to celebrate our graduates and wish them all the best.
Wishing you a happy June and a wonderful summer,
Barb Caravella
Vice-Principal
Westmount CI Arts Westmount Dance
The Arts Westmount Dance Program presents, A Journey Through the Brain Monday, June 10 & Tuesday, June 11 at 7pm at the Vaughan City Playhouse Theatre. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through Mrs. Harte and Mrs. Hopkins or at the door.
Rouge Valley
Ms. Wodlinger's and Ms. Latford's Grade 9s had a great day out in Rouge Valley Urban National Park on Thursday May 30th. They tested water quality of local streams (it was good news!), learned random sampling techniques for population biology, and discovered different land uses in Toronto. All this geography and science while enjoying the sunshine, and adding quite a few steps to their daily physical activity count. We look forward to bringing more classes in the future.
Westmount CI Student Success Award
Congratulations to Daniella Vizelter who was honoured with the 'Celebrating Student Success award.
OFSAA Tennis On Monday June 4 and Tuesday June 5, our Senior Boys Doubles tennis team of Dylan Weltman and Michael Nissan, competed at OFSAA. The event, which took place at the Aviva Tennis Centre at York University, consisted of the top tennis players in the province. Although they were not able to advance far in the tournament, we are extremely proud of their hard work and dedication on the tennis court!
Westmount CI
Grade 12 photography students explored a variety of imagery, subject matter and concepts in their Option 2 projects.
SNAP
On May 30, our Community Class participated in the Regional Track and Field SNAP event. We did 100 and 200 meters runs, running and standing jumps, standing ball toss, and an obstacle course. We swept all the ribbons for our participation in every event. Every one was very tired and hungry! It was a perfect day!
Westmount CI
Guidance Updates @WCIGuidance
YOUR GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT Support and promote students’ well-being and continuous growth in three areas: personal (student) development, interpersonal development, and career development in order to help them develop resilience and realize their potential (success) as individuals and as valuable members of society.
-Ontario School Counsellors’ Association, 2015
GRADUATION VENUE DETAILS and TIPS
Parking: There is LOTS of parking. Please drive around the banquet hall to the south side and park at the “NCI Vaughan IcePlex” Entering the banquet hall: Students – Please use the “Classic Entrance” at the North side of the building. Family and Guests – Please use the “Queen Mary Entrance” at the West side of the building. All doors at the venue have signage. IMPORTANT REMINDERS Doors open at 5:45. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 Every person in your party must have a ticket; this includes small children. Your party must arrive together if you wish to sit together. Accessibility seating – there will be a limited area reserved for accessibility seating due to
space restrictions in hall. You must wear your cap and gown. For “what to wear” suggestions please visit https://sites.google.com/site/wciguidance/
graduation Do not bring any personal belongings. There is no coat check. Teachers are unable to hold
purses or other items. A professional photographer will be taking photos. There will be flower sales at the venue. There will be Commemorative DVD sales at the venue. Your official diploma, photo, and any other applicable paperwork will be available for pick-up
after July 16th in the main office of the school. Refreshments and desserts will be served following the ceremony
Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m.
Paradise Banquet and Convention Centre 7601 Jane Street (south of Hwy. 7), Vaughan, ON
Guidance Updates @WCIGuidance
Graduation EXTRA Ticket Sales!
Graduates will have the opportunity to purchase a max. of 2 additional tickets to the ceremony. Tickets must be purchased in-person from the Guidance Department between 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. NO SALES between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. First come, first serve and while supplies last. A second day of sales will be announced if there are tickets still available. All tickets are numbered and registered to the purchasing Graduate. Visit https://sites.google.com/site/wciguidance/graduation for further details. For real time notifications and updates, follow @WCIGuidance on Twitter #wcigrad #wcievent
Stay in the Loop All parents and guardians are invited to check out our guidance website and follow us on Twitter @WCIGUIDANCE
2018-2019
June 5, 2019 Laura Black York Region Rapid Transit Corporation Re: vivaNext construction corridors Thank you for your submission. I am replying to your request to distribute materials to schools under the jurisdiction of the York Region District School Board. The material submitted has been reviewed and pre-approved by Corporate Communications as is. Any changes to the flyer will make the pre-approval void. Any participation will be at the discretion of the school Principal, in accordance with Board policy. Board Policy and Procedure #182.0, Distribution of Materials: External Organizations addresses the dissemination of information from non-profit external organizations, which is in alignment with the Board’s planning processes and its Mission, Vision and Values to students, staff and the broader school community. The Board supports electronic, environmentally-responsible distribution of materials and significantly limits the printed materials from external organizations. For more information please review School Distribution Requests on the Board’s website. Next Steps for Electronic or Print Distribution of your Pre-Approved Materials:
The York Region District School Board complies with Canada’s Anti Spam Legislation (CASL), which may limit or prohibit the electronic distribution of your material. Please contact and send your materials, along with a copy of this pre-approval letter to schools directly. The following is a link to School Profiles
Your pre-approved material, if necessary, may be printed and distributed in limited quantities of 50 copies maximum per school, to be displayed or made available at the school’s discretion.
Please note that school staff will not hand out print materials to students directly.
As many schools are certified Ontario EcoSchools and have paperless or waste-reduction goals, please check with schools before producing or providing any print materials.
Organizations are responsible for delivering their print materials to schools directly. The following is a link to a directory of YRDSB schools: Schools-at-a- Glance
Pre-approval only applies to the materials submitted with this request and for one-time distribution.
A copy of this pre-approval letter (either sent in the body of an e-mail or as a PDF attachment) must accompany any and all electronic or print materials sent to YRDSB schools. * Please note that the Board does not endorse these materials. The York Region District School Board’s name and logo should not be used on these or supporting materials. Any printing or shipping costs incurred with regard to these materials are not the Board’s responsibility. I wish you success with your program. Sincerely,
Amanda Burnett Amanda Burnett Corporate Communications
• Construction will continue at all ten Vaughan vivastations
• Medians, planter boxes for trees and greenery, and construction of new, wider sidewalks throughout the corridor.
• Planting trees and greenery begins this year in some areas and will continue into next year [due to the short planting window].
• The multi-use path will be constructed on Highway 7 on the expanded bridge over Highway 400.
• Final paving of black asphalt, and paving the red asphalt in the centre bus rapidway lanes and intersections.
The vivaNext rapidway project is being built near your school.
Spring 2019
spring school newsletter
It’s time for a look-ahead at what’s coming up as we move into the final year of major construction on Highway 7 West and Bathurst & Centre in Vaughan. The rapidway is scheduled to open for service by the end of 2019, so, in short: It’s going to be busy!
things to be aware of:
• While we aim to balance the needs of commuters, businesses, area residents, the community at large and the project, overnight work and road closures are sometimes unavoidable.
• We understand that this type of work is disruptive to those who live, work and commute in the area, and crews take steps to reduce the impacts where possible.
• These work activities may have impacts such as vibration, noise and dust.
We know construction is messy and may look chaotic at times. Rest assured there is a methodical approach to what needs to be done, which is carefully planned and scheduled before work begins.
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safety during rapidway construction is crucial – your family counts on it
Pay attention to posted signs in and around construction zones.Because construction zones change as work progresses, it’s especially important for everyone – pedestrians, cyclists and drivers – to pay attention to posted signs. Watch for signs and traffic barrels that indicate lane closures and shifts, as well as relocated sidewalks and bus stops.
Cross at the designated crosswalk. It can be tempting to cross in the middle of the road, but this can be very dangerous. Instead, cross at a designated crosswalk. Look both ways and be aware of your surroundings.
Obey the posted speed limit in construction zones. Active construction zones often have reduced speed limits for good reason. To protect construction workers and pedestrians, it’s crucial for drivers to slow down and follow the posted speed limit, and pay close attention to construction signs and road markings.
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The value of patience. While construction can often be messy and look chaotic, we’re working hard to transform the corridor to a complete street with sidewalks, bike lanes and rapid transit. We sincerely mean it when we say your patience is appreciated.
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stay informed Coping with construction is a lot easier when you know what to expect, where to expect it, and for how long. The best ways to stay informed are to:
• Subscribe to electronic construction updates at vivanext.com/subscribe.
• Check our website regarding paving, road closures, overnight work atvivanext.com/vaughanimpacts.
• Follow us on our social media platforms:
Michelle GolandCommunity LiaisonHighway 7 West
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cell: 416.797.5653 email: [email protected]
cell: 905.251.4542email: [email protected]
Samantha BugosCommunity LiaisonBathurst & Centre
Westmount CI
SCHOOL BUS CANCELLATION NOTICE
Please note the following;
A decision to cancel school bus service will be region-wide meaning all school buses, vans and taxis will not oper-ate. Both the YRDSB and YCDSB operate many regional educational programs. Students attending these programs are transported over large attendance areas encompassing several municipal boundaries which prevents the ability to cancel bus service using a municipality or zone methodology.
When bus service is cancelled all school tests and/or examinations will be cancelled and rescheduled.
Student trips involving the use of school buses will also be cancelled. Unless otherwise stated, schools will remain open and parents can make arrangements to transport their children to and from school even if school bus service is cancelled. If buses are cancelled in the morning, they will not operate in the after-noon. Therefore students transported to school by parents will require the same transportation home. A bus cancellation message will be available at www.schoolbuscity.com, by calling 1-877-330-3001, or by following @YRDSB and @YCDSB on Twitter.
Parents, students and school staff may also access the following radio and television stations after 6:00 a.m. to receive bus cancellation information: RADIO 590 AM 640 AM 680 AM 860 AM 1010 AM 1050 AM 1540 AM 1580 AM 88.5 FM 89.9 FM 92.5 FM 93.1 FM 94.9 FM 95.9 FM 97.3 FM 98.1 FM 99.1 FM 99.9 FM 101.1 FM 102.1 FM 104.5 FM 100.7 FM 105.9 107.1 FM TELEVISION CITY TV CTV Barrie CTV Toronto CP24 GLOBAL NEWS
June 2019 MON TUE WED THU FRI
3 * Venture Week
* Springfest * Student Council
Campaign
4 * Venture Week
* Springfest * Student Council
Campaign
5 * Eid
* Venture Week * Student Council
Campaign
6 * Venture Week
* Prom * Student Council
Campaign
7 * Venture Week * Student Coun-
cil Campaign
10 * Dance Show
* Extra Grad ticket sales
11 * Dance Show
12 * EQAO
13 * EQAO
* Athletic Banquet
14 * EQAO (Make-up
date)
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- EXAMS P2— 20
- EXAMS P5— 21
- EXAMS P1—
24
- EXAMS P4— 25
- EXAMS P3— 26
* Exam Review Day 27
* PA Day * Graduation Ceremony
28 * PA Day
