Arnott Charlton Public School
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Multicultural Settlement Worker Neelam Khan is our Settlement Worker at Arnott
Charlton Public School. She provides one-on-one
assistance to parents and guardians. She helps
newcomer families adapt and integrate into the
Canadian Education system, culture and society.
She speaks Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. If you need
any information related to employment,
immigration, school, or community programs
please contact her by phone (416) 471-5681 or via
email at [email protected]. She is at
Arnott Charlton on Tuesdays & Fridays from 8:00-
3:30 p.m.
School Council Many thanks to our parents who came to our first
School Council meeting on Sept. 25th. It was well
attended and we have a great team on our
Council this year with the following members:
Tamara Stuckey and Tricia-Gaye Bloomfield (Co-
Chairs), Shalini Khaware (Treasurer), Heather Ottay
(Secretary), Jacquie Brayley (Support Staff Rep),
Rumana Murad (Community Rep) and Sherri
Nishimura (Teacher Rep). We are looking forward
to working with our Council and parent
community to support our students. All parents
Terry Fox Donations Arnott Charlton staff and students enjoyed the
annual Terry Fox Walk around our community.
We had set a goal and surpassed it with our total
of $1055.00 raised for cancer research. Batman
dropped in to our Sept. assembly with a
message encouraging us to reach our
fundraising goal and would come back to visit
when we achieved it. In Oct. the students got a
surprise visit with a big thank you to them. We
thank our students and families for all the
donations and keeping in mind a real hero,
Terry Fox, as we walked together for a worthy
cause.
We thank our committee members, Mrs. Teti, Ms.
Strachan, Ms. Yadav and Mr. Dippel for planning
this special event.
Principal: Mrs. J. Lek
Vice Principal: Mrs. K. Workman
Office Manager: Mrs. J. Brayley
Office Assistant:
Superintendent: Mrs. H. Mason
Trustee: Mr. D. Green
140 Winterfold Drive
Brampton, ON L6V3V8
Phone: 905-456-3159
Fax: 905-456-3601
mailto:[email protected]
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are invited to join us at our meetings scheduled
this year on Nov. 20, Jan. 22, and Apr.16.
September Student Success Assembly (By: Ms. Legault & Ms. Beaudin) Ms. Beaudin and Mrs. Legault’s classes explored what
‘caring’ looks like and feels like for this month’s
assembly through a song, ‘Everybody,’ and a skit. 5A
took to the stage to present their song, reminding us
all that everybody needs love. They worked hard to
put it all together and impart their message of care
and love, using actions, visuals, and choreography,
while working well as a unit toward a final goal. 5C
shared discussions about how people can sometimes
feel alone and isolated at school, and what we can
do as their peers to demonstrate care and
compassion. They created 5 tableaux representing
different scenarios of poor behaviour towards others
and then, to the song ‘You’ve Got a Friend In Me,’
other students rearranged each skit so the scenes
changed to ones showing ‘caring.’ The students took
ownership over both the problems and the solutions.
We are super proud of you!!!
Celebrate World Teacher Appreciation Day Sunday, October 5, 2014 Since 1994, parents and students from around the
world have celebrated World Teacher Appreciation
Day to commemorate the work of teachers and their
contributions to society. We thank our teachers at
Arnott Charlton as they are appreciated and are
special for how they make a difference.
Staff Professional Learning On our P.A. Days staff were engaged in planning
and professional development activities focused
on School Success. Teachers collaborated in
activities and discussions to improve students’
numeracy skills and teaching strategies to engage
students in their learning. Staff also shared
information and tools to continue fostering positive
relationships, safety, and school climate for
learning and working.
Fall Soccer Tournament By: Ms. Strachan
On Friday October 24, 2014 our school participated
in a Junior Co-Ed Fall Soccer Tournament at Agnes
Taylor Public School. The coaches were very proud
of the teamwork and excellent sportsmanship shown
by our team members, who played against three of
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the other five teams and scored several goals. Thank
you to all students who tried out for the team, as well
as to the parents and staff who supported us. We
thank the following players and coaches for
representing our school. Way to go Arnott Charlton
Cheetahs!!
Samuel J., Alian K., Muhammad A., Sanna H.,
Foram F., Veli D., Arman M., Colt C., Manpreet K.,
Maria M., Alisha S., Gagandeep S.,
Mr. Harvie, Mr. Dippel, Ms. Vaid, and Ms. Strachan
Parent/Teacher Interviews Thank you to all parents/guardians for attending the
progress report interviews. Your continued
involvement and support for your child’s progress and
success are important. The interviews are focused on
the achievements of your child and his/her goals.
Discuss the learning skills and attitudes that will help
him/her succeed not only at school but also in life.
Kindergarten parents will receive their child’s
Summary of Progress at the end of January.
Halloween Parade The staff and students had the opportunity to watch
and participate in our annual Halloween parade.
There were also a variety of activities to engage the
kids in some fun learning.
Remembrance Day Arnott Charlton school community honoured
Remembrance Day with poems, songs, video, and a
presentation of wreaths created by each class. We
thank Liam Morris, a student from Mayfield
Secondary School, for playing the “Last Post” on his
trumpet for the moment of silence. We thank our
committee members Mrs. Masaki, Mrs. Baker, Ms.
Nishimura, Ms. Stachan and Mrs. McMurray for
organizing the assembly and to our parents and
guest who joined us.
Primary Winter Concert This year’s Winter Concert will be
performed by our Grades 1, 2 and 3
students and will take place on
Thursday, December 18th at 6:30 p.m.
students are to be dropped off at 6:00 p.m. to get
organized in their designated classrooms while
you take a seat in the large gym. Please stay for
the entire concert, which will be apporximately
one hour, to honour the hard work of the children
in their preparation. For those who are unable to
attend the evening performance, there will be a
dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 18th at 9:00 a.m.
The school will be in attendance to watch this
daytime performance. We look forward to sharing
this special event with you.
Grade 4 C.C.A.T. Test Standardized tests are one measure of student
ability and achievement. The grade 4 students
participating in writing the Canadian Abilities Test
between November 10 - 24. The C.C.A.T. test
scores are an indicator of the student’s potential
for learning academic material. It measures
reasoning skills and problem solving abilities
common to a number of subject areas.
Holiday Food Drive We will be continuing our school’s
annual food drive this year. We will be
collecting donations of non-perishable
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food items throughout December to help community
members. All foods are welcome and some
suggestions for donations are rice, peanut butter,
baby food and formula, canned fruit or vegetables,
canned fish or meat, macaroni and cheese, pasta
and sauce, lentils, cans of stew or hearty soup,
powered or canned milk, cheese spread, and cans of
beans.
We thank you in advance for your generosity and
thoughtfulness in reaching out to others in need. All
donations will be placed in the boxes provided
outside the office.
The Spirit of Giving We know that small acts of kindness can
have a big impact and help make a
difference in the lives of others. In addition to our
annual food drive throughout this month, we would
like to collect new or gently used mittens, scarves and
hats to donate to children in need. Please have your
child deliver your donations to the office, which will
then be delivered to the Salvation Army. We are also
collecting new toys for the program Toys for Tots.
Thank you for your consideration and contributions.
Supervision on Inclement Weather Days Teacher supervision does not being until
8:10 a.m. As we encounter rainy, colder
and snowy days ahead, we encourage
all parents, guardians, and caregivers to
ensure that your child is dressed
appropriately for the weather
conditions. On rainy days and
extremely cold days, teachers will let
the children in at the entry doors at
8:10 a.m. where they will be supervised inside the
hallways until instructional time begins. By reinforcing
these procedures, our staff will continue to effectively
supervise the children both outdoors and indoors as
we focus on keeping children safe.
Lost and Found It would be helpful to label items of clothing as many
items make their way to the Lost and Found box.
Labelled items can be returned and “mixed up” items
are sorted out more easily. Students and parents are
encouraged to check for lost items during the
upcoming parent/teacher interviews this month. Any
unclaimed items will be donated to charity
afterwards.
Student Leadership Council By: Mrs. Haswell
This year marks our second year of our Student
Leadership Council. Our class reps have been
chosen and have already started to have class
meetings and fill the voice boxes with new and
exciting ideas to help make Arnott Charlton a
special place for everyone. We have also
selected the 4 Division reps and they are looking
forward to bringing student ideas form the voice
boxes to the attention of Mrs. Lek at their monthly
meetings, so that together they can collaborate
on initiatives for the students of Arnott Charlton.
The four leadership teams have been established
and students are meeting with their lead teachers
and engaging in opportunities to help develop
their leadership skills and abilities.
This year the Student Leadership Council will be
offering the Peer Mentoring Team. The purpose of
this team is to help students solve problems
collaboratively using the concepts of Restorative
Practices. Peer mentors will be visible on the
playground and will help students solve problems
in a positive and restorative manner. Mrs. Mistry
and Ms. Gallo will be leading this team, as they
are both trained in Restorative Practices and are
excited to teach these skills to our Peer Mentors.
We would like to congratulate all our class reps:
Grade 1 Elijah C., Nyomi S., Chace A., Adeena S.,
Abriana B., and Sia D.
Grade 2 Briana B., Shehzad R., Dimitri G., Shariah
W., Mahd A., Bushra J., and Alanna D.
Grade 3 Krisha F., Namanprret D., Aaniua S., Sania
B., Sahij G., and Saawan M.
Grade 4 Richard J., Ibrahim M., Altrida M.,
Taranjot S., Gurman B., and Julie M.
Grade 5 Hardeep M., Alishba M., Parth A., Rumesa
N., Hemant A., and Nashita R.
We would like to congratulate our Primary Division
reps Nabeeha T. and Krish A. and our Junior
Division reps Shanta I., Parth A., and Sahejpreet D.
Aaminah Q. and Aaryan G. will serve as alternates
when absences occur.
We look forward to the collaborative work of the
following students on the different leadership
teams. Thank you to all students who had applied.
PALS (Playground Activity Leaders) Gr. 3
Damian W. Basil E. Krish A.
Aqsa S. Aditya D. Gurnorr M.
Amber H. Elly H. Jussiah W.
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Ria S. Nalita L. Jasmeet G.
Lucious M. Namanpreet D Harshdeep S.
Noor E. Amreen A. Tazmin K.
Sophia D. Antarkish J Tom M
Eshe D. Steven T. Hanan A.
Jr. Tech Team
Saimithraa A. Nimrat B. Alrida M.
Zainab R. Sanna H. Reshanna R.
Ibrahim M. Jimmy S. Alishba M.
Khushboo P. Sehaji D. Hardeep M.
Rahul B. Tanraj T. Patrick T.
Spirit Squad
Kyla M. Elyssa B. Manmeet G.
Kaylynn H. Monica J. Angelica B.
Harneet S. Haider M. Kishani Y.
Basil E. Mantej C. Skyler P.
Nabhan Hanan A. Amira
Dhrurvan M. Hurr R. Faith B.
Riya R. Saimithraa A. Zoha M.
Shiv J. Hardeep M. Rumesa N.
Rahul V. Parth A. Amreen A.
Sahejpreet D
Community Outreach Team
Aaminah Q. Dhruvan M. Jimmy S.
Yousra S. Jessica M. Parth A.
Maryam S. Caliah S. Rahul V.
Kaurleen B. Haley L. Shavon B.
Anusti S. Misbah Sahejpreet D.
Peer Mentoring team will be announced in the
next newsletter.
Time for school - A parent’s guide to regular school attendance
Elementary school is a wonderful time in the life of a
child, a time of great strides in learning and in social
and emotional development. Many things affect your
child’s success, from the quality of his or her teachers,
to the makeup of the class. One of the most
important factors is your child’s regular and timely
attendance.
Getting to class on time, and avoiding absences,
are critical if your child is to get the most out of
school. It seems obvious. But the fact is that
elementary students tend to miss and average of
eight or more school days during the year. What
can you as a parent do to help ensure your child’s
proper attendance?
Is your child missing more? Why does attendance
matter?
First, understand that getting to school–every day
and on time–matters at every level, perhaps even
more so in elementary school. That’s because
important learning occurs daily, right from the start
of class. And because you establish patterns early
on. By being punctual and responsible, children
are acquiring positive habits about school
attendance. Some other things to consider:
By being late, children miss important social
time with their peers before school begins.
Students who are late often feel embarrassed
or self-conscious.
Late arrivals can disrupt the routine of the
classroom.
A last-minute rush can be stressful for the child,
and get her to school in the wrong frame of
mind.
Missing even five or 10 minutes of the day can
make it harder for the student to understand
the material being taught.
Frequent absenteeism leads to gaps in a
child’s skills and knowledge base, cause the
child to fall behind his peers and hurt his self-
esteem.
Too many missed school days can increase
isolation, as the child stands out from her
classmates and misses opportunities to
develop socially.
Absenteeism makes it tougher for the child to
develop a good rapport with the teachers.
When Time is Ticking
Few homes run like clockwork. The morning
routine, especially, can be a mad scramble. But
there are effective strategies for getting your little
one up and out the door on time.
Get your child to bed at a reasonable hour.
Set realistic and consistent schedules and rules
at home. Getting ready for school should be
part of the child’s overall routine, something
that’s expected of him every day.
The night before school, do whatever is
necessary to shave time in the morning, such
as setting out clothes, packing lunch, and
setting schoolbags at the door.
Have a set morning routine that the child can
easily follow, i.e washing hands and face,
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going to the bathroom, dressing, making the
bed, brushing teeth, and eating a healthy
breakfast.
Avoid any distractions that can slow the child
down, like TV or games.
If you’re running late regularly, set your alarm
to get up earlier.
Is it a sick day?
Children do get sick sometimes – they are still
developing natural resistance to certain
infections, their hygiene behaviours are still
developing and germs spread more easily in a
classroom. So some missed school is unavoidable,
for the child’s own well-being, and the protection
of her classmates. But there are ways to cut down
on sick days.
Teach your child about proper handwashing,
after going to the bathroom, playing outside
or wiping his nose.
Follow other healthy habits, from eating
nutritious food to getting enough sleep.
Some symptoms make school attendance
uncomfortable, like a fever, vomiting, or
diarrhea. But if you’re unsure whether your
child is sick enough to miss school, talk to your
doctor.
Some children pretend to be sick to avoid
school. Ask yourself is the child’s symptoms are
vague, (i.e. a headache, upset stomach,
fatigue), if your child tends to miraculously
recover just after school starts or ends, or if the
illness is happening during stressful times at
school or at home. Allowing your child to
remain home when there’s no real illness sets a
bad pattern.
If you decide to keep your child home, inform
the school and keep the child in bed or doing
quiet, low-key activities. A day off from school
shouldn’t be a holiday, it should be a time to
recuperate from illness, so the child can return
as soon as possible.
Set the right example
Children follow the lead of their parents. If you
place an importance on regular and prompt
school attendance, so will your child.
Show interest in your child’s education by
asking about the school day, celebrating
school successes, attending school events and
parent-teacher interviews, volunteering at
school, and communicating with your child’s
teacher. The more you value school, the more
your child will.
Provide a home environment that encourages
learning and curiosity.
Treat the school hours with respect. If you have
to make an appointment for your child,
arrange it before or after school or, if that’s not
possible, at the very beginning or end of the
day.
When it comes to planning family trips, some
parents will factor in the schedule in the higher
grades, but think little of pulling their child out
of school. If anything, younger students can
be affected more when they miss an
extended period, finding it tough to relearn
classroom routines and rejoin their peer group.
Learning is cumulative, building on the skills
and concepts that were introduced before.
And this process is ongoing. Family trips can be
wonderful learning experiences themselves.
But if they must occur during the school year,
please save them for scheduled breaks.
If your child resists going to school, for no
apparent reason, talk to him or her about any
possible problems with the school, teacher or
other kids. However, don’t give in to coaxing,
pleading or threatening and keep the child at
home. That creates a bad precedent.
Need more information?
If you have any questions regarding any of the
issues raised here about lateness or attendance,
or if you’re looking for other tips on getting your
child to school, please talk to us. By working
together, we can help support a more successful
school experience for your child. Visit our website
at www.peelschools.org.
Safety reminders ensure safe
travel to and from school School bus safety week is October 20 to 24
According to the Canada Safety Council, it is 16
times safer per kilometre to travel on a school bus
than in a family vehicle. However, while bus
transportation is safe, accidents do occur and
many of these incidents involve individuals outside
the bus. To ensure children stay safe in and
around school buses, it is important to reinforce
the following safety reminders:
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Tips for riding the bus
Take a seat as quickly as possible, put
belongings under the seat and stay
seated.
Never stick anything out of the window,
including part of your body.
Refrain from eating on the bus. If a choking
incident occurs, the driver may not be
able to help immediately.
Wait until the school bus stops before
standing up to exit the vehicle.
Tips for exiting the bus:
When getting off the bus, take two large steps
away from bus. If you have to walk in front of the
bus, do so at least three metres (10 giant steps)
away from the bus.
The driver must be able to see students
exiting the bus and will give a signal when
it is safe to cross. If more than one student
is crossing in front of the bus at the same
time, they should cross in single file.
Children must never reach for something
that is under the bus without the driver’s
permission. Let the driver know that
something is under the bus or wait until the
bus moves out of the way.
Tips for walking to school:
Help your child establish a safe, direct
route to school. Avoid potential safety
hazards such as train tracks, busy
intersections, and reinforce what safety
precautions to follow.
Stay on sidewalks whenever possible. If
there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of
the road and walk facing traffic.
Cross streets at intersections and at
crosswalks and learn to look to the left, the
right, and the left again before
proceeding.
Wait until traffic comes to a stop before
crossing. Make sure drivers see you before
you cross. Don't assume the driver will stop
for you.
For more information about school bus safety,
visit www.elmer.ca or www.safety-council.org.
Positive School Climate We are continuing our focus on character education
and incorporating the character attributes in the
students’ learning through literacy, activities,
presentations, and events throughout the year.
Students will be recognized for demonstrating these
attributes at our monthly student assemblies.
September Caring
October Cooperative
November Respectful
December Inclusive
January Honest & Responsible
February Caring
March Cooperative
April Respectful
May Inclusive
June Honest & Responsible
Student of the Month Congratulations to the following students for their
outstanding achievements! We are very proud of
you! September’s character attribute was Caring.
Teacher Students Ms. Allison Abiha & Justin
Mrs. Beaudin
Mr. Brar
Ms. Caswell Jugaad, Pahul & Elyssa
Mr. Dodd Harneet, Haider & Ria
Mrs. Edwards / Mrs. Rai Riyon & Alyssa
Mrs. Foy / Ms. Pham Mr. Furniss / Mrs. Campbell Makayla & Isaac
Ms. Gallo / Ms. Cherra Roxana & Avinash
Mrs. Legault Rahul V. & Abigail
Mrs. Malyk / Ms. Rai Jasveer & Vivian
Mrs. Mistry
Mr. Pagnan
Mrs. Ranwan Sahij & Namanpreet Ms. Rowett / Ms. Williams Joanna, Jennifer & Toni-Ann
Ms. Sharma Krisha & Saawan
Ms. Smith & Ms. Luu Elizabeth & Edris
Mr. Stenhouse Julie & Taranjot
Ms. Sterling Harman & Jasleen
Mrs. Teti Leal & Jahiem
Ms. Vachon Haya & Jonathan
Mrs. Vaid Saimithraa & Vedanshi
Mrs. Weinwurm Saavn & Kris
Ms. Yadav Manahil, Silvia & KJ
October’s character attribute was
Cooperative.
Teacher Students Ms. Allison Aleena & Irteza
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Mrs. Beaudin
Mr. Brar Sania & Sophia
Ms. Caswell Arfaa & Yashvi
Mr. Dodd Aaryan & Shanti
Mrs. Edwards / Mrs. Rai
Mrs. Foy / Ms. Pham Jacob & Simrat Mr. Furniss / Mrs. Campbell Keiyon
Ms. Gallo / Ms. Cherra Sukhman, Rida &
Shanelle
Mrs. Legault Kaurleen & Sahejpreet
Mrs. Malyk / Ms. Rai Payton & Aaliyah
Mrs. Mistry Chace & Shehryar
Mr. Pagnan Abrianna & Baljinder
Mrs. Ranwan Aaniya & Derek
Ms. Rowett / Ms. Williams Joseph, Najayla &
Megan
Ms. Sharma
Ms. Smith & Ms. Luu Maira, Puneet &
Jeremiah
Mr. Stenhouse Khushi, Ibrahim & Rumia
Ms. Sterling Aveer & Kaylynn
Mrs. Teti Eleven & Alexis
Ms. Vachon Himanshu & Zainab
Mrs. Vaid Nimrat & Paramvir
Mrs. Weinwurm Selena & Aryian
Ms. Yadav Tajveer, Madhurika,
Rumesa & Hammad
November’s character attribute was Respectful.
Ms. Allison Brian & Shariah
Mrs. Beaudin John & Yousra
Mr. Brar Amber & Johnny
Ms. Caswell Bilal & Deewa
Mr. Dodd Sarah & Max
Mrs. Edwards / Mrs. Rai Aryan, Jasleen &
Jashanjit
Mrs. Foy / Ms. Pham Chanelle & Deven Mr. Furniss / Mrs. Campbell Jayden
Ms. Gallo / Ms. Cherra Gurneer, Christel &
Manat
Mrs. Legault Maria & Gagandeep
Mrs. Malyk / Ms. Rai Maneet & Harnoor
Mrs. Mistry Shehroze & Kimora
Mr. Pagnan Mylee & Sia
Mrs. Ranwan Madia & Kishani
Ms. Rowett / Ms. Williams Clayon Jr. (CJ), Gebryel,
Erica & Vaden
Ms. Sharma
Ms. Smith & Ms. Luu Ahmad, Shaileigh &
Simer
Mr. Stenhouse Zeshawn, Azelea & Chad
Ms. Sterling Bushra & Sruti
Mrs. Teti Drayden & Kaden
Ms. Vachon Alian & Zarmeen
Mrs. Vaid Isaiah & Ali
Mrs. Weinwurm Vaishnavi & Hannah
Ms. Yadav Amreen, Nimrat,
Manpreet & Harjot
Celebrating Faith and Culture November 2014
DATE
CELEBRATION
November Gwilatkw
November 1 All Saints' Day
November 1 Samhain
November 1 Ashura
November 4 -22 The month of Qudrat
November 6 Dev Diwali
November 6 Birth of Guru Nanak
November 11 Remembrance Day
November 12 Birth of Baha’u’lláh
November 15 or
28(J) or 30
First day of Advent (Christmas
fast)
November 16 Louis Riel Day
November 23 -
December 11
The month of Qawl
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg
Bahadur
November 26 Day of Covenant
November 28 Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Bahá
November 30 First Sunday of Advent
Celebrating Faith and Culture December 2014
December Luut'aa
December 2 Maun Agiyaras or
Muanajiyaras
December 6 Sanghamitta Day
December 8 Bodhi Day (Rohatsu)
Sunset of
December 11 to 30
the month of Masa'il
December 13 Birthday of Imam Agakhan
Sunset of
December 17 to 24 Chanukah
Eve of December
20 to 21
Yule
December 21 Tohji-taisai
December 25 Christmas
December 26 Boxing Day
December 26 Zarathosht-no-Diso
December 26 to
January 1
Kwanza
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December 28 Birth of Guru Gobind Singh
December 31 to
January 4
Ghambar Maidyarem
December 31 to
January 18
the month of Sharaf
Special technology offers for Peel board students, parents and staff Does your child need a computer or tablet for
school? Equity of access to technology is a key priority
for the Peel board. That's why we've worked with a
number of technology companies to offer discounted
devices to Peel families and staff.
Kobo
Peel families now have access to the following
exclusive offers from Kobo:
kobo arc 7” HD - $135 with free shipping
kobo arc 10” HD - $199 with free shipping
To learn more, or to purchase a Kobo product visit
www.kobo.com/peel
or
www.peelschools.org/aboutus/
21stCentury/byod/devices and
enter promo code
KOBOPEEL at checkout.
Dell Canada
Dell Canada Inc. offers
reduced pricing and extended
warranty benefits on select
laptops and tablets. From Sept.
15 to Oct. 15, parents will have
zero per cent financing for one
year on all purchases of $499 or
more. For more information, visit
www.dell.ca/peel.
The Peel board’s initiatives are part of the ongoing
effort to create greater equity of access to
technology for Peel students, parents and staff and do not represent an endorsement of any company or
product.
Choose Action on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying
Awareness and Prevention Week during the week of
November 16 to 22.
Across the Peel board, schools use many
programs and initiatives to prevent bullying and to
intervene when bullying happens. Though the
programs vary, their messages are consistent.
Students are taught to:
define bullying
identify forms of bullying
identify roles in bullying relationships, for
example the person who bullies, the
target, the bystander or the trusted
advocate
determine how to safely “choose
action” to prevent and intervene in
bullying & harassment
demonstrate character attributes and
be a leader to help maintain positive
and safe school communities
Every school has a Climate for Learning and
Working Team which is required to develop a
Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan as part
of the School Success Plan. Also, every employee
who is involved in the care and service of students
is obligated to report in writing to the school
administration any action for which the principal
must consider suspension or expulsion. Bullying is
an offence that must be considered for
suspension.
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of
the key items contained in Bill 13: The Accepting
Schools Act, that came into effect on September
1, 2012. For more information, visit:
www.peelschools.org/aboutus/safeschools/bullyin
g/ or
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.
html
Help your child prepare for tests Many students will become anxious at the thought
of writing a test. Anxiety about an upcoming test
can affect a child's behaviour, thoughts and
actions. Here are some ways you can help
minimize anxiety at test time:
Organize & Prepare
Encourage your child not to leave
assignments, studying and homework to the
last minute.
Schedule time for review and work on
assignments each day.
Establish a regular time of the day for
homework, studying etc.
Make the home a homework-friendly
environment where learning is regular
routine.
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Remove distractions like the television,
phones, computers when studying.
Tell your child to make sure tests and due
dates are marked in their agenda.
Practice
Encourage your child to think about ‘what,
when, where and how’ when
preparing/completing assignments.
Develop practice tests and help them
anticipate questions.
Review previous exercises.
When appropriate, encourage your child to
pair up with a friend to review information
and brainstorm.
Build learning into family activities— suggest
keeping a journal, writing a report or a news
article about family events, outings or trips
and include photos.
Be in the know
Check out the curriculum for your child’s
grade level (available as PDF files at
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum)
Ask your child’s teacher about major topics
studied and how these topics are
structured— homework, assignments,
exercises
Use your child’s agenda to communicate
with their teacher—ask questions, check for
homework tips, etc.
Winter bus safety The following winter school bus safety tips will help to
keep your child safe throughout the winter months.
Allow extra time to get to your bus stop.
Wear bright clothing so the bus can see you in
the early morning and late evening.
Stand away from where the bus stops. Buses
need extra room to stop when there is snow
and ice.
Use the handrail when boarding or exiting the
bus to prevent slipping on wet or icy steps or
road surfaces.
Dress properly—winter clothing, hats, and
boots will keep you warm.
Don't throw snowballs at the bus or other
children waiting for the bus.
Don't slide on the snow or ice patches in
driveways or on the street.
Don't push or shove around the bus. Someone
could fall down on the ice and get hurt.
On very rare occasions, buses are late because of
weather conditions or mechanical problems. Talk
to your child about what to do if the bus is late.
Here are some suggestions:
When possible, wait with your child for the bus.
Make sure your child knows a phone number
where he can reach you or another trusted
adult.
Teach your child how and where to get help.
Talk to your child about what a "safe" stranger
is.
Help your child set up a bus stop buddy system
so your child has someone to wait with for the
bus.
Insπre. Gr23ness. 2gether.
“Ugh. Math.” Unfortunately, this is the attitude
many students (and adults) have about math. If
we're going to help our students achieve
numeracy greatness, we need to turn these
negative attitudes into positive ones. So, our three-
year math strategy, EngageMath, starts with
something we have enormous influence over—our
attitude towards math.
Everyone is born with a math gene
According to Stanford University Professor Carol
Dweck, students who believe that intelligence or
math and science ability is a fixed trait are at a
significant disadvantage compared to students
who believe their abilities can be developed. Like
anything else, our talents and abilities in math are
nurtured only if we have a growth mindset about
them. A “Yes I can” attitude when it comes to
numeracy is the first step. A “Count on Us” attitude
comes next.
To learn more about Dweck's research on student
mindsets and how they help students fulfill their
potential, watch her Ridley lecture here:
http://bit.ly/RidleyDweck.
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Online math parent resources
While the Peel board’s EngageMath strategy plans
out certain actions, it is by no means a magic bullet
to answering the questions and challenges
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surrounding numeracy and student achievement.
Math success for all our students requires a strong
partnership between home and school. That's why
we're committed to providing you with the parent
resources you need to help us boost math
achievement.
Online resources to help you support your child or
teen's numeracy success are available on the
Peel board’s website at
http://www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchil
d/math. There you will find links to:
tip sheets
Homework Help
Mathies.ca
mathematics curriculum
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It's time to register children born
in 2011 for kindergarten Register at Arnott Charlton PS on Feb. 2, 3, 4 & 5
We inspire success, confidence and hope in each
student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child
was born in 2011, he or she can start kindergarten in
September 2014. Registration will be held at our
school from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 2, 3, 4 and 5
and from 5 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 5
What you will need to bring to registration
Proof of child's age
Canadian birth certificate
Canadian passport
citizenship card/certificate
Permanent Resident Card
confirmation of permanent residence
work permit
refugee permit
Proof of address
Ontario driver's license
utility bill
bank statement/client slip (directly from
financial institution)
credit card statement
federal government forms (e.g. Social
Insurance Number, Service Canada
documents)
purchase agreement
Proof of custody – children must live with their
parent(s) unless provided documentation supports
an alternate living arrangement
Proof of immunization – proof that your child has
been immunized/vaccinated
Extended-day program for kindergarten students
Families have the option of enrolling their child in
before and after-school programs developed by
the Ministry of Education to complement the full-
day kindergarten program. These programs are run
by qualified, experienced staff from our childcare
partners. At registration, we will ask families to tell us
whether they are interested in the extended-day
programs. The programs can only run if there is
enough interest among families.
Important information about immunization
In order to attend school in Ontario, your child must
have an up-to-date immunization record. When
you register your child for school, you will provide
copy of your child's immunization record and the
school will send it to Peel Health. After registration,
keeping your child's records up to date is your
responsibility. Peel Health reviews immunization
records regularly. Students who are not completely
immunized and do not have a valid exemption
may not be allowed to attend school.
For information about immunization, or to get a
copy of your child's record call Health Line Peel at
905-799-7700; Caledon residents can call toll-free at
905-584-2216. Translation services are available.
Register for French
Immersion by Jan. 30, 2015 Are you thinking of registering your child for Grade 1
French Immersion (FI) for the 2015-16 school year?
Registration for Grade 1 FI for the 2015-16 school
year will be available online at
www.peelschools.org/French as of Monday Nov.
24, 2014 at 9 a.m.
The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4
p.m. Registrants after that date will be put on a
waiting list.
The FI school for our area is Agnes Taylor PS. The
phone number is 905-451-2531.
Registration process
A grade 1 FI enrolment cap is in place. This means that a
specific number of spots are available for students
entering grade 1 FI. If the number of students registered
by the deadline exceeds the number of spots in grade 1
FI, a random selection process system will be used to
identify students gaining entrance into the grade 1 FI
program.
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All students who make the registration deadline will be
placed in a random selection process and assigned a
rank using a computerized random selection
process. Spots are not assigned on a first come, first
served basis. Once students have been assigned to all
available spots, remaining students will be placed,
again in rank order, on the school's waitlist.
Some students will be automatically placed in grade 1
FI. To find out if your child does not need to participate
in the random selection process, and for more
information about the random selection and waitlist
processes, visit www.peelschools.org/French.
How to get more information
Visit the Peel board website—
www.peelschools.org/French.
Call Agnes Taylor PS at 905-451-2531.
Visit the Canadian Parents for French website at
http://on.cpf.ca/.
Bus cancellation & closing schools due to bad weather During the winter months, we may need to
cancel buses or close schools because of
inclement weather.
Information regarding details of cancellations or
closures will be announced on radio and
television stations listed below and posted at
www.peelschools.org and www.stopr.ca.
Information will also be available on Twitter
@Peelschools, Facebook at
www.facebook.com/peelschools or by calling
905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146.
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