Principal Mr. B. Taha Vice Principal Mrs. O. Soroka School Council Chairs Mrs. P. Wood Mrs. J. Shelton Superintendent of Schools Ms. S. Logue (905) 764-6830 Trustee Mrs. A. Debartolo (905) 898-9653 A message from Administration… During the month of May our students celebrated Asian Heritage Month. Students were engaged in focused curricula , explored through the arts. We also had Asian Heritage trivia over the morning announcements. On Thursday, May 15, students presented an Asian Heri‐ tage Month Assembly. Thank you to all who attended! We were impressed by the number of students who Trekked to school each Tuesday morn‐ ing. Thank you to all who supported our focus on Healthy Living by trying some of our Friday Recipes and walking to school. These life skills contribute to personal health and well‐being. On May 22nd, we welcomed our new families and students at our Welcome to Kindergarten evening. It was a pleasure to see their smiling faces and to know that this is the start of their school career at Mackenzie Glen Public School. On May 8th, the hard work of cast and crew came together in our School Musical production of Annie Jr. This year’s musical was a huge success. Thank you to all students, staff and families for supporting this event. Thank you to all families who completed the York Region District School Board’s School Cli‐ mate Survey. The anonymous data collected will inform our school and Board improvement planning. Parent perception data can help us identify areas that need to be addressed, monitor our progress and plan strategies to support students. June will be filled with exciting events. We look forward to our Family BBQ night on June 5th. Please be sure to pre order your dinners. We also look forward to Play Days, gradua‐ tion and other end of year activities. As always, we welcome your questions and comments. Please do not hesitate to contact either one of us! Your partners in education, Mr. B. Taha Mrs. O. Soroka Principal Vice Principal June 2014 Mackenzie Glen Public School 575 Melville Ave, Vaughan, Ontario L6A 2M4 Tel: (905) 417-9771 Fax: (905) 417-8492 e-mail: [email protected]@MackenzieGlenPS There will be NO SCHOOL on Fri. June 6 Due to a PA Day June 26th Early Dismissal All students have received a copy of the 2013-14 Learning Calendar. Please note that on Thursday, June 26 th , 2014 an early release day will take place to allow ele- mentary teachers and support staff to participate in activities in the afternoon of that day in support of student achievement and school planning. Students will attend school during the morning of Thursday, June 26 th , 2014 only. Please plan to have students attend school until 11:15 am. This will be the last day of school for students this school year. Parents whose children attend after school child care should make appropriate ar- rangements to address this change in schedule. Arrangements have been made to ensure that students who are normally bussed to and from school will receive trans- portation at this time. The Bus will pick up bussed students at 11:15 am and de- liver them to their regular drop-off stops. All Library Books are due back by Thurs. Jun 5
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Principal Mr. B. Taha
Vice Principal
Mrs. O. Soroka
School Council Chairs Mrs. P. Wood
Mrs. J. Shelton
Superintendent of Schools
Ms. S. Logue (905) 764-6830
Trustee
Mrs. A. Debartolo (905) 898-9653
A message from Administration…
During the month of May our students celebrated Asian Heritage Month. Students were engaged in focused curricula , explored through the arts. We also had Asian Heritage trivia over the morning announcements. On Thursday, May 15, students presented an Asian Heri‐tage Month Assembly. Thank you to all who attended!
We were impressed by the number of students who Trekked to school each Tuesday morn‐ing. Thank you to all who supported our focus on Healthy Living by trying some of our Friday Recipes and walking to school. These life skills contribute to personal health and well‐being.
On May 22nd, we welcomed our new families and students at our Welcome to Kindergarten evening. It was a pleasure to see their smiling faces and to know that this is the start of their school career at Mackenzie Glen Public School.
On May 8th, the hard work of cast and crew came together in our School Musical production of Annie Jr. This year’s musical was a huge success. Thank you to all students, staff and families for supporting this event.
Thank you to all families who completed the York Region District School Board’s School Cli‐mate Survey. The anonymous data collected will inform our school and Board improvement planning. Parent perception data can help us identify areas that need to be addressed, monitor our progress and plan strategies to support students.
June will be filled with exciting events. We look forward to our Family BBQ night on June 5th. Please be sure to pre order your dinners. We also look forward to Play Days, gradua‐tion and other end of year activities.
As always, we welcome your questions and comments. Please do not hesitate to contact either one of us!
Your partners in education,
Mr. B. Taha Mrs. O. Soroka Principal Vice Principal
June 2014
Mackenzie Glen Public School 575 Melville Ave, Vaughan, Ontario L6A 2M4 Tel: (905) 417-9771 Fax: (905) 417-8492
All students have received a copy of the 2013-14 Learning Calendar. Please note that on Thursday, June 26th, 2014 an early release day will take place to allow ele-mentary teachers and support staff to participate in activities in the afternoon of that day in support of student achievement and school planning.
Students will attend school during the morning of Thursday, June 26th, 2014 only. Please plan to have students attend school until 11:15 am. This will be the last day of school for students this school year.
Parents whose children attend after school child care should make appropriate ar-rangements to address this change in schedule. Arrangements have been made to ensure that students who are normally bussed to and from school will receive trans-portation at this time. The Bus will pick up bussed students at 11:15 am and de-liver them to their regular drop-off stops.
All Library Books are due
back by
Thurs. Jun 5
Walk, Ride and Skip to Mackenzie Glen Karate
Choose one of two sessions to participate!
Zumba Choose one of two sessions to participate
Photo Booth Take some fun pics with you and some friends!
Ultimate Frisbee Challenge yourself with a different kind of game!
Obstacle Course Bouncer Tons of fun that will get your heart pumping!
Games for Little Ones Bring the little ones to our Kindergarten yard to enjoy fun events that are just their size!
Henna Painting Your hands will never have looked so amazing!
BBQ and Refreshments Enjoy Burgers (by Totera), Corn on the Cob, and Samosas!
In addition, a variety of healthy snacks and water will be available throughout the evening!
We encourage you to pre-order food and water so we can ensure that we have enough for everyone to enjoy!
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Mackenzie Glen’s 3rd ANNUAL FAMILY FUN FAIR AND BBQ
Thursday, June 5, 2014 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Asian Heritage Month Celebrations
Throughout the month of May, students and staff of Mackenzie Glen PS have celebrated Asian Heritage Month. During morning announcements, students and teachers were greeted in various Asian and South Asian languages and were asked a question about these cul-tures. Students made Rangoli (decoration with bright col-ours) and decorated the walls with these patterns. They also made paper cranes with Origami. There were several artifacts and texts/books displayed in the front foyer. On Thursday, May 15, 2014, we had an celebratory assem-bly. Students and teachers experienced a feel of Asian and South Asian culture through various occasions and events. Students and teachers walked the catwalk to showcase various customized fashions from Asia during the fashion show. The dragon dance captured every-body's attention. Our assembly concluded with a spec-tacular flash mob performed by students and teachers in Bollywood style. They really set the floor on fire. What a beautiful representation of diversity and inclusion at our school!
Character Corner: Optimism
The Character Matters Trait for June is Optimism. Optimism is defined as the belief that goodness pervades reality. It is an important character trait to teach our students.
Studies from Penn State University find that boosting optimism may increase the likelihood of students’ long term happiness and school success, as well as emotional and physical health.
This research by Martin Sligman also finds that students with optimistic outlooks are less likely to be de-pressed and suffer from anxiety disorders, they are also more likely to bounce back with a resilient spirit when the going gets tough.
As a parent, there are many things you can do to turn negativity into a more positive outlook.
Curb Negativity—it is suggested that children not be exposed to the ‘scary’ news. It is also suggested to try and limit the negativity children may be exposed to at home. Statements like, “I hate this lining up at the bank and listening to stupid people!” will have a lasting impact on children.
Start “Good News Reports”—Students benefit from praise. It is recommended that parents praise their child at dinner for doing something positive.
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Annie Jr.
On Thursday, May 8, the students of Mackenzie Glen PS put on a production of Annie Jr. Under the direction of Mrs. Browning, staff and stu-dents entertained families with their talents in song and drama. The set was spectacular and there was a lot of work put into the costuming and props. Sound and lighting also contributed to the overall success of the evening. Mrs. Miles was the musical director and provided piano accompaniment to the performance. A warm and heart-felt thank you to all staff and volunteers who made our school musical a huge success!
Yoga Club
Our Yoga Club continues to meet each Tues-day at lunch. Thank you to Ms. Doerner for leading this extra curricular activity!
Please Note: Program Last Days Breakfast Club ends on Friday, June 13
Pizza Lunch Program ends on Friday, June 20 Burger Lunch Program ends on Monday, June 23
Class Placement September 2014
Class Placements for September have begun in May and will continue into June. Having worked with your child throughout the year, your child’s teacher has developed a good understanding of his or her abilities as well as your son’s or daughter’s social, emotional and academic needs. In consultation with grade team part-ners, appropriate support staff and administration, we will put together balanced classes with regards to gen-der, academic ability and social dynamics. Although the social component is an important one, it cannot over-ride the need to balance classes to ensure an appropriate dynamic for learning.
We will not accept requests for particular teachers or for students to be placed with certain groups of friends. As you can imagine, the task of creating balanced classes is impossible when specific placement requests become the prime factor in the decision-making process.
The Board continues to respond to the Ministry of Education’s mandated requirements related to primary class size. In doing so, this has allowed us to make great gains in creating primary classes that maximize teacher time with students in support of their learning.
We are working with our superintendent and Board staff to plan for the upcoming school year. Each school board in the province will have to meet Ministry expectations. In general, on a board-wide basis, 90% of pri-mary classes must have 20 or fewer students, and only 10% may have up to 23. In addition, while classes in grades 4-8 will not have a hard cap, each school board will be required to demonstrate a regional average of approximately 26 students to one teacher.
Teaching assignments and school organization for next year will be finalized in August based on student en-rolment during the summer and the Ministry mandate to meet primary class size. As a result, the organization is tentative and may change in the month of September.
Thank you for your continued support.
Bicycle and Helmet Safety
Cycling is the most popular outdoor activity among young Canadians. Unfortunately, every year 50,000 children are seriously injured in bike related mishaps. Wearing a certified helmet can reduce the risk of se-rious head injuries by 85 per cent.
Children and youth (under 18) are required by law to wear a helmet with the chin strap clip fastened under the chin when cycling. Kids imitate their parents. Ninety-eight per cent of children will wear their hel-mets if their parents do, so wear one every time you ride.
Before age ten, most children do not have the skills to cycle safely on the road and they need help to make good choices. Children under nine years should cycle with responsible adults at all times.
For more information see the York Region Health website: www.york.ca/health
Gauss Math Competition
On Wednesday, May 14, a group of grade 7 and 8 students participated in the University of Waterloo’s Gauss Math Competition. Thank you to Mr. Milne for organizing this event. Congratulations to all the stu-dents who participated:
Grade 8: Nirosh M. Sana A. Suvaena L. Tiffany T. Malina H. Harini K. Abirna G. Sameen C.
Grade 7: Hersh P. Luxsa L. Jacob R. Eisha K. Kyra F. Ashna R. Sabrina L.
Mustafa B. Arsh K. Avital E. Tolu B. Janahan S. Sienna H. Nabil A. Vinujan B.
Alina T. Brooke A. Salman A. Niamh S. Maarij S. Anthony M.
Charanija S. Neha B. Jolie P. Kafiya K. Aliza A. Josh K. Usman A.
Daniel R. Andrew A. Kajani P. Lok T. Samantha S. Nikolas R. David Z.
Are You Planning on Moving?
In planning for next year’s classes, it is most helpful to know if your child or children will be attend-ing another school in September 2014 (high school not included).
If your child(ren) will not be returning, please complete and return this form to the school office. If your child currently attends Mackenzie Glen P.S. and you have moved out of the school’s atten-dance area, please contact Mrs. Kemble at the school office. Mrs. Kemble will advise you on how to make arrangements for your child’s September placement at their new school.
Student Name(s): ____________________________will not be returning to Mackenzie Glen PS in September 2014. Next School: __________________________________________
Warmer Weather
Warmer weather brings with it enjoyable activities, but hot weather can also endanger our health because of heat stress. Please be sure that your child comes to school with appropriate light clothing, hat, sun-screen and water to ensure rehydration. Students not following the dress code will be asked to change. Hot Weather Action Plan In order to protect students and staff from heat stress, each school is to have a Hot Weather Action Plan. A Hot Weather Action Plan is implemented when the humidex reaches or exceeds 35 degrees Celsius. Our Hot Weather Action Plan involves a number steps including: Reducing outdoor physical activities Closing blinds Turning off unnecessary lights Turning on fans Keeping students hydrated Ensure students wear hats and sunscreen If you have any questions regarding our Hot Weather Action Plan, please contact us at school.
Student Busing Eligibility
Did you know that students’ busing eligibility changes throughout their school career? Your son/daughter’s eligibility to ride the school bus may change according to their grade and distance from home to school. Be-low are the provisions for eligibility identified in the Board’s Transportation Policy #680:
All YRDSB students in Grades JK-3 who live within 1.2 km of their school are not eligible for trans-portation
All YRDSB students in Grades 4-8 who live within 1.6 km of their school are not eligible for transportation
All YRDSB students in Grades 9-12 who live within a transit served area are not eligible for transportation.
To view Board Policy #680 Student Transportation, please visit www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca. For more information about bus transportation and to de-termine your son/daughter’s eligibility please visit www.schoolbuscity.com.
In Grade 6 Science and Technology, the students have been exploring and assessing the societal and environmental impacts of flight. The students were challenged to express their evaluation of flight through a poem.
Flying in the Past and Present
I get the shivery feeling when I watch the enormous, slowly moving Hindenburg
Roar in flames Spreading in the air
Like jam and butter on a piece of bread While people outside watch and scream in panic.
These planes in the past took huge Risks
And experienced Danger
But the aviators had skill and courage And the planes were frail and fragile
Looking at the present planes I wonder how the large
Metal bodies soar with confidence Travelling across continents and vast seas in hours.
It makes me wonder how far we can fly through clouds with ease and
Power Distance is shorter
The world is smaller With planes Zooming
More rapidly than ever before These majestic birds symbolize the future.
By: Tariq S
Who Says the Sky’s the Limit If only I was Chuck Yeager
Travelling faster than the speed of sound Thrusting into the misty clouds
Or even Amelia Earhart
Flying solo across the pacific Hovering over the sea
The smell of the fishy ocean breeze Dolphins jumping in the clear water like skipping rocks
But sadly, disappeared The most celebrated pilot in history.
Maybe just a news reporter…
At the tragedy of the Hindenburg Horrified at the deadly, mind-blowing explosion
Everyone running in fear 36 people
Perished on sight
A caring parent… Pushing kids to devour the nutritious rare fruits Came by using the import and export airlines
Fresh as summer’s grass
A kid… Fighting for his life
Barely…having ANY TIME LEFT Waiting for 1 000 000 years
In bad traffic like a fly caught in a net Dying
S L O W L Y Air ambulance saves the day
Today 1 life saved But tomorrow 10 000 000 lives
A band member of One Direction…
Desperate For a world tour
But how do we get from England to Brazil to Denmark to Russia to Canada and back to England?
IDEA
We will do something that was once impossible…
WE WILL …
FLY
Yesterday was the day when flight was just imaginable Today is the day when I invent flight
Tomorrow will be the day when flight will be accessible The sky is the limit only for those who are afraid to fly
Who says the sky’s the limit!
Written By Mithuraa S.
Track and Field
On Thursday May 22nd and Friday May 23rd, the junior and intermediate students at Mackenzie Glen PS participated in track and field events. We have a total of 56 Junior students and 46 Intermediate students who will be representing our school at the Area meets at Maple HS. Thank you to Mr. Lewis and Ms. Knez for orga-nizing a successful event!
JUNE 2014
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 K-2 Safety Presentations
3 4 Shavuot
5 Family BBQ Night!
6 PA Day—No School
7
8 Pentacost
9 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
10 Junior Area Track & Field Meet
11 Intermediate Area Track & Field Meet
12 Grade 8 Trip
13 Last Day of Breakfast Club Nisfu-Shaban
14
15 16 Grade 8 Graduation Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji
17 18 Regional Track & Field Meet
19 Primary Activity Day
20 Last Day of PIZZA Kindie Play Day
21 National Aboriginal Day
22 23 Last Day of Burgers
24 Report Cards sent Home
25 26 Last Day of School Dismissal at 11:15 am.
27 PA Day—No School
28 Ramadan Begins
29 Ghambar Maidyo-shem
30
September
1 Labour Day—No School
2 First Day of School!
22 PA Day—No School
Upcoming Dates
To report your child’s absence, please call our
attendance line (905) 417-9771 Leave a message at any time!
