Centennial Senior Public School April 2016 Centennial Website: centennialsr.peelschools.org 1 Attendance: 905-459-1965 Phone: 905-459-5200 Fax: 905-459-9352 Website centennialsr.peelschools.org Twitter @CentennialSrPS YouTube CentennialSr PS Principal Wayne Lee Vice Principal Lauren Huk Superintendent Adrian Graham CENTENNIAL PRIDE Participation Responsibility Integrity Determination Excellence March Overview The month of March was exciting since there were several different activities taking place in the school. Firstly, our school dance, pizza days, and spirit days, were huge successes and were sponsored by the student council. Tournaments such as the senior girls basketball tournament were also hosted in our school. Many students even took part in the Peel Technological Skills competitions and Centennial’s junior teams earned two bronze medals, one in lego mechanics and the other one in construction. Mr. Dobbie’s grade sixes were also interviewed by the Brampton Guardian for being telestudents who still had school on bus cancellation days. March was a wonderful month filled with success, and we hope that April is just as good. Holiday of the Month: April Fools Do you know what special day comes in the month of April? You guessed it! Aprils Fools Day! April Fools is a day full of fun and pranks. Many people prank their friends or perform tricks on their friends and call it an April Fools joke. The origins of this celebration is quite close to unknown. A correspondent in 1708… (cont. on page 2) Digital Newsletter Please visit our school website for more photos & articles. Mr. Dobbie and his telestudents! Principal’s Message By Mr. Lee Happy April! We hope everyone had a safe and warm March! At Centennial, we had our wonderful trustee Kathy McDonald speak to our students on Black History Month. Our talented Visual Arts teacher Mr. Pora, Ms. Alexander and students participated in Peel’s Black History Month Showcase at the Board Office.Special thanks to Ms. Randall and Free the Children Club’s successful Vow of Silence event! We continued to promote Centennial PRIDE by having our Spirit Day - Crazy Sweater Day, Rose Theatre Workshops, OFIP & COY, Grad Photos and so much more! (cont. on page 2)
CENTENNIAL PRIDE Participation Responsibility Integrity Determination Excellence
March Overview The month of March was exciting since there were several different activities taking place in the school. Firstly, our school dance, pizza days, and spirit days, were huge successes and were sponsored by the student council. Tournaments such as the senior girls basketball tournament were also hosted in our school. Many students even took part in the Peel Technological Skills competitions and Centennial’s junior teams earned two bronze medals, one in lego mechanics and the other one in construction. Mr. Dobbie’s grade sixes were also interviewed by the Brampton Guardian for being telestudents who still
had school on bus cancellation days. March was a wonderful month filled with success, and we hope that April is just as good. Holiday of the Month: April Fools Do you know what special day comes in the month of April? You guessed it! Aprils Fools Day! April Fools is a day full of fun and pranks. Many people prank their friends or perform tricks on their friends and call it an April Fools joke. The origins of this celebration is quite close to unknown. A correspondent in 1708… (cont. on page 2)
Digital Newsletter Please visit our school website for more photos & articles.
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Mr. Dobbie and his telestudents!
Principal’s Message By Mr. Lee
Happy April! We hope everyone had a safe and warm March! At Centennial, we had our wonderful trustee Kathy McDonald speak to our students on Black History Month. Our talented Visual Arts teacher Mr. Pora, Ms. Alexander and students participated in Peel’s Black History Month Showcase at the Board Office.Special thanks to Ms. Randall and Free the Children Club’s successful Vow of Silence event! We continued to promote Centennial PRIDE by having our Spirit Day - Crazy Sweater Day, Rose Theatre Workshops, OFIP & COY, Grad Photos and so much more! (cont. on page 2)
… wrote to a British magazine and asked “When did the origins of April Fools actually began?”. This question still is being asked today by many and no one yet has a clear answer. Some state that the holiday originally began in the early 18th century. Other people believe it to have originated in 16th century France. It was and still is known in France as “Poisson D’Avril”, which translates to April Fish. Surprisingly though April Fools is been a known and popular holiday since the 19th century, even though it still is not an official holiday.
Quick Jokes
Why was the cat afraid of a tree? Because of the bark!
What do you call an old snowman? Water!
What part of a fish weighs the most? The scales!
Why did the scientist install a knocker on his door? He wanted to win the No-bell prize!
What's a frog's favourite drink? Croak-a-Cola!
What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!
Which dinosaur knew the most words? The thesaurus!
What does a nosey pepper do? Gets jalapeno business!
Principal’s Message (cont.) We also had The Great Gulp, and we’re going to celebrate Pink Day and Pajama Day! Peel’s Climate Team recognized Centennial’s Eco Club! Three students will be showcased in demonstrating their Character Education - Respectful behaviour!
In Athletics, we are very pleased to announce our successes for this month:
- Senior Boys Badminton: We achieved the Senior Boys Badminton Team Finalist Banner! Congrats to Siddhant and Riley for winning the boys singles silver and bronze medals!
- Senior Girls Badminton: We achieved the Senior Girls Badminton Team Finalist Banner! Congrats to Ashravi for winning the girls singles gold medal! Congrats to Yashika and Alison for winning the girls doubles silver medal! Special thanks to coaches Mr. Gardner, Ms. Kelly and Mr. Lee!
- Senior Boys Basketball: We achieved third place at the team finals. Many thanks to Mr. Williams and Ms. Attia
- Senior Girls Basketball: We achieved the Senior Girls Basketball Team Championship Banner! Special thanks to coaches Mrs. Bradica and Mr. Pace!
- Junior Boys Basketball: We also achieved third place at the team finals. Many thanks to Mr. Williams and Ms. Attia.
- Cops For Cancer: We had our senior basketball teams verse police officers to raise money for cancer! (cont.)
Eco Club Our school is contributing to the well-being of planet Earth. We have our very own Eco Club and students and teachers such as Ms. Alexander and Ms.Schneller take time out of lunch to contribute in making the world a better place. They do everything from look through our recycling and garbage for flaws in our sorting as well as plan programs which encourage and promote being an eco friendly habitant of our Earth. It is very important to be a Global Citizen as it is one of the ways to give back to our planet for all the resources and materials it has provided us with. There are many ways we can be an eco-friendly member of our community. Everything from simply turning the tap off while brushing, to picking a piece of trash on your sidewalks. Everything counts. Anything counts. Small things we do now can have such an impact on our future. It is our responsibility to do what we know is right for our future generations, and our Mother Earth. We once again appreciate our school’s Eco Club for being generous contributors to our environment.
(cont.) This year’s fundraising commitments are Technology, Student Engagement and Positive Climate for Learning and Working. We are all working hard to fundraise for a large white screen for the gym, more technology tools for learning (i.e., Chrome books, iPads, apps), engaging students with different opportunities, promoting school spirit and beautifying our school. Thank you to all our students, their families, community members and staff for their dedication, time and hard work in supporting Centennial’s fundraising efforts!
This year’s School Success Goals are:
Numeracy: IF students are provided with opportunities to use a variety of strategies (i.e., technology, manipulatives, observations, conversations, products) to demonstrate their learning, THEN students will become more effective independent and collaborative problem solvers.
Literacy: IF we engage the students in a variety of learning activities to specifically develop their critical literacy skills, THEN students will be more proficient in critically analyzing different forms of media text.
Climate: By June 2016, we will improve the collective sense of safe, positive school climate by increasing positive student behaviours through a variety of proactive and responsive character and bullying prevention and intervention strategies.
All About Sports Engaging in sports and other physical activities are extremely vital parts of a student’s education. Although each sport has it’s own rules and equipment, every sport results in improvement of the following 3 things: good sportsmanship and teamwork, physical health, and disciplinary skills. Thus, it is important to engage in playing sports. It doesn't matter whether you prefer one sport over another, because every sport teaches students how to improve their daily lifestyle. Majority of sports require teams which consist of several students working together to achieve their goals. As a result, these students develop good teamwork skills which are beneficial for other subjects as well. They also learn how to collaborate and ensure that everyone has a role in the game. Playing sports are one of the many ways to improve your physical health. Although there are other options which can help your body, playing sports are guaranteed to help build your stamina and improve health. Lastly, sports are extremely helpful to increase discipline and focus while still having fun. In order to succeed and hope to win something from a game, it's essential to attend many practices. By attending all of these practices, you will become more disciplined and responsible. There are many students of Centennial who clearly have and display many of these qualities from being junior & senior athletes.
Science at CSPS Science at Centennial is a great experience. Recently, students at Centennial have been exploring the unit of cells and have just finished with the hydraulics and pneumatics unit which was quite fascinating. Students made machines which ran on hydraulic or pneumatic power such as robotic arms, cranes, catapults, bridges and much more. Students have also created excellent cell models from different materials such as food, clay, foam boards, plasticine and even minecraft. As a part of the mixtures and substances unit students also created products like lotions, perfumes and some juice forms. Many students also took part in the Peel technological skills competition. To conclude, the science program at Centennial is extremely interesting.
Book of the Month: Relic Master The “Relic Master” is an interesting novel. Its author Catherine Fisher has created a dark word in a medieval environment. This book is filled with fantasy with the adventures of different relics, masters and apprentices. A young boy, named Rafa, is the apprentice of the Relic Master, Galen. He struggles to keep up with the teachings of magic and power to become a new Relic Master. He finds himself trapped with Galen in a war between a warlord and the evil dominant force of the Watch. But, they find out that they’re in a war against more than just that. The truth becomes clear, as Rafa embarks on an adventure through a great amount of peril. Hope you enjoy the novel!
Smartphones The smartphone is a key to our daily lives. As humans, we use them all the time. Although, it isn't just adults, even kids have possession of such advanced devices. What is the smartphone, you may ask? A smartphone is a device which uses the normal functions of a phone, while allowing the user to experience the advantages of a toned-down computer. First of all, look at how small these smartphones are. Most computers don’t even fit into someone’s pocket. It is a combination of a PC and a phone, so it is able to do some of the things either one of those could not do before. For example, you can now call or take pictures, which is something that cannot be done easily on a PC. It is also possible to download many new applications and customize it to your will, which is something that cannot be done on a normal cell phone. History has changed and become more advanced. Meaning great things will come in the
Celebrating Faith and Culture Backgrounder - April 2016
The Peel District School Board is a mosaic of many cultures and faiths from all over the world. To commemorate this diversity, the board recognises special faith and culture days of our communities. April 2016 has several special faith and culture days to celebrate and remember:
Mmaal is celebrated by Nisga'a people of the Nass Valley in northwest British Columbia. It is the season when rivers again become accessible after winter. The Nisga'a people can launch their canoes and resume travel on the Nass River.
April 7 or 8 - Vasant Navratri and New Year’s Day in Hinduism
Chaitra Navratri (April 7 to 15) begins from this day. This festival is observed twice a year, in the month of Chaitra and then in Aswayuja (September/October). It lasts for nine days in honour of the nine manifestations of goddess Durga. During Navratri (the word literally means "nine nights"), devotees of Hinduism observe a fast and undertake religious activities like puja.
This day is also the beginning of a New Year 2073 for Hindu followers of Vikram Samvat Calendar. The New Year’s Day celebrations and festivities vary amongst the many denominations of the faith. Gudi Padwa and Ugadi will be observed on this day.
April 8 - Farvardegan in Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrians following Fasli calendar celebrate this ten day Farvardegan or Farvardingan festival honouring the dead. Followers of the faith believe that guardian angels of humans and spirits of departed souls (fravashis) return to earth during this period and accept the hospitality of relatives.
In the Bahá'í calendar, there are 19 months of 19 days each. Each month represents an attribute of God. April 8 is the Feast Day for the beginning Jalál, the second month of the Bahá'í calendar, signifying "glory."
The Bahá’í day starts and ends at sunset. The first day of each month is known as a Feast Day.
April 13 or 14 - Vaisakhi or Baisakhi in Sikhism and Hinduism
Celebrated throughout India, Vaisakhi has special importance for Sikhs. On this day in 1699, Sikhs believe that Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru, created the Order of the Khalsa and gave the five articles (kes, kara, kirpan, kangha, kachha) of the faith for amritdhari or initiated Sikhs.
This is the holiest day of the year for followers of Sikhism. Sikhs celebrate this day by visiting gurudwaras and distributing kada prasad. Processions led by the Panj Piaras or the five religious men, are taken out. Kirtans and recital of passages from the Granth Sahib are also organized in gurudwaras.
On this day, the farmers also commence cutting their harvest.The day is celebrated with Bhangra and Gidda dances in Punjab.
Vaisakhi, the first day of the Hindu solar year, is celebrated differently in the many regions of India. The farming communities in the northern states of India celebrate it as an agricultural and harvest festival. For people in Himachal Pradesh, it is a religious celebration and for many others - Bengal and southern states it is the New Year's Day with its distinct customs and traditions.
April 13 - Saka and New Year’s Day in Buddhism and Hinduism
The Saka calendar’s New Year’s Day is a religious and cultural celebration for Sri Lankan, Indian, Burmese, Kampuchean, Laotian and Thai Buddhists. The Saka calendar is a lunar calendar based on the Hindu astronomy of the holy Vedas.
This New Year's Day is celebrated also by Hindus in many Southeast Asia countries, such as India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia over two days. The exact date of celebration is determined by astrologers. New Year's Day observations, traditions and customs vary based on adherent's country however common to all are feasts, gift giving, religious ceremonies and spending time with family and friends.
April 15 - Sri Ramnavami in Hinduism
Ramanavmi celebrates the birth of Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and son of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya in India. He is the hero of Ramayana, the Sanskrit epic of 24,000 stanzas. A continuous recital of the book takes place for about a week prior to the celebration and on the day itself, the highlights of the story are read in temples.
Many communities and temples celebrate this festival for nine days, beginning from Gudipadwa—the first day (pratipada) of the month of Chaitra.
Celebrations on the day begin with a prayer to the sun early in the morning. At midday, when Lord Rama is supposed to have been born, a special prayer is performed. In northern India especially, an event that draws popular participation is the Ramanavmi procession or Ramleela – depiction by drama/play.
April 19 - Mahavir Jayanti in Jainism
Mahavira-Jayanti is the festival to commemorate the birth of Lord Mahavira, who was the 24th and the last Jain Tirthankara (enlightened soul). He was born on the 13th day of the rising moon in the month of Chaitra (March/April) in 599 BCE in India. Jain temples all over the world are decorated with flags for the occasion. On his birth anniversary, the followers of the faith observe the day by visiting temples, offering prayers, reaffirming their beliefs, meditating and listening to discourses on Mahavira's life and teachings. Mahavira-jayanti is celebrated not only to mark the birthday of Mahavira, but also to inculcate his teachings in one’s life. Mahavira preached that right faith (samyak-darshana), right knowledge (samyak-gnana), and right conduct (samyak-charitra) together is the real path to attain the liberation of one's self.
Sunset of April 20 to May 1 - Ridvan in Bahá'í
The festival of Ridvan, considered the "most great festival" in Bahá'í, is a 12-day celebration that starts at sunset April 19 and runs until sunset May 1. The most important date on the Bahá'í calendar, Ridvan (pronounced "Riz-wan") commemorates the public declaration of the prophethood of Baha'u'llah, the acknowledged founder of the Bahá'í faith.
The first (April 20), ninth (April 28) and 12th (May 1) days of Ridvan are all major Bahá'í holy days. Bahá'ís suspend work on the ninth day (April 28).
April 22 - Theravada New Year in Buddhism
In Theravada countries, Thailand, Burma, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Laos, the New Year is celebrated for three days from the first full moon day in April. In Mahayana countries the New Year starts on the first full moon day in January. However, the Buddhist New Year depends on the country of origin or ethnic background of the people. For example, Chinese, Koreans and Vietnamese celebrate late January or early February according to the lunar calendar, whilst the Tibetans usually celebrate about one month later while the Burmese, Cambodian, Sri Lankan and Thai Buddhists celebrate their New Year on this day.
Sunset of April 22 to 30 - Pesach (Passover) in Judaism
Pesach, or Passover, commemorates the liberation of the Jews from Egypt and slavery. It is celebrated for eight days. Pesach begins at dusk (before sundown) on April 22nd . The first and last two days of the festival are full holidays - work is not done by followers.
A highlight is the Seder (meaning "order") meal held in each family’s home on the first evening of Pesach, when the story of their deliverance is recounted as narrated in the Haggadah (the Telling, the Story). Matzah (unleavened bread) is eaten throughout the festival, as are other foods that contain no leaven and are symbolic to the struggle. (cont.)
There is a great spring cleaning in the home before the festival to ensure that no trace of leaven is left in the home during Pesach.
April 24 (J) - Palm Sunday in Christianity
Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week leading up to Easter for Eastern Orthodox churches who follow the Julian calendar. It celebrates the story of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where people spread palm branches and clothing before him. During Palm Sunday services, many churches distribute cut palm leaves, sometimes woven into the shape of a cross.
April 24 - Zarathosht-no-Diso in Zoroastrianism
In April each year, Zoroastrians following the Qadimi calendar, commemorate the anniversary of the death of Prophet Zarathustra (Zoroaster), the founder of their faith. Scholars say he lived between 1500 and 1000 bce in northeast Iran.
April 27 to May 16 - the month of Jamál in Bahá'í
In the Bahá'í calendar, there are 19 months of 19 days each. Each month represents an attribute of God. April 28 is the Feast Day for the beginning of the third month of Jamál, which signifies beauty.
The Bahá’í day starts and ends at sunset. The first day of each month is known as a Feast Day.
April 28 (J) - Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) in Christianity
Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) is remembered as the time Jesus ate a final meal together with his followers. On the evening of Maundy Thursday, Christians remember Judas' betrayal of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.
The end of Lent is observed differently by the various Christian denominations. Followers of the faith mark this period with prayer, fasting and abstinence.
April 29 (J) - Good Friday (Holy Friday) in Christianity and Canada
Good Friday commemorates the execution of Jesus by crucifixion. It is a day of mourning for followers of the faith. During special Good Friday services, Christians meditate on Jesus' suffering and death on the cross, and what this means for their faith.
April 30 to May 4 - Ghambar Maidyozarem in Zoroastrianism
Followers of Zoroastrianism celebrate six seasonal festivals, known as the Ghambars. These are associated with agricultural seasons. Ghambar Maidyozarem, the mid-spring feast, celebrates the creation of the sky and the harvesting of the winter crop.
Questions?
If you would like any more information on how to celebrate these days, please call Varsha Naik, Community Liaison Coordinator at 905-890-1010, ext. 2573 or e-mail her [email protected]
Peel board celebrates public education during Education Week – April 18 to 22 Peel public schools will host hundreds of special activities and events to celebrate Education Week 2016. To give schools plenty of time to hold activities, this celebration of education will be held from April 18 to 22. The theme for this year's focus on education is You Inspire.
In addition to inviting parents and community residents to visit their classrooms during the week, Peel schools are hosting open houses, plays/musicals, storytelling, environmental activities, awards assemblies, talent shows and much more.
One of the highlights of Education Week is the presentation of Awards of Excellence. The award recipients are students, volunteers, staff and community partners who have made outstanding contributions to public education in Peel. The awards will be presented to 26 deserving recipients at the Showcase of Excellence ceremony on April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the board room, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario St., Mississauga.
More than 800 individuals will also be honoured during Education Week with Awards of Distinction for their contributions to their school or workplace.
Earth Week – April 18 to 22, 2016 Earth Week encompasses the international celebration of Earth Day on April 22. This is the most celebrated environmental event worldwide. Initiated in 1970, this event has been considered the birth of the environmental movement.
Each year, more than 6 million Canadians join 500 million people in over 180 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues. In Canada, Earth Day has grown into Earth Week and even Earth Month to accommodate the profusion of events and projects. Here are some ways that you can celebrate earth week with your family:
• create a backyard or schoolyard habitat
• plant a garden or tree
• start a recycling program at home
• organize a carpooling campaign in your neighbourhood to reduce air pollution
• pick up trash in your neighbourhood
• read a book about an endangered species
• make a visit to your local zoo, aquarium or museum
• visit a local park, wildlife area or farm to provide a fun opportunity to learn about the environment and life
Centennial goes pink on April 12 April 13 is Day of Pink, the international day to celebrate diversity and inclusion to work towards ending homophobia, transphobia and all forms of bullying and discrimination. This year, there are several bolded holy days taking place on April 13. In order to give all of our students an opportunity to be part of this important inclusion activity, Peel District School Board schools will recognize Day of Pink on April 12 this year.
“Equity and inclusion is something that all Peel schools teach throughout the year and discuss with students daily—it is embedded in everything we do,” says Tony Pontes, director of education. “Day of Pink is just one more way for us to ensure students and staff learn, work and develop in environments that are safe, equitable, inclusive, respectful and nurturing for all.”
Day of Pink began when a high school student in Cambridge, Nova Scotia, was bullied with homophobic language because he wore a pink shirt to school. The next day, hundreds of students at his school stood up to bullying and wore pink to school to show their support for equity and
Register today for Adult ESL or LINC classes Do you know an adult that is interested in improving their English language skills for work, study or daily life?
Through the Continuing & Adult Education department, the Peel District School Board offers a wide variety of English language classes that help parents experience success in Canadian English in both listening/speaking and reading/writing. Courses are designed for a range of basic, intermediate and advanced English (Levels 1 to 7) as well as the more experienced learner needing to prepare for an IELTS exam.
Classes are ongoing - Register anytime.
All learners that complete a session will earn a certificate of learning from the Peel District School Board.
Classes operate from six locations in Brampton and Mississauga with three specially designed adult centres at:
• Bramalea - Adult Education Centre - 25 Kings Cross Road, Unit 3
• Brampton - Adult Education Centre - #300 - 7700 Hurontario Street
• Mississauga - Adult Education Centre - 100 Elm Drive West, Room 117
To learn more or to register, call 905-270-6000
Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation or follow us on Twitter: @PDSBLearnESL
School closed for PA Day on April 11, 2016 As a result of labour settlements with various federations and employee groups, the Ministry of Education has directed all school boards to create an additional Professional Activity Day this year and for each school year going forward.
For the 2015-16 school year, the additional PA Day for the Peel District School Board will be April 11, 2016. All Peel board elementary and secondary schools will be closed to students on this day. The next day, April 12, will remain a Day 3 for students.
Bus delays, cancellation information available on STOPR website At the Peel District School Board, we are committed to providing safe and efficient transportation services for our students to and from school every day. Transportation staff do their best to ensure that buses arrive and leave on time, but sometimes, delays happen.
Information about delays may not always be available through the school, especially if they happen outside of the school day. The best place for find information about bus delays and cancellations, as they happen, is the Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR) website at www.stopr.ca. To find information specific to your child's bus, you will need the bus route number.
Summer School 2016 Secondary School full and make-up credit classes will be offered at 12 high schools throughout the Board this summer. Peel eLearning-Summer classes and two-credit Co-operative Education programs are also available. Please visit www.peelschools.org/summerschool for more details.
Parent resources help you support your child’s learning At the Peel District School Board, our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each child. There is no doubt that families play a vital role in helping us achieve this goal. As our partner in education, we hope you'll stay connected to your child's learning throughout his or her entire school experience.
In October 2014, the Peel board sought input from families to help guide the development of resources that help parents and caregivers support their children’s learning. The result is a new Help Your Child online resource centre on the Peel board’s website with the topics families said were important to them.
Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild to explore all resources available to parents.
There you will find easy-to-navigate buttons that connect families to tip sheets and web pages on a number of different topics, including math, homework, special education, EQAO and mental health.
Let’s Talk: Provide input on the Peel District School Board’s 2016-17 budget priorities The Peel District School Board has a long history of fiscal responsibility, focused on a mission to inspire success, confidence and hope in each student. Through our goal to use resources effectively to enhance student achievement, the board has been able to do so in an efficient and sustainable manner, while supporting the needs of all learners.
To guide the Peel board in the development of its 2016-17 school year budget, trustees are seeking input from staff, parent, student and community members. We’d like to hear from you about what you see as budget priorities for the upcoming school year.
To provide input, individuals may:
• Delegate the board at Regular Meetings of the Board on April 26, 2016, or May 10, 2016.
• Provide input through your School Council. Please contact your School Council chair to find out when budget consultation will be discussed at an upcoming meeting.
• Complete a brief, online survey at www.peelschools.org/BUDGET by May 13, 2016.
Before you provide input, you may choose to refer to the Peel board’s Report Card for Student Success at www.reportcardforstudentsuccess.org in an effort to align your ideas with the board’s strategic plan, goals and key priorities. Other resources are available at www.peelschools.org/
Keeping children safe in and around storm sewers, waterways Rising and fast moving water in lakes, ponds and creeks is increasingly likely during spring. Children playing in and around storm sewers and watercourses, entering storm sewers through the outfalls, and entering storm sewers through access covers is dangerous. The following information will help keep children safe:
• water flows in storm sewers and watercourses are unpredictable and may change quickly
• toxic gases may be present in and around storm sewers and watercourses
• access is restricted, making rescue attempts are difficult
• tragic falls could take place
Please review this information with your children and let them know how dangerous storms sewers and waterways are.
Help us to encourage and enhance parent involvement in Peel Apply for a position on the board's Parent Involvement Committee
The Peel board’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) meets regularly throughout the school year to review the board’s plans for parent involvement as they relate to parent, family and community engagement, and to make suggestions to schools, councils and the board regarding additional parent outreach.
As mandated by the ministry, the purpose of Peel board's PIC is to:
• support, encourage, and enhance meaningful parental involvement within schools and across the district, including, outreach to parents who find involvement more challenging
• work collaboratively with the school board to support student success
• seek out the advice and ideas of school councils, and other parents and partners as they plan and implement strategies to involve more parents at the regional level
• develop strategies for enhancing parental engagement and outreach
Parent application packages will be made available on April 6 at www.peelschools.org/PIC. Forms must be returned by April 29, 2016.
