JUNE 2017 NEWSLETTER PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Fun Night is coming on Thursday, June 8th! Please mark your calendar for Taylor Evans’ biggest event of the year! It is always a great way to end the school year, come together as a community, and have some fun! Our grade 8 class will be travelling to Ottawa and then graduate at the end of the month. Their leadership as positive role models for the school was unparalleled! They stop to help staff, smaller students, and visitors to our building. They have worked hard in their extra-curricular activities and learning, truly demonstrating Effort Towards Excellence! Thank you to all of our wonderful Parent Volunteers; we couldn’t do it without you! Mr. Keesmaat and Mr. Dickieson Special Olympics We could not have asked for better weather on May 17th for the 16th Annual Special Olympics Track and Field meet at St. James Catholic High School. The fields were buzzing with over 600 athletes, 584 peer coaches and 475 school board staff and volunteers. Our Taylor Evans Special Olympic team consisted of 11 athletes and 11 peer coaches. Our athletes did very well in their events, our peer coaches did an awesome job getting the athletes to their events on time and encouraging them as they competed. Special Olympics is a highlight of the school year for many of our students! SEAC MEETING Date: Wednesday, June 14 th , 2017 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Guelph Board Office Fun Night Once again TEPS Staff and Parent Council bring you “Fun Night” – scheduled for Thursday, June 8 th beginning at 5:30 p.m. Volunteers are still needed to help run the games between 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Please contact Mrs. Fennema if you are able to help: [email protected]There will be games, prizes and FUN for the whole family! Tickets can be purchased in advance on June 5-8 before school and at 1 st recess in the front foyer (12 tickets for $10). Tickets sold @ Fun Night are $1.00 each. Pizza & Drinks can be purchased the night of with cash. Mark your calendars!
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JUNE 2017 NEWSLETTER
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Fun Night is coming on Thursday, June 8th! Please
mark your calendar for Taylor Evans’ biggest event
of the year! It is always a great way to end the school
year, come together as a community, and have some
fun!
Our grade 8 class will be travelling to Ottawa and
then graduate at the end of the month. Their
leadership as positive role models for the school was
unparalleled! They stop to help staff, smaller
students, and visitors to our building. They have
worked hard in their extra-curricular activities and
learning, truly demonstrating Effort Towards
Excellence!
Thank you to all of our wonderful Parent Volunteers;
we couldn’t do it without you!
Mr. Keesmaat and Mr. Dickieson
Special Olympics
We could not have asked for better
weather on May 17th for the 16th
Annual Special Olympics Track and
Field meet at St. James Catholic High School. The
fields were buzzing with over 600 athletes, 584 peer
coaches and 475 school board staff and volunteers.
Our Taylor Evans Special Olympic team consisted of
11 athletes and 11 peer coaches. Our athletes did very
well in their events, our peer coaches did an awesome
job getting the athletes to their events on time and
encouraging them as they competed. Special
Olympics is a highlight of the school year for many
of our students!
SEAC MEETING
Date: Wednesday, June 14th
, 2017
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Guelph Board Office
Fun Night
Once again TEPS Staff and Parent Council bring you
“Fun Night” – scheduled for Thursday, June 8th
beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Volunteers are still needed to help run the games
between 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
students value diversity and demonstrate respect for
others and a commitment to establishing a just, caring
society. An equitable, inclusive education system
encourages and enables all students to learn and to
fulfill their potential. For more information see Safe
Schools Plan at
http://www.ugdsb.ca/tevans/resources/bullying-
prevention-plan/
Staff will: Support students in problem solving conflicts,
Teach the difference between bullying and conflict,
and assign consequences for bullying
Students will:
Treat others with respect
Refuse to let others be bullied
Parents will: Teach problem solving skills Report problems to the classroom teacher, or school
Library Books are Due!
The time of year has arrived to let you know when
resources are due back to the library. All library
resources, including student library books, are
due June 8th
Thank you for your cooperation.
Book Fair
The Book Fair for students will run
from June 12th
to June 13th
from
12:35 – 1:15 p.m. & 3:00-4:00 p.m. It
will also be open for parents and students during Fun
Night on June 8th
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NEW Kindergarten Parent Orientation
Parents of NEW kindergarten children are invited to
attend our Kindergarten Parent Orientation on Friday,
June 9th
. The Orientation will take place at two
different times. Invitations for this special event have
been mailed out. If you have not received your
invitation please call the school at 519-766-4544 ext.
0 to set up a session.
Year-End Assembly
The year-end assembly will be held
Thursday, June 29th
at 9:00 am.
Last Day of School
The last day of school for students is Thursday,
June 29th
. Students return to school Tuesday,
September 5th
, 2017.
Medications
All parents must pick up their child’s
medication by the last day of school,
Thursday, June 29th
. Any medications left in the
office will be disposed of safely.
Grade 8 Graduation
We will be saying farewell to our Grade
8’s on Tuesday, June 27th
at 7:00 pm at our
annual Grade 8 Graduation. Please feel free to contact
the homeroom teacher if you have any questions.
Swim to Survive Program
Once again our grade 3 and grade 5 students are
enjoying the YMCA-YWCA Swim to Survive
program held at the West End Recreation Centre.
This program is free of charge to grade 3 and 5
students in Guelph.
Are you moving? If you will be moving out of our school area over the
summer, please let us know as soon as possible. This
will help in determining our new classes for
September. If you have new neighbours moving in,
please direct them to the school before the end of
June to register for September.
Class Lists
Just a reminder.......Class
lists will NOT be posted
before school starts, and because of privacy
policies, will not be posted on the first day of school.
Similar to last year, students will gather at the back of
the school on the first day, where they will meet their
teacher. In the event of rain, students will gather in
the gymnasium and meet their teacher.
Person In-Charge of upcoming Activities/Events:
Clubs, Extra Curricular
Time Staff In Charge
Student Council Mondays 2nd Nutrition Break M. Roth, J. Ormond, H. Vandahl, L. Tremblay, T. Sambol
Kindergarten Helpers Nutrition breaks E. Fennema
Library Monitors 2nd break S. Vaz
Safety Patrol Before and after school T. Dickieson
Homework Club Daily, 1st recess break Intermediate Teachers
Best Buddies Twice a month L. Vos
Grade 8 Pizza Helpers Tuesdays & Thursdays J. Ormond
We Schools Club Day 4, 1st break A. Yurkiw
Gr 7 & 8 Improv Club Thursdays after school T. Sambol
Gr 7 & 8 Photography Club Once a month T. Sambol
Juggling Club (Gr 6 - 8) Wednesdays after school L. Faieta
Intermediate Drama Production Once a week rehearsals T. Sambol
Bhangra Dance Club: all ages Mondays 3:05-4:00 L.Garbutt
Glee Club: grades 6-8 Day 2 and 3 2nd Nutrition Break
L.Garbutt
Grade 6, 7 & 8 Art Club Tuesday after school (3:05-4:00)
H. Vandahl
Intermediate Coding Club Tuesdays, Second Break M.Roth
Talent Show Lunch/Recess Breaks daily M.Roth
Read150 Club Day 1, 2 & 5 Second Break S. Vaz
Intermediate Badminton Tournament
Thurs. May 11 W. van der Valk, E. Riccio
Intermediate Track and Field City Track Wednesday, June 7 L. Tremblay
Jr Ultimate Frisbee Tournament: June 27 S. Vaz
Talking About Mental Health June 2017 – Successfully Shifting from School to Summer
It is an exciting time of the year. The weather is getting warmer, days are getting longer and summer is
just around the corner. School is wrapping up and it is time to think about how to have a good transition
from school routines to summer vacation.
The shift from school year to summer break is easy for some, but more challenging for others,
particularly those children and youth who experience anxiety or have difficulty with transitions.
A good transition to summer is important and can lead to a more positive, fun summer experience.
Here are some practical tips to make a smooth transition from school to summer:
Post the summer schedule. Have your child or youth contribute to a family calendar. Be sure to note blocks of unscheduled time as well.
Make a list of places and people to visit when time permits and the mood strikes. Summer is a good time to stop by the library, bike trail, or concert-in-the-park that you can’t seem to get to during the school year.
Revamp – but don’t eliminate – your child’s daily routine. A daily routine gives most kids a sense of structure and security.
Prepare your child for their scheduled activities. If possible, visit the locations where they will be during day camp or day care in advance. Have your child talk to counselors, caregivers, as well as other kids who have enjoyed those same situations and settings.
Get outside and enjoy the summer. Try to limit the amount of time online, watching TV, or playing video
games. Be active and get plenty of sleep and exercise. Being outside, such as going for a walk or playing
in the park elevates our mood and makes us feel less anxious.
Summer resources for Mental Health and Addiction supports:
Your family physician and family health teams in Guelph, Wellington, and Dufferin are excellent
resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association WWD (CMHAWWD):
Tuesday Walk In - 1:30-7:00, 485 Silvercreek Parkway, Guelph.
To access services for Children, Youth and Adults in Guelph/Wellington: : 1 844 HERE 247
(1 844 437 3247)
http://here247.ca/
Dufferin Child and Family Services (DCAFS): Tuesday Talk In – 1:00-7:00 pm, 655 Riddell Road, Orangeville. To access services for Children and Youth in Dufferin: 519 941 1530. http://dcafs.on.ca/ Family Counselling and Support Services: Walk-in, Wednesday, 1-7, sliding scale, based on ability to pay, but will not turn anyone away. 109 Surrey St E, 519 824-2431. http://familyserviceguelph.on.ca/ KidsHelpPhone 1 800 668 6868. http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/ Dr. Lynn Woodford is the Mental Health and Addiction Lead for Upper Grand District School Board Follow me on twitter: @drlynnwoodford
Transition Plans for Students with Special Needs
Spring has sprung and it’s a great time to be reviewing your child’s transition plans. Students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) must have a transition plan, whether or not they have been identified as an exceptional student. A transition plan includes goals for ensuring successful transitions, and the actions for meeting those goals. It is required if a student may need support making any transition, which may include entering, during, or leaving school. A plan to support the student must be developed as part of the student’s IEP.
Some transition goals may help with changes throughout the day, such as moving from recess to the classroom, while other goals may assist with larger transitions, such as moving from one school to another or changing grades/teachers within the same school setting.
For many students, the supports provided to the whole class are all they need to have a successful transition, which means they may not need an individualized transition plan on their IEP at this time.
When planning for any transition, the student’s strengths and needs are considered, as well as their physical, emotional, and learning needs.
Please communicate with your child’s teacher if you feel additional transition supports are required on his/her IEP.
Monthly Environmental Activities to help celebrate our planet
June 5th
is World Environment Day!
It is vital to teach our children to respect and take care of the environment.
Celebrate World Environment Day on June 5th!
A Platform for Action- World Environment Day is the United Nations’ most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment and is widely celebrated in over 100 countries. This year’s theme - Reconnecting you to nature! On 5 June, go outside and show us that you’re #WithNature. Breathe in the beauty and remember that by keeping our planet healthy, we keep ourselves healthy too. This year Canada is the host country! Every World Environment Day has a different global host country, where the official celebrations take place. This year’s slogan is: “I’m with Nature”. Canada is issuing passes giving everyone free entry to all its National Parks for the whole of 2017 as part of its 150th Anniversary celebrations. Be sure to visit a park this year!
Ideas for your family to celebrate World Environment Day!
Create an event for family, friends and neighbours -There is no end of ideas that you could take forward for World Environment Day. Surprise yourself! Think about ideas that we can do to help the planet like fixing a problem in your community.
Get out into nature - World Environment Day is all about appreciating the beautiful planet we inhabit. Why not spend a day in a park, hiking a trail or appreciating a forest on the weekend before World Environment Day.
Inspire others – A great idea will naturally attract others who can take a small idea and make it extraordinary. So, with your powers of persuasion, bring on board the people you think can make your idea awesome. Or ask everyone to make their own personal pledge to change one wasteful or harmful habit for the better. Share what you’re doing using the hashtag: #WorldEnvironmentDay
Have fun: Make your event for World Environment Day fun, inspiring and interesting. For example, Google events happening locally that you can attend, or check out Pinterest for fun, recycled crafts ideas.
