LEGACY PUBLIC SCHOOL

WEEKLY EBULLETIN FOR FEBRUARY 20, 2015

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Save the date! We are bringing back the Legacy P.S. Fun Fair! Please mark your calendar for Thursday, June 4th, 2015 (Friday is a PA Day) as we bring you an afternoon of fun and games, food and friends! As in previous years, we are looking for great sponsors for this event. At this time, we would like to offer sponsorship opportunities to the families and businesses who are a part of our school community. Should you, or someone you know, be interested in sponsorship opportunities, please email legacyfair2015@gmail.com for additional details.

Calling All Dancers If someone in your family is a dancer or is able to teach dance, we are looking for members of our community who would be interested in donating some time in March to teach dance at Legacy. If you are interested, please contact jennifer.a.campbell@yrdsb.ca

Primary Musical The primary musical is this Wednesday, February 25th at 7 p.m. Grade 1-3 students need to be at their classes for 6:15 p.m. The gym doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Don't forget to enter the draw to WIN "4 front row seats"! We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Ski Club Ski Club 2015 was a great success! All Ski Club participants are invited to a celebration "Pizza Party" on Tuesday, March 3rd at 12:50 (in the Music Room).

March 11th, 2015 

This event has been paid for by a Parent Reaching Out Grant from the Ontario Ministry of Education. 

Dr. Shyamala Kiru will speak about:  Why a positive perspective (confidence) is 

critical for success in children 

The correlation between anxiety and confidence in children 

How to identify the common and dangerous          signs of anxiety 

A simple, step‐by‐step guide to help kids manage negative emotions and develop a positive perspective (based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy).  

Time: 6:30‐7:30 at Legacy PS. 

Training the Brain for Success:   The Power of a Positive Perspective 

By Dr. Kiru 

Legacy Public School Council Presents: 

Please RSVP through the link below by March 6th. 

REGISTRATION LINK 

YORK REGION DIstRIct schOOl BOaRD Grade 7 & 8

Summer SchoolJulY 2 – 24, 2015

Markville Secondary School • Bur oak Secondary School keSwick high School • richMond hill high School

eMily carr Secondary School • newMarket high School

What is It?

how does it work?

who would benefit?

Is this for your child?

summer school is an opportunity to

• reinforce essential skills

• enhance literacy and math skills

• increase confidence and develop a positive attitude for learners

this engaging approach to summer school

• Blends language and mathematics learning with the arts

• Focuses on students’ own interests in an inquiry-based classroom

students who

• continue to work to meet the Provincial standard in literacy and mathematics

• are experiencing some disengagement

Find out more at

yrdsb.ca under summer Programs

yrdsb.ca @yrdSB60 Wellington Street, West Box 40, Aurora, Ontario L4G 3H2

905.727.0022

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How you can get involved: Attend an in-person focus group and/or complete the online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YorkSpecialNeedsStrategy (Please note survey opens on February 13,

2015) Focus Group Location Date and Time

Georgina Sutton District High School 20798 Dalton Rd. Sutton West, ON L0E 1R0

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Markham York Support Services Network 50 McIntosh Dr, Suite 239 Markham, ON L3R 9T3

Thursday, Feb. 19. 2015 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Vaughan Early Intervention Services York Region Office 9060 Jane Street Vaughan, ON L4K 0G5 (across from Vaughan Mills)

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Richmond Hill* The Multi-Service Hub 13175 Yonge St. Richmond Hill, ON L4E 0G6 * French-speaking families will have an opportunity to discuss their concernsin French

Thursday Feb. 26, 2015 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Childcare subsidy available. Light refreshments will be served. If you require any accommodations or would like more information please contact: Angela Berry angela.berry@ycdsb.ca

416-221-5051 ext. 11628 OR Carmela Brinias carmela.brinias@ycdsb.ca 416-221-5051 ext. 11644.

Family and Youth Feedback Wanted York Region Special Needs Strategy

Does your child receive physiotherapy, occupational therapy and/or speech-language therapy?

Do you require many different services from various service providers?

Are you a teen who is accessing services?

If you answered yes to ANY of these questions we would like to hear from you!

The government of Ontario is working to improve how families and youth access the services they need. As part of this process we would like your feedback on how we can:

Better integrate these rehabilitation services to make them easier to access and more seamless through the years.

Improve service planning for families, kids and youth with multiple or complex needs.For information about Ontario’s Special Needs Strategy visit: www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/topics/specialneeds/strategy/index.aspx

Complete the online survey

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YorkSpecialNeedsStrategy