Our Mission We empower one another to reach our greatest potential as leaders of positive change in our society. Engage...Empower...Energize School Hours 8:15 am Supervision Begins 8:25 am Entry 8:30 am School Begins 10:50 to 11:30 Nutrition Break 1 12:50 to 1:30 Nutrition Break 2 2:50 pm Dismissal 3:05 pm Supervision Ends Lost and Found Our Lost and Found is once again overflowing with clothes, shoes, lunch bags and many other items. Items will be on display during the week of Nov. 11th to Nov. 15th. Please encourage your child to vis- it the display if they are missing items, and don't forget to look at the items when you are in the school for student/parent/teacher conferences during that week. All items will be donated to charity at the end of the week. Welcome and Thank You! Welcome to Mademoiselle Clarke who will be joining the Castle Oaks teaching staff as of Monday, No- vember 4th in F6A. We are very excited to have Mademoiselle Clarke join our staff and look for- ward to learning more about the passion she will bring to her stu- dents and the community. Thank you to Ms. Benjamin for all the work she has done with F6A since it was reorganized in Sep- tember! We were very fortunate to have her step into the position and bring the class together until a per- manent French teacher could be hired. Castle Oaks Office 905-796-4450 (t) 905-796-4449 (f) Office Hours: 7:45 am to 3:45 pm Tim Pedersen Principal Lisa Sarbadhikari Vice Principal Evelyn DiLorenzo Office Manager Gina Issa Office Assistant Meri Vaiano (AM) Office Assistant Lisa Cohen (PM) Office Assistant Patrika Daws Superintendent 905-451-2862 Balbir Sohi Trustee 416-828-4330 Follow us on Twitter @castleoaksps Follow us on Instagram @castleoaks.ps November, 2019 http://schools.peelschools.org/1496 School Council Meetings All parents are invited to attend our School Council Meetings. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the school community and take on a leadership role if you are interested. The School Council Meetings take place on the following dates from 6pm to 7pm at Castle Oaks Public School: Monday, November 4, 2019 Monday, November 25 2019 Monday, January 27, 2020 Monday, February 24, 2020 Monday, March 30, 2020 Monday, April 27, 2020 Monday, May 25, 2020 Important Upcoming Dates Nov. 1st-Grade 4s to Kortright Centre Nov. 4th to 8th-Junglesport in the Gym Nov. 4th-School Council Meeting Nov. 6th-Grade 7s to Kortright Centre Nov. 6th-Women Impacting Trades Conference at Judith Nyman Nov. 7th-Photo Retake Day Nov. 7th-TA/DECE Appreciation Day Nov. 8th-Report Cards Send Home Nov. 11th-Remembrance Day Service Nov. 14th-Reporting to Parents (Evening) Nov. 15th-Reporting to Parents (PA Day) Nov. 18th to 22nd-Bullying Prevention and Intervention Week Nov. 19th to Nov. 21st-CCAT Testing (Grade 4s) Nov. 19th to Nov. 27th-Dental Screen- ing Nov. 20th-School Bus Safety Training Nov. 21st-French Immersion Infor- mation and Registration Night at 7pm Nov. 25th-Inspiration Republic Assem- blies (Grades 1-8) Nov. 25th-School Council Meeting Nov. 28th-Indigenous Student Gather- ing at Gordon Graydon SS Nov. 29th-Celebration Assemblies Nov. 29th-Custodial and Maintenance Worker’s Day Nov. 29th-Grade 1s to McMichael Gal- lery
Transcript
Our Mission We empower one another to reach our greatest potential as leaders of positive change in our society
EngageEmpowerEnergize
School Hours 815 am Supervision Begins 825 am Entry 830 am School Begins 1050 to 1130 Nutrition Break 1 1250 to 130 Nutrition Break 2 250 pm Dismissal 305 pm Supervision Ends
Lost and Found Our Lost and Found is once again overflowing with clothes shoes lunch bags and many other items Items will be on display during the week of Nov 11th to Nov 15th Please encourage your child to vis-it the display if they are missing items and dont forget to look at the items when you are in the school for studentparentteacher conferences during that week All items will be donated to charity at the end of the week
Welcome and Thank You Welcome to Mademoiselle Clarke who will be joining the Castle Oaks teaching staff as of Monday No-vember 4th in F6A We are very excited to have Mademoiselle Clarke join our staff and look for-ward to learning more about the passion she will bring to her stu-dents and the community Thank you to Ms Benjamin for all the work she has done with F6A since it was reorganized in Sep-tember We were very fortunate to have her step into the position and bring the class together until a per-manent French teacher could be hired
Castle Oaks Office
905-796-4450 (t)
905-796-4449 (f)
Office Hours
745 am to 345 pm
Tim Pedersen Principal
Lisa Sarbadhikari Vice Principal
Evelyn DiLorenzo Office Manager
Gina Issa Office Assistant
Meri Vaiano (AM) Office Assistant
Lisa Cohen (PM) Office Assistant
Patrika Daws Superintendent 905-451-2862
Balbir Sohi Trustee
416-828-4330
Follow us on Twitter
castleoaksps
Follow us on Instagram
castleoaksps
November 2019 httpschoolspeelschoolsorg1496
School Council Meetings All parents are invited to attend our School Council Meetings This is a great opportunity to get involved in the school community and take on a leadership role if you are interested The School Council Meetings take place on the following dates from 6pm to 7pm at Castle Oaks Public School Monday November 4 2019 Monday November 25 2019 Monday January 27 2020 Monday February 24 2020 Monday March 30 2020 Monday April 27 2020 Monday May 25 2020
Important Upcoming Dates Nov 1st-Grade 4s to Kortright Centre Nov 4th to 8th-Junglesport in the Gym Nov 4th-School Council Meeting Nov 6th-Grade 7s to Kortright Centre Nov 6th-Women Impacting Trades Conference at Judith Nyman Nov 7th-Photo Retake Day Nov 7th-TADECE Appreciation Day Nov 8th-Report Cards Send Home Nov 11th-Remembrance Day Service Nov 14th-Reporting to Parents (Evening) Nov 15th-Reporting to Parents (PA Day) Nov 18th to 22nd-Bullying Prevention and Intervention Week Nov 19th to Nov 21st-CCAT Testing (Grade 4s) Nov 19th to Nov 27th-Dental Screen-ing Nov 20th-School Bus Safety Training Nov 21st-French Immersion Infor-mation and Registration Night at 7pm Nov 25th-Inspiration Republic Assem-blies (Grades 1-8) Nov 25th-School Council Meeting Nov 28th-Indigenous Student Gather-ing at Gordon Graydon SS Nov 29th-Celebration Assemblies Nov 29th-Custodial and Maintenance Workerrsquos Day Nov 29th-Grade 1s to McMichael Gal-lery
At Castle Oaks PS we work towards implementing the Peel District School Boardrsquos Plan for Student Success - 2016 to 2021 At Castle Oaks PS we empower one another to reach our greatest potential as leaders of positive change in our society EngageEmpowerEnergize
Goal High Expectations for Achievement
-EQAO Results and Analysis
-Numeracy Committee Meeting Setting Direction
-Grades 7-10 Transition Professional Learning Session
-Math Learning Tools Inventory
-Theories of Action -Literacy Committee Meeting Setting Direction
-Student Led Conferences
-EML Professional Learning Session
-BrightspaceDigital Privacy Planning for Profes-
sional Learning
Goal Parent Community and Staff Engagement
-School Council
-Spring Fair Discussion and Planning
-Numeracy Evening Discussion and Planning
-Grandparents Evening Discussion
-Movie Nights Discussion
-Social Committee Planning
-Appreciation Days
-Courtesy Transportation
-Lunchroom Supervisors
-Co-op Students
-ClassroomSchool Volunteers
Goal Equity and Inclusion
-Indigenous Education PDSBrsquos Strategic Action
Plan Committee
-We Rise Meeting and Planning (Boys and Girls)
-We Rise Conference (Spring)
-RecognitionPlanning Hindu Heritage Month
-RecognitionPlanning Indigenous Heritage Month
-LGBTQ+ (School GSASuperintendentrsquos Equity
Steering Committee)
-GSA Meetings and Conference
-Special EducationESL Planning
Goal Safe Positive Healthy Climate and Well-Being
-Climate Committee Meeting Setting Direction
-WellnessMental Health Focus for Staff Meetings
-Red Cross Anti-Bullying
-PALS Training
-Social Skills Groups
-Student Travel Planning
-Plans of Care
-Emergency Procedures
-Supervision Schedule
F2A and F2B participating in cooperative games during the Best You program presented by the City of
Brampton
PALS leaders encourage students to be physically active by playing games at recess and provide students in Gr
4 and Gr 5 with the opportunity to become a leader on the playground During training PALS leaders explored
leadership qualities and discussed the qualities that are important in order to be a good leader Our leaders
learned about conflict resolution and problem solving PALS leaders learned fun and creative games that will
help everyone have fun and play fair
The Student Vote was held at Castle Oaks PS A very big thank you to Mrs James and 5A for their leadership and organization of this opportunity for students
Programs Schools offered at Starts in grade
6 7 9
Actively in Motion (AIM) Royal Orchard MS
Advanced Placement Central Peel SS John Fraser SS
Arts Earnscliffe Sr PS (starts in grade 6) Queen Elizabeth Sr PS (starts in grade 7) Cawthra Park SS Mayfield SS
Arts and Technology Morning Star MS
Graphic Design Management TL Kennedy SS
International Baccalaureate Bristol Rd MS WG Davis Sr PS Erindale SS Glenforest SS Harold M Brathwaite SS Turner Fenton SS
International Business and Technology
Allan A Martin Sr PS Lisgar MS Williams Pkwy Sr PS Meadowvale SS North Park SS TL Kennedy SS
International and Executive Leadership Academy
TL Kennedy SS
Regional Skilled Trades Judith Nyman (starting in September 2020) West Credit SS
SciTech Centennial Sr PS Macville PS Tomken Rd MS Chinguacousy SS Port Credit SS
Regional Learning Choices Programs offered by the Peel District School Board empower students by providing them with op-portunities to develop and explore skills in a particular area of interest Regional programs are open to all students who meet the criteria for acceptance Students and their families are encouraged to attend the information night for the program of their choice to receive more information about the program and application details Transportation is not provided for students in regional programs If students have been accepted into a regional program and they live within the school boundary they are eligible for busing only if they meet the distance criteria outlined in the boardrsquos Transportation Policy 39 All regional programs include annual fees including a non-refundable $40 application fee except the Regional Skilled Trades and Transportation Engineering and Technology programs which are offered at no cost
Applications open Applications close
ELEMENTARY Jan 27 2020 at 830 am Feb 10 2020 at 3 pm
SECONDARY Nov 11 2019 at 830 am Nov 25 2019 at 3 pm
For more information about program information nights busing fees and the application process visit wwwpeelschoolsorgRegionalPrograms
Nov 7 ndash Celebrate Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educatorsrsquo
Appreciation Day In 2014 the board of trustees declared the last Wednesday in October as the Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educatorsrsquo (ECE) Appreciation Day This year the recognition day falls on Nov 7 2019 The Peel board appreciates the important work of teaching assistants and ECEs and the contributions that they make in the lives of children families and community members
Nov 29 ndash Say thanks for Peel Custodial amp Maintenance Workersrsquo Day In 2014 the board of trustees declared the last Friday in November as the Peel Custodial and Maintenance Workersrsquo Day This year the recognition day falls on Friday Nov 29 2019 Take this opportunity to thank the important work of custodial and maintenance workers and their hard work and commitment to well-being and safety
Castle Oaks Celebrates Hindu Heritage Month in November During Hindu Heritage Month schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities that recognize and celebrate the rich heritage history culture and contributions of Hindu Canadians as well as Hindu communities from around the world Here is a list of events happening at Castle Oaks PS
On April 9 2019 as part of the boardrsquos commitment to equity and inclusion the Peel board approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Hindu Heritage Month in November In addi-tion to Hindu Heritage Month the Peel board also approved a motion to recognize and cele-brate Islamic Heritage Month in October Indigenous Heritage Month in November Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May The board will continue to rec-ognize Black History Month in February Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June The Province of Ontario declared the month of November as Hindu Heritage Month in 2016 The month of November was chosen in recognition of ldquoDeepawalirdquo or ldquoDiwalirdquo which is a significant festival in the Hindu community On October 4 2018 a Member of Parliament introduced a Private Memberrsquos Bill (PMB) Bill C-416 in the House of Commons to designate the month of October as Hindu Heritage Month in Canada The bill is currently going through several stages to become law
Celebration Assemblies (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8)
Nov 29 930 and 1130
Gym
Daily Classroom Activities November Daily Classrooms
Hindu Student Group November Weekly School
Castle Oaks celebrates Indigenous Heritage Month in November Schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities in November to recognize celebrate and honour the rich heritage culture contributions and diversity of First Nation Inuit and Meacutetis communities across Cana-da On June 19 2019 as part of the boardrsquos commitment to equity and inclusion and to help better reflect student identity trustees approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month in the month of November This month includes several dates of significance including Treaty Recognition Week Indigenous Veterans Day Louis Riel Day and the Peel Community Cultural Indigenous Celebration and Pow Wow In addition to Indigenous Heritage Month the Peel board has also approved a motion to recognize and cele-brate Islamic Heritage Month in October Hindu Heritage Month in November Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May The board will continue to recognize Black History Month in February Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June The House of Commons officially recognized June as National Indigenous History Month following a unanimous motion in 2009 In the month of June Peel board schools and worksites will raise andor display the flag of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in the spirit of equity inclusion and reconciliation The raising of this flag is only one of the ways we help to create spaces that are inclusive welcoming and safe for students staff and families Here is a list of events happening at Castle Oaks PS this month
Celebration Assemblies (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8)
Nov 29 930 and 1130
Gym
Daily Classroom Activities November Daily Classrooms
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Visit (Staff Only) Nov 4 310 Gym
Indigenous Student Gathering Nov 28 All Day Gordon Graydon SS
Indigenous Strategic Action Plan Committee Nov 13 All Day TBD
Peel Public Health shares tips to help prevent the flu Itrsquos flu season and we want to make sure students stay as healthy as possible this year Influenza (flu) spreads easily from one person to another and Peel Public Health has some tips to help reduce the risk of catching the flu and spreading it
Get your annual flu shot The flu shot is your best defence against the flu There are many locations across
Peel where you can get your flu shots
Family Doctorsrsquo offices
Walk-in clinics
Pharmacies
Peel flu clinics
Keep children home when theyrsquore sick If your
child develops flu-like signs and symptoms
(fever cough sore throat body aches headache chills and fatigue) keep them home from school
Contact your health care provider if symptoms are severe
Practice good hygiene Help your child get into the habit of covering their nose and mouth with a tissue
when they cough or sneeze and throw tissues in the trash Cough or sneeze into a sleeve or elbow if
they donrsquot have a tissue They should also avoid touching their eyes nose or mouth This is how germs
are spread
Wash your hands Encourage your child to wash their hands often with soap and water or use hand sani-
tizer especially after they cough or sneeze
For more information call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or visit wwwpeelregioncaflu
Is Extended French right for my child If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the Extended French (EF) program To find out the EF school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 7 Extended French dates for the 2020-21 school year
A random selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 7 EF pro-gram Applications for grade 7 Extended French will only be considered for students who are currently regis-tered in an English program and have not been previously in a French Immersion program Students currently enrolled in grade 6 French Immersion will continue grade 7 in the French Immersion program For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or -call your nearest Extended French school -connect with families who have children in the Extended French program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Information night Attend the information meeting at the Extended French school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Apply at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Give what you can on United Way Giving Day ndash Nov 14 2019 At the Peel District School Board our mission is to inspire success confidence and hope in each student ndash each and every day Yet we know that there are many needs in our community that we canrsquot address on our own like providing food for families that may go without or supporting communities after a crisis Thatrsquos why we are holding a board-wide giving day in support of United Way Greater Toronto a key part-ner and supporter of Peel families This year the Peel board has declared Nov 14 as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed funds for United Way Greater Toronto and the network of local Peel social service agencies it supports Whether itrsquos providing shelter for a mother and her children in Brampton matching a child who is at risk with a mentor in Caledon or funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for youth that would otherwise go hun-gry United Way offers hope and possibility to thousands in our community A donation of $2 may go towards a breakfast program for a child from a low income family $10 supports a child with interactive recreational outings for one year including healthy snacks and trans-
portation to help them build their social skills and self-esteem $25 is enough to provide a daily homework club that gives children and youth access to computers peer
support and mentors This is a completely voluntary campaign and any contributions are welcome Whether you send a loonie toonie cheque made out to United Way Greater Toronto or donate through school cash online your contribution will make a difference Pledges of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt from United Way Greater Toronto To receive a receipt you must fill out the pledge form on the back and send it to school with your donation by Dec 13 2019 If you donate through School Cash Online attach a copy of your re-ceipt to your completed pledge form Thank you for lending a helping hand to those who need it most Together we can help those in poverty which wouldnrsquot be possible without your continued support ndash your local love can change lives
Stan Cameron Peter Joshua Chair of the Board Director of Education
Peel District School Board to support Treaties Recognition Week Treaties Recognition Week was introduced in 2016 to honour the importance of treaties and to help On-tarians learn more about treaty rights and treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people This year Treaties Recognition Week will take place from November 4 to 8 2019 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) has issued 94 Calls to Action which include calls for schools and communities to teach students about Treaties Addressing the TRCrsquos Calls to Action are embedded in Peelrsquos commitment to achieve inclusion for all through continuous progress on equity This commitment is captured in Peelrsquos Plan for Student Success The Peel District School Board is proud to sup-port Treaties Recognition Week to help bring awareness to students and staff about their collective treaty obligations in Canada For resources and information on Treaties please visit the Government of Ontario website as well as The First Nations Meacutetis and Inuit Education Association of Ontario website
chooseACTION on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week November 17 to 23 2019 Bullying is a form of harassment The World Health Organization says ldquoBullyinghellipdemands the concerted and coordinated time and attention of health-care providers policy-makers and familiesrdquo (Prevention of Bullying 2010) Bullying is a relationship problem with relationship solutions Each year across the Peel board students staff and families engage in learning and programming opportuni-ties focussed on actively disrupting bullying by creating positive and safe Climates for Learning and Working built on a foundation of healthy relationships This year the Peel board community will lsquochooseACTION to STOP hatersquo in their classrooms offices schools and communities in order to make these spaces better places for everyone Establishing and maintaining a positive Climate for Learning and Working requires all of us to actively intervene on assumptions stereotyping bias discrimination and hate We must proactively act and speak in ways that are inclusive accepting of others and values difference Throughout the week we will be highlighting the importance of being an upstanding bystander by acting to stop hate Step 1 Stop the Action Step 2 Name it Step 3 Explain the impactharm Step 4 Ask the person causing the harm to change their behavior Step 5 Support the person harmed The Peel board would like to hear about the big and small actions pledges and promises our Peel community values and ask that you take a moment to share your chooseACTION to STOP haterdquo moments on social me-dia Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13 The Accepting Schools Act that came into effect on Sept 1 2012 For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgaboutussafeschoolsbullying or wwwedugovoncaengsafeschoolspreventionhtml
Is French Immersion right for my child If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program To find out the FI school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 1 French Immersion important dates for the 2020-21 school year
The Peel board has a limited number of spaces available for students interested in grade 1 French Immersion At this time the grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolling in grade 1 A ran-dom selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 1 FI program For more information -visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench -call your nearest French Immersion school -connect with families who have children in the French Immersion program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Help your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2020-21 Soon current grade 8 students will select their courses for grade 9 Before they do we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to consult with their teachers guidance counsellor if applicable and their parents As our partners families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course selection We encourage you to become familiar with the process by creating a myBlueprint account Additionally parentsguardians and students can review Chart Your Course the Peel District School Boardrsquos common course calendar at wwwpeelschoolsorgstudentscommoncoursecalendar This guide will help you understand the course selection process and provide information on the courses and programs offered in Peel secondary schools You can also visit wwwmyBlueprintcaPeel an online planning tool that includes the following high school planner for course selection goal-setting career spectrum for finding your learning style occupation planner for exploring careers post-secondary planner for opportunities after high school The grade 9 course selection process will be open from Nov 11 to Dec 3 2019 If you have questions or are looking for course suggestions please contact your teenrsquos teachers or guidance counsellor
Information night Attend the information meeting at the French Im-mersion school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Available at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Jump start your future with Explore High Skills Explore High Skills is a Peel District School Board pathway program that allows secondary schools with Special-ist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs to offer a unique specialized program choice for grade 9 and 10 stu-dents These sector-related programs are available to students in all skill levels and in all pathways Specialized pro-grams in grade 9 like Explore High Skills provide unique learning experiences to engage students as they tran-sition to high school Students can focus their learning on an area of interest as they build self-confidence learn essential skills and develop a sense of belonging in school and in the community To enroll in the Explore High Skills program students will indicate their interest when selecting high school courses in the fall For more information about the program and participating schools go to wwwpeelschoolsorgExploreHighSkills
Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for
student athletes artists
Does your childteen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly The Peel District School Boardrsquos Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexi-ble timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice competition rehearsal andor performance schedules
Peel Region High Performers Program is offered at
Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)
Dolphin Sr Public School (grades 6 to 8)
Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12) Information nights will be offered as follows
For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgHighPerformers
Location Information Night
Britannia Public School Nov 7 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Dolphin Sr Public School Nov 6 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Mississauga Secondary School Nov 5 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Our work has just begun The Peel Learning Foundationrsquos mission is to raise funds to enable Peel District School Board students to achieve personal excellence by providing resources that help them overcome barriers We officially launched in February 2019 and to date the foundation has supported more than 200 students
Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Peel Region face barriers related to poverty
Thatrsquos more than 27000 Peel board students Through the Student Emergency Needs program and Student Backpack program the support we provide can be as simple as providing funds for food or transportation a winter coat or a backpack filled with school sup-plies This type of support can enrich a students school experience and help them achieve success Any teach-er staff or support person can speak confidentially to their schoolrsquos principal vice-principal or supervisor when they encounter a student in need who will then reach out to us to ask for help There are many ways that you can support the foundation A gift will help us achieve great things for students To learn more visit wwwpeellearningfoundationorghow You can help us create hopeful tomorrows wwwPeelLearningFoundationorg l 905-890-1010 ext 2461 l foundationpeelsbcom
PeelLearningFDN l PeelLearningFDN
After 18 years the Peel District School Board is revamp-ing its annual parent conference After hearing from par-ticipants we are changing the traditional full-day work-shop model to a multi-evening speaker series focused on a specific subject where parents and caregivers will hear from a keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take audience questions We will also invite Peel board de-partments groups and community partners to share their information in an exhibitor area The Engage Educate Empower Speaker Series is co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachersrsquo Local Without their support this free learning event for parentscaregivers would not be possible
These free events are open to all Peel board parents of students at all grade levels
Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct 7 2019 at wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsconference
Bus cancellation and 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 television stations and will also be available on Twitter Peelschools Twitter STOPRinfo Facebook at wwwfacebookcompeelschools wwwpeelschoolsorg and wwwstoprca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 One of the following messages will be announced Peel District School Board buses are cancelled This means that schools remain open for students and staff but buses are cancelled Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities Buses will remain cancelled all day All activities that require busing will also be cancelled Permits night school classes child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled including child care night school and permits All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed
Date and Time Location Topic and Speaker
Monday Nov 4 2019 5 to 8 pm
HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario St Mississauga
Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller
Wednesday Jan 22 2020
Chinguacousy Secondary School 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton
TBA
Wednesday Feb 26 2020
Mayfield Secondary School 5000 Mayfield Rd Caledon East
TBA
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and Resilience From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
When it comes to mental health connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - is one of the most powerful protective factors A positive lsquoenvironment of rela-tionshipsrsquo is essential for healthy brain development which forms the foundation for life-long outcomes such as interpersonal skills academic performance and mental health and well-being (1) Caring adults are key to building the skills attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mental health Here are some tips for families to help build strong caring relation-ships
Comfort your child when theyrsquore upset They wonrsquot feel alone with their big emotions and it helps to strengthen your bond with them
Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued
Have fun together
Listen attentively to your childrsquos feelings thoughts and ideas Help to label and identify your childrsquos emotions (eg scared frustrated angry sad) Try to see things from your childrsquos point of view
Build in quality time Spend some time together each night around the dinner table
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling and collaborating with them to help solve their own problems when they arise
Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy coping strate-gies Talk about your feelings Make time for things you enjoy
Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment where children are protected from harm Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives like family members and friends neighbours teachers and members of cultural and faith communities Re-search suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adult can make a profound difference This also widens a childrsquos network of support and makes it easier to reach out for help when needed At the heart of it we are in the business of human development We are helping children and youth discover their strengths build skills and knowledge develop positive attitudes and habits and find their path We need to know our children and youth We need to show we care We need to inspire hope We need to model the power of positive relationships
For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel
References National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004) Young Children Develop in an Environment of
Relationships Working Paper No 1 Retrieved from wwwdevelopingchildharvardedu Ontario Ministry of Education (2010) What Works Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience in Stu-
dents Retrieved from wwwedugovonca
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
Christianity
At Castle Oaks PS we work towards implementing the Peel District School Boardrsquos Plan for Student Success - 2016 to 2021 At Castle Oaks PS we empower one another to reach our greatest potential as leaders of positive change in our society EngageEmpowerEnergize
Goal High Expectations for Achievement
-EQAO Results and Analysis
-Numeracy Committee Meeting Setting Direction
-Grades 7-10 Transition Professional Learning Session
-Math Learning Tools Inventory
-Theories of Action -Literacy Committee Meeting Setting Direction
-Student Led Conferences
-EML Professional Learning Session
-BrightspaceDigital Privacy Planning for Profes-
sional Learning
Goal Parent Community and Staff Engagement
-School Council
-Spring Fair Discussion and Planning
-Numeracy Evening Discussion and Planning
-Grandparents Evening Discussion
-Movie Nights Discussion
-Social Committee Planning
-Appreciation Days
-Courtesy Transportation
-Lunchroom Supervisors
-Co-op Students
-ClassroomSchool Volunteers
Goal Equity and Inclusion
-Indigenous Education PDSBrsquos Strategic Action
Plan Committee
-We Rise Meeting and Planning (Boys and Girls)
-We Rise Conference (Spring)
-RecognitionPlanning Hindu Heritage Month
-RecognitionPlanning Indigenous Heritage Month
-LGBTQ+ (School GSASuperintendentrsquos Equity
Steering Committee)
-GSA Meetings and Conference
-Special EducationESL Planning
Goal Safe Positive Healthy Climate and Well-Being
-Climate Committee Meeting Setting Direction
-WellnessMental Health Focus for Staff Meetings
-Red Cross Anti-Bullying
-PALS Training
-Social Skills Groups
-Student Travel Planning
-Plans of Care
-Emergency Procedures
-Supervision Schedule
F2A and F2B participating in cooperative games during the Best You program presented by the City of
Brampton
PALS leaders encourage students to be physically active by playing games at recess and provide students in Gr
4 and Gr 5 with the opportunity to become a leader on the playground During training PALS leaders explored
leadership qualities and discussed the qualities that are important in order to be a good leader Our leaders
learned about conflict resolution and problem solving PALS leaders learned fun and creative games that will
help everyone have fun and play fair
The Student Vote was held at Castle Oaks PS A very big thank you to Mrs James and 5A for their leadership and organization of this opportunity for students
Programs Schools offered at Starts in grade
6 7 9
Actively in Motion (AIM) Royal Orchard MS
Advanced Placement Central Peel SS John Fraser SS
Arts Earnscliffe Sr PS (starts in grade 6) Queen Elizabeth Sr PS (starts in grade 7) Cawthra Park SS Mayfield SS
Arts and Technology Morning Star MS
Graphic Design Management TL Kennedy SS
International Baccalaureate Bristol Rd MS WG Davis Sr PS Erindale SS Glenforest SS Harold M Brathwaite SS Turner Fenton SS
International Business and Technology
Allan A Martin Sr PS Lisgar MS Williams Pkwy Sr PS Meadowvale SS North Park SS TL Kennedy SS
International and Executive Leadership Academy
TL Kennedy SS
Regional Skilled Trades Judith Nyman (starting in September 2020) West Credit SS
SciTech Centennial Sr PS Macville PS Tomken Rd MS Chinguacousy SS Port Credit SS
Regional Learning Choices Programs offered by the Peel District School Board empower students by providing them with op-portunities to develop and explore skills in a particular area of interest Regional programs are open to all students who meet the criteria for acceptance Students and their families are encouraged to attend the information night for the program of their choice to receive more information about the program and application details Transportation is not provided for students in regional programs If students have been accepted into a regional program and they live within the school boundary they are eligible for busing only if they meet the distance criteria outlined in the boardrsquos Transportation Policy 39 All regional programs include annual fees including a non-refundable $40 application fee except the Regional Skilled Trades and Transportation Engineering and Technology programs which are offered at no cost
Applications open Applications close
ELEMENTARY Jan 27 2020 at 830 am Feb 10 2020 at 3 pm
SECONDARY Nov 11 2019 at 830 am Nov 25 2019 at 3 pm
For more information about program information nights busing fees and the application process visit wwwpeelschoolsorgRegionalPrograms
Nov 7 ndash Celebrate Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educatorsrsquo
Appreciation Day In 2014 the board of trustees declared the last Wednesday in October as the Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educatorsrsquo (ECE) Appreciation Day This year the recognition day falls on Nov 7 2019 The Peel board appreciates the important work of teaching assistants and ECEs and the contributions that they make in the lives of children families and community members
Nov 29 ndash Say thanks for Peel Custodial amp Maintenance Workersrsquo Day In 2014 the board of trustees declared the last Friday in November as the Peel Custodial and Maintenance Workersrsquo Day This year the recognition day falls on Friday Nov 29 2019 Take this opportunity to thank the important work of custodial and maintenance workers and their hard work and commitment to well-being and safety
Castle Oaks Celebrates Hindu Heritage Month in November During Hindu Heritage Month schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities that recognize and celebrate the rich heritage history culture and contributions of Hindu Canadians as well as Hindu communities from around the world Here is a list of events happening at Castle Oaks PS
On April 9 2019 as part of the boardrsquos commitment to equity and inclusion the Peel board approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Hindu Heritage Month in November In addi-tion to Hindu Heritage Month the Peel board also approved a motion to recognize and cele-brate Islamic Heritage Month in October Indigenous Heritage Month in November Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May The board will continue to rec-ognize Black History Month in February Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June The Province of Ontario declared the month of November as Hindu Heritage Month in 2016 The month of November was chosen in recognition of ldquoDeepawalirdquo or ldquoDiwalirdquo which is a significant festival in the Hindu community On October 4 2018 a Member of Parliament introduced a Private Memberrsquos Bill (PMB) Bill C-416 in the House of Commons to designate the month of October as Hindu Heritage Month in Canada The bill is currently going through several stages to become law
Celebration Assemblies (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8)
Nov 29 930 and 1130
Gym
Daily Classroom Activities November Daily Classrooms
Hindu Student Group November Weekly School
Castle Oaks celebrates Indigenous Heritage Month in November Schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities in November to recognize celebrate and honour the rich heritage culture contributions and diversity of First Nation Inuit and Meacutetis communities across Cana-da On June 19 2019 as part of the boardrsquos commitment to equity and inclusion and to help better reflect student identity trustees approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month in the month of November This month includes several dates of significance including Treaty Recognition Week Indigenous Veterans Day Louis Riel Day and the Peel Community Cultural Indigenous Celebration and Pow Wow In addition to Indigenous Heritage Month the Peel board has also approved a motion to recognize and cele-brate Islamic Heritage Month in October Hindu Heritage Month in November Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May The board will continue to recognize Black History Month in February Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June The House of Commons officially recognized June as National Indigenous History Month following a unanimous motion in 2009 In the month of June Peel board schools and worksites will raise andor display the flag of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in the spirit of equity inclusion and reconciliation The raising of this flag is only one of the ways we help to create spaces that are inclusive welcoming and safe for students staff and families Here is a list of events happening at Castle Oaks PS this month
Celebration Assemblies (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8)
Nov 29 930 and 1130
Gym
Daily Classroom Activities November Daily Classrooms
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Visit (Staff Only) Nov 4 310 Gym
Indigenous Student Gathering Nov 28 All Day Gordon Graydon SS
Indigenous Strategic Action Plan Committee Nov 13 All Day TBD
Peel Public Health shares tips to help prevent the flu Itrsquos flu season and we want to make sure students stay as healthy as possible this year Influenza (flu) spreads easily from one person to another and Peel Public Health has some tips to help reduce the risk of catching the flu and spreading it
Get your annual flu shot The flu shot is your best defence against the flu There are many locations across
Peel where you can get your flu shots
Family Doctorsrsquo offices
Walk-in clinics
Pharmacies
Peel flu clinics
Keep children home when theyrsquore sick If your
child develops flu-like signs and symptoms
(fever cough sore throat body aches headache chills and fatigue) keep them home from school
Contact your health care provider if symptoms are severe
Practice good hygiene Help your child get into the habit of covering their nose and mouth with a tissue
when they cough or sneeze and throw tissues in the trash Cough or sneeze into a sleeve or elbow if
they donrsquot have a tissue They should also avoid touching their eyes nose or mouth This is how germs
are spread
Wash your hands Encourage your child to wash their hands often with soap and water or use hand sani-
tizer especially after they cough or sneeze
For more information call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or visit wwwpeelregioncaflu
Is Extended French right for my child If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the Extended French (EF) program To find out the EF school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 7 Extended French dates for the 2020-21 school year
A random selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 7 EF pro-gram Applications for grade 7 Extended French will only be considered for students who are currently regis-tered in an English program and have not been previously in a French Immersion program Students currently enrolled in grade 6 French Immersion will continue grade 7 in the French Immersion program For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or -call your nearest Extended French school -connect with families who have children in the Extended French program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Information night Attend the information meeting at the Extended French school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Apply at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Give what you can on United Way Giving Day ndash Nov 14 2019 At the Peel District School Board our mission is to inspire success confidence and hope in each student ndash each and every day Yet we know that there are many needs in our community that we canrsquot address on our own like providing food for families that may go without or supporting communities after a crisis Thatrsquos why we are holding a board-wide giving day in support of United Way Greater Toronto a key part-ner and supporter of Peel families This year the Peel board has declared Nov 14 as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed funds for United Way Greater Toronto and the network of local Peel social service agencies it supports Whether itrsquos providing shelter for a mother and her children in Brampton matching a child who is at risk with a mentor in Caledon or funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for youth that would otherwise go hun-gry United Way offers hope and possibility to thousands in our community A donation of $2 may go towards a breakfast program for a child from a low income family $10 supports a child with interactive recreational outings for one year including healthy snacks and trans-
portation to help them build their social skills and self-esteem $25 is enough to provide a daily homework club that gives children and youth access to computers peer
support and mentors This is a completely voluntary campaign and any contributions are welcome Whether you send a loonie toonie cheque made out to United Way Greater Toronto or donate through school cash online your contribution will make a difference Pledges of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt from United Way Greater Toronto To receive a receipt you must fill out the pledge form on the back and send it to school with your donation by Dec 13 2019 If you donate through School Cash Online attach a copy of your re-ceipt to your completed pledge form Thank you for lending a helping hand to those who need it most Together we can help those in poverty which wouldnrsquot be possible without your continued support ndash your local love can change lives
Stan Cameron Peter Joshua Chair of the Board Director of Education
Peel District School Board to support Treaties Recognition Week Treaties Recognition Week was introduced in 2016 to honour the importance of treaties and to help On-tarians learn more about treaty rights and treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people This year Treaties Recognition Week will take place from November 4 to 8 2019 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) has issued 94 Calls to Action which include calls for schools and communities to teach students about Treaties Addressing the TRCrsquos Calls to Action are embedded in Peelrsquos commitment to achieve inclusion for all through continuous progress on equity This commitment is captured in Peelrsquos Plan for Student Success The Peel District School Board is proud to sup-port Treaties Recognition Week to help bring awareness to students and staff about their collective treaty obligations in Canada For resources and information on Treaties please visit the Government of Ontario website as well as The First Nations Meacutetis and Inuit Education Association of Ontario website
chooseACTION on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week November 17 to 23 2019 Bullying is a form of harassment The World Health Organization says ldquoBullyinghellipdemands the concerted and coordinated time and attention of health-care providers policy-makers and familiesrdquo (Prevention of Bullying 2010) Bullying is a relationship problem with relationship solutions Each year across the Peel board students staff and families engage in learning and programming opportuni-ties focussed on actively disrupting bullying by creating positive and safe Climates for Learning and Working built on a foundation of healthy relationships This year the Peel board community will lsquochooseACTION to STOP hatersquo in their classrooms offices schools and communities in order to make these spaces better places for everyone Establishing and maintaining a positive Climate for Learning and Working requires all of us to actively intervene on assumptions stereotyping bias discrimination and hate We must proactively act and speak in ways that are inclusive accepting of others and values difference Throughout the week we will be highlighting the importance of being an upstanding bystander by acting to stop hate Step 1 Stop the Action Step 2 Name it Step 3 Explain the impactharm Step 4 Ask the person causing the harm to change their behavior Step 5 Support the person harmed The Peel board would like to hear about the big and small actions pledges and promises our Peel community values and ask that you take a moment to share your chooseACTION to STOP haterdquo moments on social me-dia Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13 The Accepting Schools Act that came into effect on Sept 1 2012 For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgaboutussafeschoolsbullying or wwwedugovoncaengsafeschoolspreventionhtml
Is French Immersion right for my child If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program To find out the FI school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 1 French Immersion important dates for the 2020-21 school year
The Peel board has a limited number of spaces available for students interested in grade 1 French Immersion At this time the grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolling in grade 1 A ran-dom selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 1 FI program For more information -visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench -call your nearest French Immersion school -connect with families who have children in the French Immersion program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Help your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2020-21 Soon current grade 8 students will select their courses for grade 9 Before they do we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to consult with their teachers guidance counsellor if applicable and their parents As our partners families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course selection We encourage you to become familiar with the process by creating a myBlueprint account Additionally parentsguardians and students can review Chart Your Course the Peel District School Boardrsquos common course calendar at wwwpeelschoolsorgstudentscommoncoursecalendar This guide will help you understand the course selection process and provide information on the courses and programs offered in Peel secondary schools You can also visit wwwmyBlueprintcaPeel an online planning tool that includes the following high school planner for course selection goal-setting career spectrum for finding your learning style occupation planner for exploring careers post-secondary planner for opportunities after high school The grade 9 course selection process will be open from Nov 11 to Dec 3 2019 If you have questions or are looking for course suggestions please contact your teenrsquos teachers or guidance counsellor
Information night Attend the information meeting at the French Im-mersion school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Available at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Jump start your future with Explore High Skills Explore High Skills is a Peel District School Board pathway program that allows secondary schools with Special-ist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs to offer a unique specialized program choice for grade 9 and 10 stu-dents These sector-related programs are available to students in all skill levels and in all pathways Specialized pro-grams in grade 9 like Explore High Skills provide unique learning experiences to engage students as they tran-sition to high school Students can focus their learning on an area of interest as they build self-confidence learn essential skills and develop a sense of belonging in school and in the community To enroll in the Explore High Skills program students will indicate their interest when selecting high school courses in the fall For more information about the program and participating schools go to wwwpeelschoolsorgExploreHighSkills
Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for
student athletes artists
Does your childteen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly The Peel District School Boardrsquos Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexi-ble timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice competition rehearsal andor performance schedules
Peel Region High Performers Program is offered at
Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)
Dolphin Sr Public School (grades 6 to 8)
Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12) Information nights will be offered as follows
For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgHighPerformers
Location Information Night
Britannia Public School Nov 7 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Dolphin Sr Public School Nov 6 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Mississauga Secondary School Nov 5 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Our work has just begun The Peel Learning Foundationrsquos mission is to raise funds to enable Peel District School Board students to achieve personal excellence by providing resources that help them overcome barriers We officially launched in February 2019 and to date the foundation has supported more than 200 students
Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Peel Region face barriers related to poverty
Thatrsquos more than 27000 Peel board students Through the Student Emergency Needs program and Student Backpack program the support we provide can be as simple as providing funds for food or transportation a winter coat or a backpack filled with school sup-plies This type of support can enrich a students school experience and help them achieve success Any teach-er staff or support person can speak confidentially to their schoolrsquos principal vice-principal or supervisor when they encounter a student in need who will then reach out to us to ask for help There are many ways that you can support the foundation A gift will help us achieve great things for students To learn more visit wwwpeellearningfoundationorghow You can help us create hopeful tomorrows wwwPeelLearningFoundationorg l 905-890-1010 ext 2461 l foundationpeelsbcom
PeelLearningFDN l PeelLearningFDN
After 18 years the Peel District School Board is revamp-ing its annual parent conference After hearing from par-ticipants we are changing the traditional full-day work-shop model to a multi-evening speaker series focused on a specific subject where parents and caregivers will hear from a keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take audience questions We will also invite Peel board de-partments groups and community partners to share their information in an exhibitor area The Engage Educate Empower Speaker Series is co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachersrsquo Local Without their support this free learning event for parentscaregivers would not be possible
These free events are open to all Peel board parents of students at all grade levels
Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct 7 2019 at wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsconference
Bus cancellation and 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 television stations and will also be available on Twitter Peelschools Twitter STOPRinfo Facebook at wwwfacebookcompeelschools wwwpeelschoolsorg and wwwstoprca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 One of the following messages will be announced Peel District School Board buses are cancelled This means that schools remain open for students and staff but buses are cancelled Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities Buses will remain cancelled all day All activities that require busing will also be cancelled Permits night school classes child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled including child care night school and permits All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed
Date and Time Location Topic and Speaker
Monday Nov 4 2019 5 to 8 pm
HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario St Mississauga
Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller
Wednesday Jan 22 2020
Chinguacousy Secondary School 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton
TBA
Wednesday Feb 26 2020
Mayfield Secondary School 5000 Mayfield Rd Caledon East
TBA
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and Resilience From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
When it comes to mental health connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - is one of the most powerful protective factors A positive lsquoenvironment of rela-tionshipsrsquo is essential for healthy brain development which forms the foundation for life-long outcomes such as interpersonal skills academic performance and mental health and well-being (1) Caring adults are key to building the skills attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mental health Here are some tips for families to help build strong caring relation-ships
Comfort your child when theyrsquore upset They wonrsquot feel alone with their big emotions and it helps to strengthen your bond with them
Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued
Have fun together
Listen attentively to your childrsquos feelings thoughts and ideas Help to label and identify your childrsquos emotions (eg scared frustrated angry sad) Try to see things from your childrsquos point of view
Build in quality time Spend some time together each night around the dinner table
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling and collaborating with them to help solve their own problems when they arise
Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy coping strate-gies Talk about your feelings Make time for things you enjoy
Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment where children are protected from harm Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives like family members and friends neighbours teachers and members of cultural and faith communities Re-search suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adult can make a profound difference This also widens a childrsquos network of support and makes it easier to reach out for help when needed At the heart of it we are in the business of human development We are helping children and youth discover their strengths build skills and knowledge develop positive attitudes and habits and find their path We need to know our children and youth We need to show we care We need to inspire hope We need to model the power of positive relationships
For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel
References National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004) Young Children Develop in an Environment of
Relationships Working Paper No 1 Retrieved from wwwdevelopingchildharvardedu Ontario Ministry of Education (2010) What Works Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience in Stu-
dents Retrieved from wwwedugovonca
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
Christianity
F2A and F2B participating in cooperative games during the Best You program presented by the City of
Brampton
PALS leaders encourage students to be physically active by playing games at recess and provide students in Gr
4 and Gr 5 with the opportunity to become a leader on the playground During training PALS leaders explored
leadership qualities and discussed the qualities that are important in order to be a good leader Our leaders
learned about conflict resolution and problem solving PALS leaders learned fun and creative games that will
help everyone have fun and play fair
The Student Vote was held at Castle Oaks PS A very big thank you to Mrs James and 5A for their leadership and organization of this opportunity for students
Programs Schools offered at Starts in grade
6 7 9
Actively in Motion (AIM) Royal Orchard MS
Advanced Placement Central Peel SS John Fraser SS
Arts Earnscliffe Sr PS (starts in grade 6) Queen Elizabeth Sr PS (starts in grade 7) Cawthra Park SS Mayfield SS
Arts and Technology Morning Star MS
Graphic Design Management TL Kennedy SS
International Baccalaureate Bristol Rd MS WG Davis Sr PS Erindale SS Glenforest SS Harold M Brathwaite SS Turner Fenton SS
International Business and Technology
Allan A Martin Sr PS Lisgar MS Williams Pkwy Sr PS Meadowvale SS North Park SS TL Kennedy SS
International and Executive Leadership Academy
TL Kennedy SS
Regional Skilled Trades Judith Nyman (starting in September 2020) West Credit SS
SciTech Centennial Sr PS Macville PS Tomken Rd MS Chinguacousy SS Port Credit SS
Regional Learning Choices Programs offered by the Peel District School Board empower students by providing them with op-portunities to develop and explore skills in a particular area of interest Regional programs are open to all students who meet the criteria for acceptance Students and their families are encouraged to attend the information night for the program of their choice to receive more information about the program and application details Transportation is not provided for students in regional programs If students have been accepted into a regional program and they live within the school boundary they are eligible for busing only if they meet the distance criteria outlined in the boardrsquos Transportation Policy 39 All regional programs include annual fees including a non-refundable $40 application fee except the Regional Skilled Trades and Transportation Engineering and Technology programs which are offered at no cost
Applications open Applications close
ELEMENTARY Jan 27 2020 at 830 am Feb 10 2020 at 3 pm
SECONDARY Nov 11 2019 at 830 am Nov 25 2019 at 3 pm
For more information about program information nights busing fees and the application process visit wwwpeelschoolsorgRegionalPrograms
Nov 7 ndash Celebrate Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educatorsrsquo
Appreciation Day In 2014 the board of trustees declared the last Wednesday in October as the Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educatorsrsquo (ECE) Appreciation Day This year the recognition day falls on Nov 7 2019 The Peel board appreciates the important work of teaching assistants and ECEs and the contributions that they make in the lives of children families and community members
Nov 29 ndash Say thanks for Peel Custodial amp Maintenance Workersrsquo Day In 2014 the board of trustees declared the last Friday in November as the Peel Custodial and Maintenance Workersrsquo Day This year the recognition day falls on Friday Nov 29 2019 Take this opportunity to thank the important work of custodial and maintenance workers and their hard work and commitment to well-being and safety
Castle Oaks Celebrates Hindu Heritage Month in November During Hindu Heritage Month schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities that recognize and celebrate the rich heritage history culture and contributions of Hindu Canadians as well as Hindu communities from around the world Here is a list of events happening at Castle Oaks PS
On April 9 2019 as part of the boardrsquos commitment to equity and inclusion the Peel board approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Hindu Heritage Month in November In addi-tion to Hindu Heritage Month the Peel board also approved a motion to recognize and cele-brate Islamic Heritage Month in October Indigenous Heritage Month in November Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May The board will continue to rec-ognize Black History Month in February Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June The Province of Ontario declared the month of November as Hindu Heritage Month in 2016 The month of November was chosen in recognition of ldquoDeepawalirdquo or ldquoDiwalirdquo which is a significant festival in the Hindu community On October 4 2018 a Member of Parliament introduced a Private Memberrsquos Bill (PMB) Bill C-416 in the House of Commons to designate the month of October as Hindu Heritage Month in Canada The bill is currently going through several stages to become law
Celebration Assemblies (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8)
Nov 29 930 and 1130
Gym
Daily Classroom Activities November Daily Classrooms
Hindu Student Group November Weekly School
Castle Oaks celebrates Indigenous Heritage Month in November Schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities in November to recognize celebrate and honour the rich heritage culture contributions and diversity of First Nation Inuit and Meacutetis communities across Cana-da On June 19 2019 as part of the boardrsquos commitment to equity and inclusion and to help better reflect student identity trustees approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month in the month of November This month includes several dates of significance including Treaty Recognition Week Indigenous Veterans Day Louis Riel Day and the Peel Community Cultural Indigenous Celebration and Pow Wow In addition to Indigenous Heritage Month the Peel board has also approved a motion to recognize and cele-brate Islamic Heritage Month in October Hindu Heritage Month in November Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May The board will continue to recognize Black History Month in February Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June The House of Commons officially recognized June as National Indigenous History Month following a unanimous motion in 2009 In the month of June Peel board schools and worksites will raise andor display the flag of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in the spirit of equity inclusion and reconciliation The raising of this flag is only one of the ways we help to create spaces that are inclusive welcoming and safe for students staff and families Here is a list of events happening at Castle Oaks PS this month
Celebration Assemblies (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8)
Nov 29 930 and 1130
Gym
Daily Classroom Activities November Daily Classrooms
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Visit (Staff Only) Nov 4 310 Gym
Indigenous Student Gathering Nov 28 All Day Gordon Graydon SS
Indigenous Strategic Action Plan Committee Nov 13 All Day TBD
Peel Public Health shares tips to help prevent the flu Itrsquos flu season and we want to make sure students stay as healthy as possible this year Influenza (flu) spreads easily from one person to another and Peel Public Health has some tips to help reduce the risk of catching the flu and spreading it
Get your annual flu shot The flu shot is your best defence against the flu There are many locations across
Peel where you can get your flu shots
Family Doctorsrsquo offices
Walk-in clinics
Pharmacies
Peel flu clinics
Keep children home when theyrsquore sick If your
child develops flu-like signs and symptoms
(fever cough sore throat body aches headache chills and fatigue) keep them home from school
Contact your health care provider if symptoms are severe
Practice good hygiene Help your child get into the habit of covering their nose and mouth with a tissue
when they cough or sneeze and throw tissues in the trash Cough or sneeze into a sleeve or elbow if
they donrsquot have a tissue They should also avoid touching their eyes nose or mouth This is how germs
are spread
Wash your hands Encourage your child to wash their hands often with soap and water or use hand sani-
tizer especially after they cough or sneeze
For more information call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or visit wwwpeelregioncaflu
Is Extended French right for my child If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the Extended French (EF) program To find out the EF school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 7 Extended French dates for the 2020-21 school year
A random selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 7 EF pro-gram Applications for grade 7 Extended French will only be considered for students who are currently regis-tered in an English program and have not been previously in a French Immersion program Students currently enrolled in grade 6 French Immersion will continue grade 7 in the French Immersion program For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or -call your nearest Extended French school -connect with families who have children in the Extended French program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Information night Attend the information meeting at the Extended French school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Apply at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Give what you can on United Way Giving Day ndash Nov 14 2019 At the Peel District School Board our mission is to inspire success confidence and hope in each student ndash each and every day Yet we know that there are many needs in our community that we canrsquot address on our own like providing food for families that may go without or supporting communities after a crisis Thatrsquos why we are holding a board-wide giving day in support of United Way Greater Toronto a key part-ner and supporter of Peel families This year the Peel board has declared Nov 14 as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed funds for United Way Greater Toronto and the network of local Peel social service agencies it supports Whether itrsquos providing shelter for a mother and her children in Brampton matching a child who is at risk with a mentor in Caledon or funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for youth that would otherwise go hun-gry United Way offers hope and possibility to thousands in our community A donation of $2 may go towards a breakfast program for a child from a low income family $10 supports a child with interactive recreational outings for one year including healthy snacks and trans-
portation to help them build their social skills and self-esteem $25 is enough to provide a daily homework club that gives children and youth access to computers peer
support and mentors This is a completely voluntary campaign and any contributions are welcome Whether you send a loonie toonie cheque made out to United Way Greater Toronto or donate through school cash online your contribution will make a difference Pledges of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt from United Way Greater Toronto To receive a receipt you must fill out the pledge form on the back and send it to school with your donation by Dec 13 2019 If you donate through School Cash Online attach a copy of your re-ceipt to your completed pledge form Thank you for lending a helping hand to those who need it most Together we can help those in poverty which wouldnrsquot be possible without your continued support ndash your local love can change lives
Stan Cameron Peter Joshua Chair of the Board Director of Education
Peel District School Board to support Treaties Recognition Week Treaties Recognition Week was introduced in 2016 to honour the importance of treaties and to help On-tarians learn more about treaty rights and treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people This year Treaties Recognition Week will take place from November 4 to 8 2019 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) has issued 94 Calls to Action which include calls for schools and communities to teach students about Treaties Addressing the TRCrsquos Calls to Action are embedded in Peelrsquos commitment to achieve inclusion for all through continuous progress on equity This commitment is captured in Peelrsquos Plan for Student Success The Peel District School Board is proud to sup-port Treaties Recognition Week to help bring awareness to students and staff about their collective treaty obligations in Canada For resources and information on Treaties please visit the Government of Ontario website as well as The First Nations Meacutetis and Inuit Education Association of Ontario website
chooseACTION on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week November 17 to 23 2019 Bullying is a form of harassment The World Health Organization says ldquoBullyinghellipdemands the concerted and coordinated time and attention of health-care providers policy-makers and familiesrdquo (Prevention of Bullying 2010) Bullying is a relationship problem with relationship solutions Each year across the Peel board students staff and families engage in learning and programming opportuni-ties focussed on actively disrupting bullying by creating positive and safe Climates for Learning and Working built on a foundation of healthy relationships This year the Peel board community will lsquochooseACTION to STOP hatersquo in their classrooms offices schools and communities in order to make these spaces better places for everyone Establishing and maintaining a positive Climate for Learning and Working requires all of us to actively intervene on assumptions stereotyping bias discrimination and hate We must proactively act and speak in ways that are inclusive accepting of others and values difference Throughout the week we will be highlighting the importance of being an upstanding bystander by acting to stop hate Step 1 Stop the Action Step 2 Name it Step 3 Explain the impactharm Step 4 Ask the person causing the harm to change their behavior Step 5 Support the person harmed The Peel board would like to hear about the big and small actions pledges and promises our Peel community values and ask that you take a moment to share your chooseACTION to STOP haterdquo moments on social me-dia Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13 The Accepting Schools Act that came into effect on Sept 1 2012 For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgaboutussafeschoolsbullying or wwwedugovoncaengsafeschoolspreventionhtml
Is French Immersion right for my child If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program To find out the FI school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 1 French Immersion important dates for the 2020-21 school year
The Peel board has a limited number of spaces available for students interested in grade 1 French Immersion At this time the grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolling in grade 1 A ran-dom selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 1 FI program For more information -visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench -call your nearest French Immersion school -connect with families who have children in the French Immersion program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Help your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2020-21 Soon current grade 8 students will select their courses for grade 9 Before they do we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to consult with their teachers guidance counsellor if applicable and their parents As our partners families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course selection We encourage you to become familiar with the process by creating a myBlueprint account Additionally parentsguardians and students can review Chart Your Course the Peel District School Boardrsquos common course calendar at wwwpeelschoolsorgstudentscommoncoursecalendar This guide will help you understand the course selection process and provide information on the courses and programs offered in Peel secondary schools You can also visit wwwmyBlueprintcaPeel an online planning tool that includes the following high school planner for course selection goal-setting career spectrum for finding your learning style occupation planner for exploring careers post-secondary planner for opportunities after high school The grade 9 course selection process will be open from Nov 11 to Dec 3 2019 If you have questions or are looking for course suggestions please contact your teenrsquos teachers or guidance counsellor
Information night Attend the information meeting at the French Im-mersion school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Available at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Jump start your future with Explore High Skills Explore High Skills is a Peel District School Board pathway program that allows secondary schools with Special-ist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs to offer a unique specialized program choice for grade 9 and 10 stu-dents These sector-related programs are available to students in all skill levels and in all pathways Specialized pro-grams in grade 9 like Explore High Skills provide unique learning experiences to engage students as they tran-sition to high school Students can focus their learning on an area of interest as they build self-confidence learn essential skills and develop a sense of belonging in school and in the community To enroll in the Explore High Skills program students will indicate their interest when selecting high school courses in the fall For more information about the program and participating schools go to wwwpeelschoolsorgExploreHighSkills
Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for
student athletes artists
Does your childteen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly The Peel District School Boardrsquos Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexi-ble timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice competition rehearsal andor performance schedules
Peel Region High Performers Program is offered at
Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)
Dolphin Sr Public School (grades 6 to 8)
Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12) Information nights will be offered as follows
For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgHighPerformers
Location Information Night
Britannia Public School Nov 7 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Dolphin Sr Public School Nov 6 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Mississauga Secondary School Nov 5 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Our work has just begun The Peel Learning Foundationrsquos mission is to raise funds to enable Peel District School Board students to achieve personal excellence by providing resources that help them overcome barriers We officially launched in February 2019 and to date the foundation has supported more than 200 students
Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Peel Region face barriers related to poverty
Thatrsquos more than 27000 Peel board students Through the Student Emergency Needs program and Student Backpack program the support we provide can be as simple as providing funds for food or transportation a winter coat or a backpack filled with school sup-plies This type of support can enrich a students school experience and help them achieve success Any teach-er staff or support person can speak confidentially to their schoolrsquos principal vice-principal or supervisor when they encounter a student in need who will then reach out to us to ask for help There are many ways that you can support the foundation A gift will help us achieve great things for students To learn more visit wwwpeellearningfoundationorghow You can help us create hopeful tomorrows wwwPeelLearningFoundationorg l 905-890-1010 ext 2461 l foundationpeelsbcom
PeelLearningFDN l PeelLearningFDN
After 18 years the Peel District School Board is revamp-ing its annual parent conference After hearing from par-ticipants we are changing the traditional full-day work-shop model to a multi-evening speaker series focused on a specific subject where parents and caregivers will hear from a keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take audience questions We will also invite Peel board de-partments groups and community partners to share their information in an exhibitor area The Engage Educate Empower Speaker Series is co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachersrsquo Local Without their support this free learning event for parentscaregivers would not be possible
These free events are open to all Peel board parents of students at all grade levels
Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct 7 2019 at wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsconference
Bus cancellation and 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 television stations and will also be available on Twitter Peelschools Twitter STOPRinfo Facebook at wwwfacebookcompeelschools wwwpeelschoolsorg and wwwstoprca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 One of the following messages will be announced Peel District School Board buses are cancelled This means that schools remain open for students and staff but buses are cancelled Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities Buses will remain cancelled all day All activities that require busing will also be cancelled Permits night school classes child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled including child care night school and permits All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed
Date and Time Location Topic and Speaker
Monday Nov 4 2019 5 to 8 pm
HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario St Mississauga
Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller
Wednesday Jan 22 2020
Chinguacousy Secondary School 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton
TBA
Wednesday Feb 26 2020
Mayfield Secondary School 5000 Mayfield Rd Caledon East
TBA
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and Resilience From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
When it comes to mental health connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - is one of the most powerful protective factors A positive lsquoenvironment of rela-tionshipsrsquo is essential for healthy brain development which forms the foundation for life-long outcomes such as interpersonal skills academic performance and mental health and well-being (1) Caring adults are key to building the skills attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mental health Here are some tips for families to help build strong caring relation-ships
Comfort your child when theyrsquore upset They wonrsquot feel alone with their big emotions and it helps to strengthen your bond with them
Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued
Have fun together
Listen attentively to your childrsquos feelings thoughts and ideas Help to label and identify your childrsquos emotions (eg scared frustrated angry sad) Try to see things from your childrsquos point of view
Build in quality time Spend some time together each night around the dinner table
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling and collaborating with them to help solve their own problems when they arise
Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy coping strate-gies Talk about your feelings Make time for things you enjoy
Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment where children are protected from harm Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives like family members and friends neighbours teachers and members of cultural and faith communities Re-search suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adult can make a profound difference This also widens a childrsquos network of support and makes it easier to reach out for help when needed At the heart of it we are in the business of human development We are helping children and youth discover their strengths build skills and knowledge develop positive attitudes and habits and find their path We need to know our children and youth We need to show we care We need to inspire hope We need to model the power of positive relationships
For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel
References National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004) Young Children Develop in an Environment of
Relationships Working Paper No 1 Retrieved from wwwdevelopingchildharvardedu Ontario Ministry of Education (2010) What Works Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience in Stu-
dents Retrieved from wwwedugovonca
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
Christianity
PALS leaders encourage students to be physically active by playing games at recess and provide students in Gr
4 and Gr 5 with the opportunity to become a leader on the playground During training PALS leaders explored
leadership qualities and discussed the qualities that are important in order to be a good leader Our leaders
learned about conflict resolution and problem solving PALS leaders learned fun and creative games that will
help everyone have fun and play fair
The Student Vote was held at Castle Oaks PS A very big thank you to Mrs James and 5A for their leadership and organization of this opportunity for students
Programs Schools offered at Starts in grade
6 7 9
Actively in Motion (AIM) Royal Orchard MS
Advanced Placement Central Peel SS John Fraser SS
Arts Earnscliffe Sr PS (starts in grade 6) Queen Elizabeth Sr PS (starts in grade 7) Cawthra Park SS Mayfield SS
Arts and Technology Morning Star MS
Graphic Design Management TL Kennedy SS
International Baccalaureate Bristol Rd MS WG Davis Sr PS Erindale SS Glenforest SS Harold M Brathwaite SS Turner Fenton SS
International Business and Technology
Allan A Martin Sr PS Lisgar MS Williams Pkwy Sr PS Meadowvale SS North Park SS TL Kennedy SS
International and Executive Leadership Academy
TL Kennedy SS
Regional Skilled Trades Judith Nyman (starting in September 2020) West Credit SS
SciTech Centennial Sr PS Macville PS Tomken Rd MS Chinguacousy SS Port Credit SS
Regional Learning Choices Programs offered by the Peel District School Board empower students by providing them with op-portunities to develop and explore skills in a particular area of interest Regional programs are open to all students who meet the criteria for acceptance Students and their families are encouraged to attend the information night for the program of their choice to receive more information about the program and application details Transportation is not provided for students in regional programs If students have been accepted into a regional program and they live within the school boundary they are eligible for busing only if they meet the distance criteria outlined in the boardrsquos Transportation Policy 39 All regional programs include annual fees including a non-refundable $40 application fee except the Regional Skilled Trades and Transportation Engineering and Technology programs which are offered at no cost
Applications open Applications close
ELEMENTARY Jan 27 2020 at 830 am Feb 10 2020 at 3 pm
SECONDARY Nov 11 2019 at 830 am Nov 25 2019 at 3 pm
For more information about program information nights busing fees and the application process visit wwwpeelschoolsorgRegionalPrograms
Nov 7 ndash Celebrate Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educatorsrsquo
Appreciation Day In 2014 the board of trustees declared the last Wednesday in October as the Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educatorsrsquo (ECE) Appreciation Day This year the recognition day falls on Nov 7 2019 The Peel board appreciates the important work of teaching assistants and ECEs and the contributions that they make in the lives of children families and community members
Nov 29 ndash Say thanks for Peel Custodial amp Maintenance Workersrsquo Day In 2014 the board of trustees declared the last Friday in November as the Peel Custodial and Maintenance Workersrsquo Day This year the recognition day falls on Friday Nov 29 2019 Take this opportunity to thank the important work of custodial and maintenance workers and their hard work and commitment to well-being and safety
Castle Oaks Celebrates Hindu Heritage Month in November During Hindu Heritage Month schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities that recognize and celebrate the rich heritage history culture and contributions of Hindu Canadians as well as Hindu communities from around the world Here is a list of events happening at Castle Oaks PS
On April 9 2019 as part of the boardrsquos commitment to equity and inclusion the Peel board approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Hindu Heritage Month in November In addi-tion to Hindu Heritage Month the Peel board also approved a motion to recognize and cele-brate Islamic Heritage Month in October Indigenous Heritage Month in November Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May The board will continue to rec-ognize Black History Month in February Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June The Province of Ontario declared the month of November as Hindu Heritage Month in 2016 The month of November was chosen in recognition of ldquoDeepawalirdquo or ldquoDiwalirdquo which is a significant festival in the Hindu community On October 4 2018 a Member of Parliament introduced a Private Memberrsquos Bill (PMB) Bill C-416 in the House of Commons to designate the month of October as Hindu Heritage Month in Canada The bill is currently going through several stages to become law
Celebration Assemblies (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8)
Nov 29 930 and 1130
Gym
Daily Classroom Activities November Daily Classrooms
Hindu Student Group November Weekly School
Castle Oaks celebrates Indigenous Heritage Month in November Schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities in November to recognize celebrate and honour the rich heritage culture contributions and diversity of First Nation Inuit and Meacutetis communities across Cana-da On June 19 2019 as part of the boardrsquos commitment to equity and inclusion and to help better reflect student identity trustees approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month in the month of November This month includes several dates of significance including Treaty Recognition Week Indigenous Veterans Day Louis Riel Day and the Peel Community Cultural Indigenous Celebration and Pow Wow In addition to Indigenous Heritage Month the Peel board has also approved a motion to recognize and cele-brate Islamic Heritage Month in October Hindu Heritage Month in November Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May The board will continue to recognize Black History Month in February Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June The House of Commons officially recognized June as National Indigenous History Month following a unanimous motion in 2009 In the month of June Peel board schools and worksites will raise andor display the flag of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in the spirit of equity inclusion and reconciliation The raising of this flag is only one of the ways we help to create spaces that are inclusive welcoming and safe for students staff and families Here is a list of events happening at Castle Oaks PS this month
Celebration Assemblies (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8)
Nov 29 930 and 1130
Gym
Daily Classroom Activities November Daily Classrooms
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Visit (Staff Only) Nov 4 310 Gym
Indigenous Student Gathering Nov 28 All Day Gordon Graydon SS
Indigenous Strategic Action Plan Committee Nov 13 All Day TBD
Peel Public Health shares tips to help prevent the flu Itrsquos flu season and we want to make sure students stay as healthy as possible this year Influenza (flu) spreads easily from one person to another and Peel Public Health has some tips to help reduce the risk of catching the flu and spreading it
Get your annual flu shot The flu shot is your best defence against the flu There are many locations across
Peel where you can get your flu shots
Family Doctorsrsquo offices
Walk-in clinics
Pharmacies
Peel flu clinics
Keep children home when theyrsquore sick If your
child develops flu-like signs and symptoms
(fever cough sore throat body aches headache chills and fatigue) keep them home from school
Contact your health care provider if symptoms are severe
Practice good hygiene Help your child get into the habit of covering their nose and mouth with a tissue
when they cough or sneeze and throw tissues in the trash Cough or sneeze into a sleeve or elbow if
they donrsquot have a tissue They should also avoid touching their eyes nose or mouth This is how germs
are spread
Wash your hands Encourage your child to wash their hands often with soap and water or use hand sani-
tizer especially after they cough or sneeze
For more information call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or visit wwwpeelregioncaflu
Is Extended French right for my child If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the Extended French (EF) program To find out the EF school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 7 Extended French dates for the 2020-21 school year
A random selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 7 EF pro-gram Applications for grade 7 Extended French will only be considered for students who are currently regis-tered in an English program and have not been previously in a French Immersion program Students currently enrolled in grade 6 French Immersion will continue grade 7 in the French Immersion program For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or -call your nearest Extended French school -connect with families who have children in the Extended French program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Information night Attend the information meeting at the Extended French school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Apply at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Give what you can on United Way Giving Day ndash Nov 14 2019 At the Peel District School Board our mission is to inspire success confidence and hope in each student ndash each and every day Yet we know that there are many needs in our community that we canrsquot address on our own like providing food for families that may go without or supporting communities after a crisis Thatrsquos why we are holding a board-wide giving day in support of United Way Greater Toronto a key part-ner and supporter of Peel families This year the Peel board has declared Nov 14 as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed funds for United Way Greater Toronto and the network of local Peel social service agencies it supports Whether itrsquos providing shelter for a mother and her children in Brampton matching a child who is at risk with a mentor in Caledon or funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for youth that would otherwise go hun-gry United Way offers hope and possibility to thousands in our community A donation of $2 may go towards a breakfast program for a child from a low income family $10 supports a child with interactive recreational outings for one year including healthy snacks and trans-
portation to help them build their social skills and self-esteem $25 is enough to provide a daily homework club that gives children and youth access to computers peer
support and mentors This is a completely voluntary campaign and any contributions are welcome Whether you send a loonie toonie cheque made out to United Way Greater Toronto or donate through school cash online your contribution will make a difference Pledges of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt from United Way Greater Toronto To receive a receipt you must fill out the pledge form on the back and send it to school with your donation by Dec 13 2019 If you donate through School Cash Online attach a copy of your re-ceipt to your completed pledge form Thank you for lending a helping hand to those who need it most Together we can help those in poverty which wouldnrsquot be possible without your continued support ndash your local love can change lives
Stan Cameron Peter Joshua Chair of the Board Director of Education
Peel District School Board to support Treaties Recognition Week Treaties Recognition Week was introduced in 2016 to honour the importance of treaties and to help On-tarians learn more about treaty rights and treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people This year Treaties Recognition Week will take place from November 4 to 8 2019 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) has issued 94 Calls to Action which include calls for schools and communities to teach students about Treaties Addressing the TRCrsquos Calls to Action are embedded in Peelrsquos commitment to achieve inclusion for all through continuous progress on equity This commitment is captured in Peelrsquos Plan for Student Success The Peel District School Board is proud to sup-port Treaties Recognition Week to help bring awareness to students and staff about their collective treaty obligations in Canada For resources and information on Treaties please visit the Government of Ontario website as well as The First Nations Meacutetis and Inuit Education Association of Ontario website
chooseACTION on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week November 17 to 23 2019 Bullying is a form of harassment The World Health Organization says ldquoBullyinghellipdemands the concerted and coordinated time and attention of health-care providers policy-makers and familiesrdquo (Prevention of Bullying 2010) Bullying is a relationship problem with relationship solutions Each year across the Peel board students staff and families engage in learning and programming opportuni-ties focussed on actively disrupting bullying by creating positive and safe Climates for Learning and Working built on a foundation of healthy relationships This year the Peel board community will lsquochooseACTION to STOP hatersquo in their classrooms offices schools and communities in order to make these spaces better places for everyone Establishing and maintaining a positive Climate for Learning and Working requires all of us to actively intervene on assumptions stereotyping bias discrimination and hate We must proactively act and speak in ways that are inclusive accepting of others and values difference Throughout the week we will be highlighting the importance of being an upstanding bystander by acting to stop hate Step 1 Stop the Action Step 2 Name it Step 3 Explain the impactharm Step 4 Ask the person causing the harm to change their behavior Step 5 Support the person harmed The Peel board would like to hear about the big and small actions pledges and promises our Peel community values and ask that you take a moment to share your chooseACTION to STOP haterdquo moments on social me-dia Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13 The Accepting Schools Act that came into effect on Sept 1 2012 For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgaboutussafeschoolsbullying or wwwedugovoncaengsafeschoolspreventionhtml
Is French Immersion right for my child If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program To find out the FI school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 1 French Immersion important dates for the 2020-21 school year
The Peel board has a limited number of spaces available for students interested in grade 1 French Immersion At this time the grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolling in grade 1 A ran-dom selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 1 FI program For more information -visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench -call your nearest French Immersion school -connect with families who have children in the French Immersion program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Help your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2020-21 Soon current grade 8 students will select their courses for grade 9 Before they do we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to consult with their teachers guidance counsellor if applicable and their parents As our partners families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course selection We encourage you to become familiar with the process by creating a myBlueprint account Additionally parentsguardians and students can review Chart Your Course the Peel District School Boardrsquos common course calendar at wwwpeelschoolsorgstudentscommoncoursecalendar This guide will help you understand the course selection process and provide information on the courses and programs offered in Peel secondary schools You can also visit wwwmyBlueprintcaPeel an online planning tool that includes the following high school planner for course selection goal-setting career spectrum for finding your learning style occupation planner for exploring careers post-secondary planner for opportunities after high school The grade 9 course selection process will be open from Nov 11 to Dec 3 2019 If you have questions or are looking for course suggestions please contact your teenrsquos teachers or guidance counsellor
Information night Attend the information meeting at the French Im-mersion school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Available at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Jump start your future with Explore High Skills Explore High Skills is a Peel District School Board pathway program that allows secondary schools with Special-ist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs to offer a unique specialized program choice for grade 9 and 10 stu-dents These sector-related programs are available to students in all skill levels and in all pathways Specialized pro-grams in grade 9 like Explore High Skills provide unique learning experiences to engage students as they tran-sition to high school Students can focus their learning on an area of interest as they build self-confidence learn essential skills and develop a sense of belonging in school and in the community To enroll in the Explore High Skills program students will indicate their interest when selecting high school courses in the fall For more information about the program and participating schools go to wwwpeelschoolsorgExploreHighSkills
Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for
student athletes artists
Does your childteen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly The Peel District School Boardrsquos Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexi-ble timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice competition rehearsal andor performance schedules
Peel Region High Performers Program is offered at
Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)
Dolphin Sr Public School (grades 6 to 8)
Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12) Information nights will be offered as follows
For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgHighPerformers
Location Information Night
Britannia Public School Nov 7 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Dolphin Sr Public School Nov 6 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Mississauga Secondary School Nov 5 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Our work has just begun The Peel Learning Foundationrsquos mission is to raise funds to enable Peel District School Board students to achieve personal excellence by providing resources that help them overcome barriers We officially launched in February 2019 and to date the foundation has supported more than 200 students
Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Peel Region face barriers related to poverty
Thatrsquos more than 27000 Peel board students Through the Student Emergency Needs program and Student Backpack program the support we provide can be as simple as providing funds for food or transportation a winter coat or a backpack filled with school sup-plies This type of support can enrich a students school experience and help them achieve success Any teach-er staff or support person can speak confidentially to their schoolrsquos principal vice-principal or supervisor when they encounter a student in need who will then reach out to us to ask for help There are many ways that you can support the foundation A gift will help us achieve great things for students To learn more visit wwwpeellearningfoundationorghow You can help us create hopeful tomorrows wwwPeelLearningFoundationorg l 905-890-1010 ext 2461 l foundationpeelsbcom
PeelLearningFDN l PeelLearningFDN
After 18 years the Peel District School Board is revamp-ing its annual parent conference After hearing from par-ticipants we are changing the traditional full-day work-shop model to a multi-evening speaker series focused on a specific subject where parents and caregivers will hear from a keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take audience questions We will also invite Peel board de-partments groups and community partners to share their information in an exhibitor area The Engage Educate Empower Speaker Series is co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachersrsquo Local Without their support this free learning event for parentscaregivers would not be possible
These free events are open to all Peel board parents of students at all grade levels
Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct 7 2019 at wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsconference
Bus cancellation and 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 television stations and will also be available on Twitter Peelschools Twitter STOPRinfo Facebook at wwwfacebookcompeelschools wwwpeelschoolsorg and wwwstoprca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 One of the following messages will be announced Peel District School Board buses are cancelled This means that schools remain open for students and staff but buses are cancelled Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities Buses will remain cancelled all day All activities that require busing will also be cancelled Permits night school classes child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled including child care night school and permits All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed
Date and Time Location Topic and Speaker
Monday Nov 4 2019 5 to 8 pm
HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario St Mississauga
Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller
Wednesday Jan 22 2020
Chinguacousy Secondary School 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton
TBA
Wednesday Feb 26 2020
Mayfield Secondary School 5000 Mayfield Rd Caledon East
TBA
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and Resilience From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
When it comes to mental health connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - is one of the most powerful protective factors A positive lsquoenvironment of rela-tionshipsrsquo is essential for healthy brain development which forms the foundation for life-long outcomes such as interpersonal skills academic performance and mental health and well-being (1) Caring adults are key to building the skills attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mental health Here are some tips for families to help build strong caring relation-ships
Comfort your child when theyrsquore upset They wonrsquot feel alone with their big emotions and it helps to strengthen your bond with them
Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued
Have fun together
Listen attentively to your childrsquos feelings thoughts and ideas Help to label and identify your childrsquos emotions (eg scared frustrated angry sad) Try to see things from your childrsquos point of view
Build in quality time Spend some time together each night around the dinner table
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling and collaborating with them to help solve their own problems when they arise
Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy coping strate-gies Talk about your feelings Make time for things you enjoy
Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment where children are protected from harm Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives like family members and friends neighbours teachers and members of cultural and faith communities Re-search suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adult can make a profound difference This also widens a childrsquos network of support and makes it easier to reach out for help when needed At the heart of it we are in the business of human development We are helping children and youth discover their strengths build skills and knowledge develop positive attitudes and habits and find their path We need to know our children and youth We need to show we care We need to inspire hope We need to model the power of positive relationships
For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel
References National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004) Young Children Develop in an Environment of
Relationships Working Paper No 1 Retrieved from wwwdevelopingchildharvardedu Ontario Ministry of Education (2010) What Works Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience in Stu-
dents Retrieved from wwwedugovonca
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
Christianity
The Student Vote was held at Castle Oaks PS A very big thank you to Mrs James and 5A for their leadership and organization of this opportunity for students
Programs Schools offered at Starts in grade
6 7 9
Actively in Motion (AIM) Royal Orchard MS
Advanced Placement Central Peel SS John Fraser SS
Arts Earnscliffe Sr PS (starts in grade 6) Queen Elizabeth Sr PS (starts in grade 7) Cawthra Park SS Mayfield SS
Arts and Technology Morning Star MS
Graphic Design Management TL Kennedy SS
International Baccalaureate Bristol Rd MS WG Davis Sr PS Erindale SS Glenforest SS Harold M Brathwaite SS Turner Fenton SS
International Business and Technology
Allan A Martin Sr PS Lisgar MS Williams Pkwy Sr PS Meadowvale SS North Park SS TL Kennedy SS
International and Executive Leadership Academy
TL Kennedy SS
Regional Skilled Trades Judith Nyman (starting in September 2020) West Credit SS
SciTech Centennial Sr PS Macville PS Tomken Rd MS Chinguacousy SS Port Credit SS
Regional Learning Choices Programs offered by the Peel District School Board empower students by providing them with op-portunities to develop and explore skills in a particular area of interest Regional programs are open to all students who meet the criteria for acceptance Students and their families are encouraged to attend the information night for the program of their choice to receive more information about the program and application details Transportation is not provided for students in regional programs If students have been accepted into a regional program and they live within the school boundary they are eligible for busing only if they meet the distance criteria outlined in the boardrsquos Transportation Policy 39 All regional programs include annual fees including a non-refundable $40 application fee except the Regional Skilled Trades and Transportation Engineering and Technology programs which are offered at no cost
Applications open Applications close
ELEMENTARY Jan 27 2020 at 830 am Feb 10 2020 at 3 pm
SECONDARY Nov 11 2019 at 830 am Nov 25 2019 at 3 pm
For more information about program information nights busing fees and the application process visit wwwpeelschoolsorgRegionalPrograms
Nov 7 ndash Celebrate Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educatorsrsquo
Appreciation Day In 2014 the board of trustees declared the last Wednesday in October as the Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educatorsrsquo (ECE) Appreciation Day This year the recognition day falls on Nov 7 2019 The Peel board appreciates the important work of teaching assistants and ECEs and the contributions that they make in the lives of children families and community members
Nov 29 ndash Say thanks for Peel Custodial amp Maintenance Workersrsquo Day In 2014 the board of trustees declared the last Friday in November as the Peel Custodial and Maintenance Workersrsquo Day This year the recognition day falls on Friday Nov 29 2019 Take this opportunity to thank the important work of custodial and maintenance workers and their hard work and commitment to well-being and safety
Castle Oaks Celebrates Hindu Heritage Month in November During Hindu Heritage Month schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities that recognize and celebrate the rich heritage history culture and contributions of Hindu Canadians as well as Hindu communities from around the world Here is a list of events happening at Castle Oaks PS
On April 9 2019 as part of the boardrsquos commitment to equity and inclusion the Peel board approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Hindu Heritage Month in November In addi-tion to Hindu Heritage Month the Peel board also approved a motion to recognize and cele-brate Islamic Heritage Month in October Indigenous Heritage Month in November Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May The board will continue to rec-ognize Black History Month in February Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June The Province of Ontario declared the month of November as Hindu Heritage Month in 2016 The month of November was chosen in recognition of ldquoDeepawalirdquo or ldquoDiwalirdquo which is a significant festival in the Hindu community On October 4 2018 a Member of Parliament introduced a Private Memberrsquos Bill (PMB) Bill C-416 in the House of Commons to designate the month of October as Hindu Heritage Month in Canada The bill is currently going through several stages to become law
Celebration Assemblies (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8)
Nov 29 930 and 1130
Gym
Daily Classroom Activities November Daily Classrooms
Hindu Student Group November Weekly School
Castle Oaks celebrates Indigenous Heritage Month in November Schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities in November to recognize celebrate and honour the rich heritage culture contributions and diversity of First Nation Inuit and Meacutetis communities across Cana-da On June 19 2019 as part of the boardrsquos commitment to equity and inclusion and to help better reflect student identity trustees approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month in the month of November This month includes several dates of significance including Treaty Recognition Week Indigenous Veterans Day Louis Riel Day and the Peel Community Cultural Indigenous Celebration and Pow Wow In addition to Indigenous Heritage Month the Peel board has also approved a motion to recognize and cele-brate Islamic Heritage Month in October Hindu Heritage Month in November Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May The board will continue to recognize Black History Month in February Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June The House of Commons officially recognized June as National Indigenous History Month following a unanimous motion in 2009 In the month of June Peel board schools and worksites will raise andor display the flag of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in the spirit of equity inclusion and reconciliation The raising of this flag is only one of the ways we help to create spaces that are inclusive welcoming and safe for students staff and families Here is a list of events happening at Castle Oaks PS this month
Celebration Assemblies (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8)
Nov 29 930 and 1130
Gym
Daily Classroom Activities November Daily Classrooms
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Visit (Staff Only) Nov 4 310 Gym
Indigenous Student Gathering Nov 28 All Day Gordon Graydon SS
Indigenous Strategic Action Plan Committee Nov 13 All Day TBD
Peel Public Health shares tips to help prevent the flu Itrsquos flu season and we want to make sure students stay as healthy as possible this year Influenza (flu) spreads easily from one person to another and Peel Public Health has some tips to help reduce the risk of catching the flu and spreading it
Get your annual flu shot The flu shot is your best defence against the flu There are many locations across
Peel where you can get your flu shots
Family Doctorsrsquo offices
Walk-in clinics
Pharmacies
Peel flu clinics
Keep children home when theyrsquore sick If your
child develops flu-like signs and symptoms
(fever cough sore throat body aches headache chills and fatigue) keep them home from school
Contact your health care provider if symptoms are severe
Practice good hygiene Help your child get into the habit of covering their nose and mouth with a tissue
when they cough or sneeze and throw tissues in the trash Cough or sneeze into a sleeve or elbow if
they donrsquot have a tissue They should also avoid touching their eyes nose or mouth This is how germs
are spread
Wash your hands Encourage your child to wash their hands often with soap and water or use hand sani-
tizer especially after they cough or sneeze
For more information call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or visit wwwpeelregioncaflu
Is Extended French right for my child If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the Extended French (EF) program To find out the EF school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 7 Extended French dates for the 2020-21 school year
A random selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 7 EF pro-gram Applications for grade 7 Extended French will only be considered for students who are currently regis-tered in an English program and have not been previously in a French Immersion program Students currently enrolled in grade 6 French Immersion will continue grade 7 in the French Immersion program For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or -call your nearest Extended French school -connect with families who have children in the Extended French program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Information night Attend the information meeting at the Extended French school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Apply at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Give what you can on United Way Giving Day ndash Nov 14 2019 At the Peel District School Board our mission is to inspire success confidence and hope in each student ndash each and every day Yet we know that there are many needs in our community that we canrsquot address on our own like providing food for families that may go without or supporting communities after a crisis Thatrsquos why we are holding a board-wide giving day in support of United Way Greater Toronto a key part-ner and supporter of Peel families This year the Peel board has declared Nov 14 as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed funds for United Way Greater Toronto and the network of local Peel social service agencies it supports Whether itrsquos providing shelter for a mother and her children in Brampton matching a child who is at risk with a mentor in Caledon or funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for youth that would otherwise go hun-gry United Way offers hope and possibility to thousands in our community A donation of $2 may go towards a breakfast program for a child from a low income family $10 supports a child with interactive recreational outings for one year including healthy snacks and trans-
portation to help them build their social skills and self-esteem $25 is enough to provide a daily homework club that gives children and youth access to computers peer
support and mentors This is a completely voluntary campaign and any contributions are welcome Whether you send a loonie toonie cheque made out to United Way Greater Toronto or donate through school cash online your contribution will make a difference Pledges of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt from United Way Greater Toronto To receive a receipt you must fill out the pledge form on the back and send it to school with your donation by Dec 13 2019 If you donate through School Cash Online attach a copy of your re-ceipt to your completed pledge form Thank you for lending a helping hand to those who need it most Together we can help those in poverty which wouldnrsquot be possible without your continued support ndash your local love can change lives
Stan Cameron Peter Joshua Chair of the Board Director of Education
Peel District School Board to support Treaties Recognition Week Treaties Recognition Week was introduced in 2016 to honour the importance of treaties and to help On-tarians learn more about treaty rights and treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people This year Treaties Recognition Week will take place from November 4 to 8 2019 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) has issued 94 Calls to Action which include calls for schools and communities to teach students about Treaties Addressing the TRCrsquos Calls to Action are embedded in Peelrsquos commitment to achieve inclusion for all through continuous progress on equity This commitment is captured in Peelrsquos Plan for Student Success The Peel District School Board is proud to sup-port Treaties Recognition Week to help bring awareness to students and staff about their collective treaty obligations in Canada For resources and information on Treaties please visit the Government of Ontario website as well as The First Nations Meacutetis and Inuit Education Association of Ontario website
chooseACTION on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week November 17 to 23 2019 Bullying is a form of harassment The World Health Organization says ldquoBullyinghellipdemands the concerted and coordinated time and attention of health-care providers policy-makers and familiesrdquo (Prevention of Bullying 2010) Bullying is a relationship problem with relationship solutions Each year across the Peel board students staff and families engage in learning and programming opportuni-ties focussed on actively disrupting bullying by creating positive and safe Climates for Learning and Working built on a foundation of healthy relationships This year the Peel board community will lsquochooseACTION to STOP hatersquo in their classrooms offices schools and communities in order to make these spaces better places for everyone Establishing and maintaining a positive Climate for Learning and Working requires all of us to actively intervene on assumptions stereotyping bias discrimination and hate We must proactively act and speak in ways that are inclusive accepting of others and values difference Throughout the week we will be highlighting the importance of being an upstanding bystander by acting to stop hate Step 1 Stop the Action Step 2 Name it Step 3 Explain the impactharm Step 4 Ask the person causing the harm to change their behavior Step 5 Support the person harmed The Peel board would like to hear about the big and small actions pledges and promises our Peel community values and ask that you take a moment to share your chooseACTION to STOP haterdquo moments on social me-dia Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13 The Accepting Schools Act that came into effect on Sept 1 2012 For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgaboutussafeschoolsbullying or wwwedugovoncaengsafeschoolspreventionhtml
Is French Immersion right for my child If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program To find out the FI school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 1 French Immersion important dates for the 2020-21 school year
The Peel board has a limited number of spaces available for students interested in grade 1 French Immersion At this time the grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolling in grade 1 A ran-dom selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 1 FI program For more information -visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench -call your nearest French Immersion school -connect with families who have children in the French Immersion program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Help your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2020-21 Soon current grade 8 students will select their courses for grade 9 Before they do we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to consult with their teachers guidance counsellor if applicable and their parents As our partners families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course selection We encourage you to become familiar with the process by creating a myBlueprint account Additionally parentsguardians and students can review Chart Your Course the Peel District School Boardrsquos common course calendar at wwwpeelschoolsorgstudentscommoncoursecalendar This guide will help you understand the course selection process and provide information on the courses and programs offered in Peel secondary schools You can also visit wwwmyBlueprintcaPeel an online planning tool that includes the following high school planner for course selection goal-setting career spectrum for finding your learning style occupation planner for exploring careers post-secondary planner for opportunities after high school The grade 9 course selection process will be open from Nov 11 to Dec 3 2019 If you have questions or are looking for course suggestions please contact your teenrsquos teachers or guidance counsellor
Information night Attend the information meeting at the French Im-mersion school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Available at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Jump start your future with Explore High Skills Explore High Skills is a Peel District School Board pathway program that allows secondary schools with Special-ist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs to offer a unique specialized program choice for grade 9 and 10 stu-dents These sector-related programs are available to students in all skill levels and in all pathways Specialized pro-grams in grade 9 like Explore High Skills provide unique learning experiences to engage students as they tran-sition to high school Students can focus their learning on an area of interest as they build self-confidence learn essential skills and develop a sense of belonging in school and in the community To enroll in the Explore High Skills program students will indicate their interest when selecting high school courses in the fall For more information about the program and participating schools go to wwwpeelschoolsorgExploreHighSkills
Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for
student athletes artists
Does your childteen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly The Peel District School Boardrsquos Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexi-ble timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice competition rehearsal andor performance schedules
Peel Region High Performers Program is offered at
Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)
Dolphin Sr Public School (grades 6 to 8)
Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12) Information nights will be offered as follows
For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgHighPerformers
Location Information Night
Britannia Public School Nov 7 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Dolphin Sr Public School Nov 6 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Mississauga Secondary School Nov 5 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Our work has just begun The Peel Learning Foundationrsquos mission is to raise funds to enable Peel District School Board students to achieve personal excellence by providing resources that help them overcome barriers We officially launched in February 2019 and to date the foundation has supported more than 200 students
Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Peel Region face barriers related to poverty
Thatrsquos more than 27000 Peel board students Through the Student Emergency Needs program and Student Backpack program the support we provide can be as simple as providing funds for food or transportation a winter coat or a backpack filled with school sup-plies This type of support can enrich a students school experience and help them achieve success Any teach-er staff or support person can speak confidentially to their schoolrsquos principal vice-principal or supervisor when they encounter a student in need who will then reach out to us to ask for help There are many ways that you can support the foundation A gift will help us achieve great things for students To learn more visit wwwpeellearningfoundationorghow You can help us create hopeful tomorrows wwwPeelLearningFoundationorg l 905-890-1010 ext 2461 l foundationpeelsbcom
PeelLearningFDN l PeelLearningFDN
After 18 years the Peel District School Board is revamp-ing its annual parent conference After hearing from par-ticipants we are changing the traditional full-day work-shop model to a multi-evening speaker series focused on a specific subject where parents and caregivers will hear from a keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take audience questions We will also invite Peel board de-partments groups and community partners to share their information in an exhibitor area The Engage Educate Empower Speaker Series is co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachersrsquo Local Without their support this free learning event for parentscaregivers would not be possible
These free events are open to all Peel board parents of students at all grade levels
Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct 7 2019 at wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsconference
Bus cancellation and 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 television stations and will also be available on Twitter Peelschools Twitter STOPRinfo Facebook at wwwfacebookcompeelschools wwwpeelschoolsorg and wwwstoprca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 One of the following messages will be announced Peel District School Board buses are cancelled This means that schools remain open for students and staff but buses are cancelled Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities Buses will remain cancelled all day All activities that require busing will also be cancelled Permits night school classes child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled including child care night school and permits All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed
Date and Time Location Topic and Speaker
Monday Nov 4 2019 5 to 8 pm
HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario St Mississauga
Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller
Wednesday Jan 22 2020
Chinguacousy Secondary School 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton
TBA
Wednesday Feb 26 2020
Mayfield Secondary School 5000 Mayfield Rd Caledon East
TBA
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and Resilience From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
When it comes to mental health connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - is one of the most powerful protective factors A positive lsquoenvironment of rela-tionshipsrsquo is essential for healthy brain development which forms the foundation for life-long outcomes such as interpersonal skills academic performance and mental health and well-being (1) Caring adults are key to building the skills attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mental health Here are some tips for families to help build strong caring relation-ships
Comfort your child when theyrsquore upset They wonrsquot feel alone with their big emotions and it helps to strengthen your bond with them
Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued
Have fun together
Listen attentively to your childrsquos feelings thoughts and ideas Help to label and identify your childrsquos emotions (eg scared frustrated angry sad) Try to see things from your childrsquos point of view
Build in quality time Spend some time together each night around the dinner table
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling and collaborating with them to help solve their own problems when they arise
Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy coping strate-gies Talk about your feelings Make time for things you enjoy
Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment where children are protected from harm Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives like family members and friends neighbours teachers and members of cultural and faith communities Re-search suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adult can make a profound difference This also widens a childrsquos network of support and makes it easier to reach out for help when needed At the heart of it we are in the business of human development We are helping children and youth discover their strengths build skills and knowledge develop positive attitudes and habits and find their path We need to know our children and youth We need to show we care We need to inspire hope We need to model the power of positive relationships
For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel
References National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004) Young Children Develop in an Environment of
Relationships Working Paper No 1 Retrieved from wwwdevelopingchildharvardedu Ontario Ministry of Education (2010) What Works Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience in Stu-
dents Retrieved from wwwedugovonca
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
Christianity
Programs Schools offered at Starts in grade
6 7 9
Actively in Motion (AIM) Royal Orchard MS
Advanced Placement Central Peel SS John Fraser SS
Arts Earnscliffe Sr PS (starts in grade 6) Queen Elizabeth Sr PS (starts in grade 7) Cawthra Park SS Mayfield SS
Arts and Technology Morning Star MS
Graphic Design Management TL Kennedy SS
International Baccalaureate Bristol Rd MS WG Davis Sr PS Erindale SS Glenforest SS Harold M Brathwaite SS Turner Fenton SS
International Business and Technology
Allan A Martin Sr PS Lisgar MS Williams Pkwy Sr PS Meadowvale SS North Park SS TL Kennedy SS
International and Executive Leadership Academy
TL Kennedy SS
Regional Skilled Trades Judith Nyman (starting in September 2020) West Credit SS
SciTech Centennial Sr PS Macville PS Tomken Rd MS Chinguacousy SS Port Credit SS
Regional Learning Choices Programs offered by the Peel District School Board empower students by providing them with op-portunities to develop and explore skills in a particular area of interest Regional programs are open to all students who meet the criteria for acceptance Students and their families are encouraged to attend the information night for the program of their choice to receive more information about the program and application details Transportation is not provided for students in regional programs If students have been accepted into a regional program and they live within the school boundary they are eligible for busing only if they meet the distance criteria outlined in the boardrsquos Transportation Policy 39 All regional programs include annual fees including a non-refundable $40 application fee except the Regional Skilled Trades and Transportation Engineering and Technology programs which are offered at no cost
Applications open Applications close
ELEMENTARY Jan 27 2020 at 830 am Feb 10 2020 at 3 pm
SECONDARY Nov 11 2019 at 830 am Nov 25 2019 at 3 pm
For more information about program information nights busing fees and the application process visit wwwpeelschoolsorgRegionalPrograms
Nov 7 ndash Celebrate Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educatorsrsquo
Appreciation Day In 2014 the board of trustees declared the last Wednesday in October as the Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educatorsrsquo (ECE) Appreciation Day This year the recognition day falls on Nov 7 2019 The Peel board appreciates the important work of teaching assistants and ECEs and the contributions that they make in the lives of children families and community members
Nov 29 ndash Say thanks for Peel Custodial amp Maintenance Workersrsquo Day In 2014 the board of trustees declared the last Friday in November as the Peel Custodial and Maintenance Workersrsquo Day This year the recognition day falls on Friday Nov 29 2019 Take this opportunity to thank the important work of custodial and maintenance workers and their hard work and commitment to well-being and safety
Castle Oaks Celebrates Hindu Heritage Month in November During Hindu Heritage Month schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities that recognize and celebrate the rich heritage history culture and contributions of Hindu Canadians as well as Hindu communities from around the world Here is a list of events happening at Castle Oaks PS
On April 9 2019 as part of the boardrsquos commitment to equity and inclusion the Peel board approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Hindu Heritage Month in November In addi-tion to Hindu Heritage Month the Peel board also approved a motion to recognize and cele-brate Islamic Heritage Month in October Indigenous Heritage Month in November Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May The board will continue to rec-ognize Black History Month in February Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June The Province of Ontario declared the month of November as Hindu Heritage Month in 2016 The month of November was chosen in recognition of ldquoDeepawalirdquo or ldquoDiwalirdquo which is a significant festival in the Hindu community On October 4 2018 a Member of Parliament introduced a Private Memberrsquos Bill (PMB) Bill C-416 in the House of Commons to designate the month of October as Hindu Heritage Month in Canada The bill is currently going through several stages to become law
Celebration Assemblies (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8)
Nov 29 930 and 1130
Gym
Daily Classroom Activities November Daily Classrooms
Hindu Student Group November Weekly School
Castle Oaks celebrates Indigenous Heritage Month in November Schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities in November to recognize celebrate and honour the rich heritage culture contributions and diversity of First Nation Inuit and Meacutetis communities across Cana-da On June 19 2019 as part of the boardrsquos commitment to equity and inclusion and to help better reflect student identity trustees approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month in the month of November This month includes several dates of significance including Treaty Recognition Week Indigenous Veterans Day Louis Riel Day and the Peel Community Cultural Indigenous Celebration and Pow Wow In addition to Indigenous Heritage Month the Peel board has also approved a motion to recognize and cele-brate Islamic Heritage Month in October Hindu Heritage Month in November Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May The board will continue to recognize Black History Month in February Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June The House of Commons officially recognized June as National Indigenous History Month following a unanimous motion in 2009 In the month of June Peel board schools and worksites will raise andor display the flag of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in the spirit of equity inclusion and reconciliation The raising of this flag is only one of the ways we help to create spaces that are inclusive welcoming and safe for students staff and families Here is a list of events happening at Castle Oaks PS this month
Celebration Assemblies (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8)
Nov 29 930 and 1130
Gym
Daily Classroom Activities November Daily Classrooms
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Visit (Staff Only) Nov 4 310 Gym
Indigenous Student Gathering Nov 28 All Day Gordon Graydon SS
Indigenous Strategic Action Plan Committee Nov 13 All Day TBD
Peel Public Health shares tips to help prevent the flu Itrsquos flu season and we want to make sure students stay as healthy as possible this year Influenza (flu) spreads easily from one person to another and Peel Public Health has some tips to help reduce the risk of catching the flu and spreading it
Get your annual flu shot The flu shot is your best defence against the flu There are many locations across
Peel where you can get your flu shots
Family Doctorsrsquo offices
Walk-in clinics
Pharmacies
Peel flu clinics
Keep children home when theyrsquore sick If your
child develops flu-like signs and symptoms
(fever cough sore throat body aches headache chills and fatigue) keep them home from school
Contact your health care provider if symptoms are severe
Practice good hygiene Help your child get into the habit of covering their nose and mouth with a tissue
when they cough or sneeze and throw tissues in the trash Cough or sneeze into a sleeve or elbow if
they donrsquot have a tissue They should also avoid touching their eyes nose or mouth This is how germs
are spread
Wash your hands Encourage your child to wash their hands often with soap and water or use hand sani-
tizer especially after they cough or sneeze
For more information call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or visit wwwpeelregioncaflu
Is Extended French right for my child If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the Extended French (EF) program To find out the EF school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 7 Extended French dates for the 2020-21 school year
A random selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 7 EF pro-gram Applications for grade 7 Extended French will only be considered for students who are currently regis-tered in an English program and have not been previously in a French Immersion program Students currently enrolled in grade 6 French Immersion will continue grade 7 in the French Immersion program For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or -call your nearest Extended French school -connect with families who have children in the Extended French program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Information night Attend the information meeting at the Extended French school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Apply at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Give what you can on United Way Giving Day ndash Nov 14 2019 At the Peel District School Board our mission is to inspire success confidence and hope in each student ndash each and every day Yet we know that there are many needs in our community that we canrsquot address on our own like providing food for families that may go without or supporting communities after a crisis Thatrsquos why we are holding a board-wide giving day in support of United Way Greater Toronto a key part-ner and supporter of Peel families This year the Peel board has declared Nov 14 as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed funds for United Way Greater Toronto and the network of local Peel social service agencies it supports Whether itrsquos providing shelter for a mother and her children in Brampton matching a child who is at risk with a mentor in Caledon or funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for youth that would otherwise go hun-gry United Way offers hope and possibility to thousands in our community A donation of $2 may go towards a breakfast program for a child from a low income family $10 supports a child with interactive recreational outings for one year including healthy snacks and trans-
portation to help them build their social skills and self-esteem $25 is enough to provide a daily homework club that gives children and youth access to computers peer
support and mentors This is a completely voluntary campaign and any contributions are welcome Whether you send a loonie toonie cheque made out to United Way Greater Toronto or donate through school cash online your contribution will make a difference Pledges of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt from United Way Greater Toronto To receive a receipt you must fill out the pledge form on the back and send it to school with your donation by Dec 13 2019 If you donate through School Cash Online attach a copy of your re-ceipt to your completed pledge form Thank you for lending a helping hand to those who need it most Together we can help those in poverty which wouldnrsquot be possible without your continued support ndash your local love can change lives
Stan Cameron Peter Joshua Chair of the Board Director of Education
Peel District School Board to support Treaties Recognition Week Treaties Recognition Week was introduced in 2016 to honour the importance of treaties and to help On-tarians learn more about treaty rights and treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people This year Treaties Recognition Week will take place from November 4 to 8 2019 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) has issued 94 Calls to Action which include calls for schools and communities to teach students about Treaties Addressing the TRCrsquos Calls to Action are embedded in Peelrsquos commitment to achieve inclusion for all through continuous progress on equity This commitment is captured in Peelrsquos Plan for Student Success The Peel District School Board is proud to sup-port Treaties Recognition Week to help bring awareness to students and staff about their collective treaty obligations in Canada For resources and information on Treaties please visit the Government of Ontario website as well as The First Nations Meacutetis and Inuit Education Association of Ontario website
chooseACTION on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week November 17 to 23 2019 Bullying is a form of harassment The World Health Organization says ldquoBullyinghellipdemands the concerted and coordinated time and attention of health-care providers policy-makers and familiesrdquo (Prevention of Bullying 2010) Bullying is a relationship problem with relationship solutions Each year across the Peel board students staff and families engage in learning and programming opportuni-ties focussed on actively disrupting bullying by creating positive and safe Climates for Learning and Working built on a foundation of healthy relationships This year the Peel board community will lsquochooseACTION to STOP hatersquo in their classrooms offices schools and communities in order to make these spaces better places for everyone Establishing and maintaining a positive Climate for Learning and Working requires all of us to actively intervene on assumptions stereotyping bias discrimination and hate We must proactively act and speak in ways that are inclusive accepting of others and values difference Throughout the week we will be highlighting the importance of being an upstanding bystander by acting to stop hate Step 1 Stop the Action Step 2 Name it Step 3 Explain the impactharm Step 4 Ask the person causing the harm to change their behavior Step 5 Support the person harmed The Peel board would like to hear about the big and small actions pledges and promises our Peel community values and ask that you take a moment to share your chooseACTION to STOP haterdquo moments on social me-dia Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13 The Accepting Schools Act that came into effect on Sept 1 2012 For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgaboutussafeschoolsbullying or wwwedugovoncaengsafeschoolspreventionhtml
Is French Immersion right for my child If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program To find out the FI school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 1 French Immersion important dates for the 2020-21 school year
The Peel board has a limited number of spaces available for students interested in grade 1 French Immersion At this time the grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolling in grade 1 A ran-dom selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 1 FI program For more information -visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench -call your nearest French Immersion school -connect with families who have children in the French Immersion program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Help your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2020-21 Soon current grade 8 students will select their courses for grade 9 Before they do we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to consult with their teachers guidance counsellor if applicable and their parents As our partners families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course selection We encourage you to become familiar with the process by creating a myBlueprint account Additionally parentsguardians and students can review Chart Your Course the Peel District School Boardrsquos common course calendar at wwwpeelschoolsorgstudentscommoncoursecalendar This guide will help you understand the course selection process and provide information on the courses and programs offered in Peel secondary schools You can also visit wwwmyBlueprintcaPeel an online planning tool that includes the following high school planner for course selection goal-setting career spectrum for finding your learning style occupation planner for exploring careers post-secondary planner for opportunities after high school The grade 9 course selection process will be open from Nov 11 to Dec 3 2019 If you have questions or are looking for course suggestions please contact your teenrsquos teachers or guidance counsellor
Information night Attend the information meeting at the French Im-mersion school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Available at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Jump start your future with Explore High Skills Explore High Skills is a Peel District School Board pathway program that allows secondary schools with Special-ist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs to offer a unique specialized program choice for grade 9 and 10 stu-dents These sector-related programs are available to students in all skill levels and in all pathways Specialized pro-grams in grade 9 like Explore High Skills provide unique learning experiences to engage students as they tran-sition to high school Students can focus their learning on an area of interest as they build self-confidence learn essential skills and develop a sense of belonging in school and in the community To enroll in the Explore High Skills program students will indicate their interest when selecting high school courses in the fall For more information about the program and participating schools go to wwwpeelschoolsorgExploreHighSkills
Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for
student athletes artists
Does your childteen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly The Peel District School Boardrsquos Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexi-ble timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice competition rehearsal andor performance schedules
Peel Region High Performers Program is offered at
Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)
Dolphin Sr Public School (grades 6 to 8)
Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12) Information nights will be offered as follows
For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgHighPerformers
Location Information Night
Britannia Public School Nov 7 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Dolphin Sr Public School Nov 6 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Mississauga Secondary School Nov 5 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Our work has just begun The Peel Learning Foundationrsquos mission is to raise funds to enable Peel District School Board students to achieve personal excellence by providing resources that help them overcome barriers We officially launched in February 2019 and to date the foundation has supported more than 200 students
Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Peel Region face barriers related to poverty
Thatrsquos more than 27000 Peel board students Through the Student Emergency Needs program and Student Backpack program the support we provide can be as simple as providing funds for food or transportation a winter coat or a backpack filled with school sup-plies This type of support can enrich a students school experience and help them achieve success Any teach-er staff or support person can speak confidentially to their schoolrsquos principal vice-principal or supervisor when they encounter a student in need who will then reach out to us to ask for help There are many ways that you can support the foundation A gift will help us achieve great things for students To learn more visit wwwpeellearningfoundationorghow You can help us create hopeful tomorrows wwwPeelLearningFoundationorg l 905-890-1010 ext 2461 l foundationpeelsbcom
PeelLearningFDN l PeelLearningFDN
After 18 years the Peel District School Board is revamp-ing its annual parent conference After hearing from par-ticipants we are changing the traditional full-day work-shop model to a multi-evening speaker series focused on a specific subject where parents and caregivers will hear from a keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take audience questions We will also invite Peel board de-partments groups and community partners to share their information in an exhibitor area The Engage Educate Empower Speaker Series is co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachersrsquo Local Without their support this free learning event for parentscaregivers would not be possible
These free events are open to all Peel board parents of students at all grade levels
Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct 7 2019 at wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsconference
Bus cancellation and 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 television stations and will also be available on Twitter Peelschools Twitter STOPRinfo Facebook at wwwfacebookcompeelschools wwwpeelschoolsorg and wwwstoprca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 One of the following messages will be announced Peel District School Board buses are cancelled This means that schools remain open for students and staff but buses are cancelled Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities Buses will remain cancelled all day All activities that require busing will also be cancelled Permits night school classes child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled including child care night school and permits All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed
Date and Time Location Topic and Speaker
Monday Nov 4 2019 5 to 8 pm
HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario St Mississauga
Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller
Wednesday Jan 22 2020
Chinguacousy Secondary School 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton
TBA
Wednesday Feb 26 2020
Mayfield Secondary School 5000 Mayfield Rd Caledon East
TBA
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and Resilience From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
When it comes to mental health connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - is one of the most powerful protective factors A positive lsquoenvironment of rela-tionshipsrsquo is essential for healthy brain development which forms the foundation for life-long outcomes such as interpersonal skills academic performance and mental health and well-being (1) Caring adults are key to building the skills attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mental health Here are some tips for families to help build strong caring relation-ships
Comfort your child when theyrsquore upset They wonrsquot feel alone with their big emotions and it helps to strengthen your bond with them
Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued
Have fun together
Listen attentively to your childrsquos feelings thoughts and ideas Help to label and identify your childrsquos emotions (eg scared frustrated angry sad) Try to see things from your childrsquos point of view
Build in quality time Spend some time together each night around the dinner table
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling and collaborating with them to help solve their own problems when they arise
Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy coping strate-gies Talk about your feelings Make time for things you enjoy
Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment where children are protected from harm Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives like family members and friends neighbours teachers and members of cultural and faith communities Re-search suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adult can make a profound difference This also widens a childrsquos network of support and makes it easier to reach out for help when needed At the heart of it we are in the business of human development We are helping children and youth discover their strengths build skills and knowledge develop positive attitudes and habits and find their path We need to know our children and youth We need to show we care We need to inspire hope We need to model the power of positive relationships
For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel
References National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004) Young Children Develop in an Environment of
Relationships Working Paper No 1 Retrieved from wwwdevelopingchildharvardedu Ontario Ministry of Education (2010) What Works Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience in Stu-
dents Retrieved from wwwedugovonca
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
Christianity
Nov 7 ndash Celebrate Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educatorsrsquo
Appreciation Day In 2014 the board of trustees declared the last Wednesday in October as the Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educatorsrsquo (ECE) Appreciation Day This year the recognition day falls on Nov 7 2019 The Peel board appreciates the important work of teaching assistants and ECEs and the contributions that they make in the lives of children families and community members
Nov 29 ndash Say thanks for Peel Custodial amp Maintenance Workersrsquo Day In 2014 the board of trustees declared the last Friday in November as the Peel Custodial and Maintenance Workersrsquo Day This year the recognition day falls on Friday Nov 29 2019 Take this opportunity to thank the important work of custodial and maintenance workers and their hard work and commitment to well-being and safety
Castle Oaks Celebrates Hindu Heritage Month in November During Hindu Heritage Month schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities that recognize and celebrate the rich heritage history culture and contributions of Hindu Canadians as well as Hindu communities from around the world Here is a list of events happening at Castle Oaks PS
On April 9 2019 as part of the boardrsquos commitment to equity and inclusion the Peel board approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Hindu Heritage Month in November In addi-tion to Hindu Heritage Month the Peel board also approved a motion to recognize and cele-brate Islamic Heritage Month in October Indigenous Heritage Month in November Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May The board will continue to rec-ognize Black History Month in February Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June The Province of Ontario declared the month of November as Hindu Heritage Month in 2016 The month of November was chosen in recognition of ldquoDeepawalirdquo or ldquoDiwalirdquo which is a significant festival in the Hindu community On October 4 2018 a Member of Parliament introduced a Private Memberrsquos Bill (PMB) Bill C-416 in the House of Commons to designate the month of October as Hindu Heritage Month in Canada The bill is currently going through several stages to become law
Celebration Assemblies (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8)
Nov 29 930 and 1130
Gym
Daily Classroom Activities November Daily Classrooms
Hindu Student Group November Weekly School
Castle Oaks celebrates Indigenous Heritage Month in November Schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities in November to recognize celebrate and honour the rich heritage culture contributions and diversity of First Nation Inuit and Meacutetis communities across Cana-da On June 19 2019 as part of the boardrsquos commitment to equity and inclusion and to help better reflect student identity trustees approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month in the month of November This month includes several dates of significance including Treaty Recognition Week Indigenous Veterans Day Louis Riel Day and the Peel Community Cultural Indigenous Celebration and Pow Wow In addition to Indigenous Heritage Month the Peel board has also approved a motion to recognize and cele-brate Islamic Heritage Month in October Hindu Heritage Month in November Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May The board will continue to recognize Black History Month in February Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June The House of Commons officially recognized June as National Indigenous History Month following a unanimous motion in 2009 In the month of June Peel board schools and worksites will raise andor display the flag of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in the spirit of equity inclusion and reconciliation The raising of this flag is only one of the ways we help to create spaces that are inclusive welcoming and safe for students staff and families Here is a list of events happening at Castle Oaks PS this month
Celebration Assemblies (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8)
Nov 29 930 and 1130
Gym
Daily Classroom Activities November Daily Classrooms
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Visit (Staff Only) Nov 4 310 Gym
Indigenous Student Gathering Nov 28 All Day Gordon Graydon SS
Indigenous Strategic Action Plan Committee Nov 13 All Day TBD
Peel Public Health shares tips to help prevent the flu Itrsquos flu season and we want to make sure students stay as healthy as possible this year Influenza (flu) spreads easily from one person to another and Peel Public Health has some tips to help reduce the risk of catching the flu and spreading it
Get your annual flu shot The flu shot is your best defence against the flu There are many locations across
Peel where you can get your flu shots
Family Doctorsrsquo offices
Walk-in clinics
Pharmacies
Peel flu clinics
Keep children home when theyrsquore sick If your
child develops flu-like signs and symptoms
(fever cough sore throat body aches headache chills and fatigue) keep them home from school
Contact your health care provider if symptoms are severe
Practice good hygiene Help your child get into the habit of covering their nose and mouth with a tissue
when they cough or sneeze and throw tissues in the trash Cough or sneeze into a sleeve or elbow if
they donrsquot have a tissue They should also avoid touching their eyes nose or mouth This is how germs
are spread
Wash your hands Encourage your child to wash their hands often with soap and water or use hand sani-
tizer especially after they cough or sneeze
For more information call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or visit wwwpeelregioncaflu
Is Extended French right for my child If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the Extended French (EF) program To find out the EF school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 7 Extended French dates for the 2020-21 school year
A random selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 7 EF pro-gram Applications for grade 7 Extended French will only be considered for students who are currently regis-tered in an English program and have not been previously in a French Immersion program Students currently enrolled in grade 6 French Immersion will continue grade 7 in the French Immersion program For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or -call your nearest Extended French school -connect with families who have children in the Extended French program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Information night Attend the information meeting at the Extended French school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Apply at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Give what you can on United Way Giving Day ndash Nov 14 2019 At the Peel District School Board our mission is to inspire success confidence and hope in each student ndash each and every day Yet we know that there are many needs in our community that we canrsquot address on our own like providing food for families that may go without or supporting communities after a crisis Thatrsquos why we are holding a board-wide giving day in support of United Way Greater Toronto a key part-ner and supporter of Peel families This year the Peel board has declared Nov 14 as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed funds for United Way Greater Toronto and the network of local Peel social service agencies it supports Whether itrsquos providing shelter for a mother and her children in Brampton matching a child who is at risk with a mentor in Caledon or funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for youth that would otherwise go hun-gry United Way offers hope and possibility to thousands in our community A donation of $2 may go towards a breakfast program for a child from a low income family $10 supports a child with interactive recreational outings for one year including healthy snacks and trans-
portation to help them build their social skills and self-esteem $25 is enough to provide a daily homework club that gives children and youth access to computers peer
support and mentors This is a completely voluntary campaign and any contributions are welcome Whether you send a loonie toonie cheque made out to United Way Greater Toronto or donate through school cash online your contribution will make a difference Pledges of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt from United Way Greater Toronto To receive a receipt you must fill out the pledge form on the back and send it to school with your donation by Dec 13 2019 If you donate through School Cash Online attach a copy of your re-ceipt to your completed pledge form Thank you for lending a helping hand to those who need it most Together we can help those in poverty which wouldnrsquot be possible without your continued support ndash your local love can change lives
Stan Cameron Peter Joshua Chair of the Board Director of Education
Peel District School Board to support Treaties Recognition Week Treaties Recognition Week was introduced in 2016 to honour the importance of treaties and to help On-tarians learn more about treaty rights and treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people This year Treaties Recognition Week will take place from November 4 to 8 2019 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) has issued 94 Calls to Action which include calls for schools and communities to teach students about Treaties Addressing the TRCrsquos Calls to Action are embedded in Peelrsquos commitment to achieve inclusion for all through continuous progress on equity This commitment is captured in Peelrsquos Plan for Student Success The Peel District School Board is proud to sup-port Treaties Recognition Week to help bring awareness to students and staff about their collective treaty obligations in Canada For resources and information on Treaties please visit the Government of Ontario website as well as The First Nations Meacutetis and Inuit Education Association of Ontario website
chooseACTION on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week November 17 to 23 2019 Bullying is a form of harassment The World Health Organization says ldquoBullyinghellipdemands the concerted and coordinated time and attention of health-care providers policy-makers and familiesrdquo (Prevention of Bullying 2010) Bullying is a relationship problem with relationship solutions Each year across the Peel board students staff and families engage in learning and programming opportuni-ties focussed on actively disrupting bullying by creating positive and safe Climates for Learning and Working built on a foundation of healthy relationships This year the Peel board community will lsquochooseACTION to STOP hatersquo in their classrooms offices schools and communities in order to make these spaces better places for everyone Establishing and maintaining a positive Climate for Learning and Working requires all of us to actively intervene on assumptions stereotyping bias discrimination and hate We must proactively act and speak in ways that are inclusive accepting of others and values difference Throughout the week we will be highlighting the importance of being an upstanding bystander by acting to stop hate Step 1 Stop the Action Step 2 Name it Step 3 Explain the impactharm Step 4 Ask the person causing the harm to change their behavior Step 5 Support the person harmed The Peel board would like to hear about the big and small actions pledges and promises our Peel community values and ask that you take a moment to share your chooseACTION to STOP haterdquo moments on social me-dia Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13 The Accepting Schools Act that came into effect on Sept 1 2012 For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgaboutussafeschoolsbullying or wwwedugovoncaengsafeschoolspreventionhtml
Is French Immersion right for my child If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program To find out the FI school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 1 French Immersion important dates for the 2020-21 school year
The Peel board has a limited number of spaces available for students interested in grade 1 French Immersion At this time the grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolling in grade 1 A ran-dom selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 1 FI program For more information -visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench -call your nearest French Immersion school -connect with families who have children in the French Immersion program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Help your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2020-21 Soon current grade 8 students will select their courses for grade 9 Before they do we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to consult with their teachers guidance counsellor if applicable and their parents As our partners families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course selection We encourage you to become familiar with the process by creating a myBlueprint account Additionally parentsguardians and students can review Chart Your Course the Peel District School Boardrsquos common course calendar at wwwpeelschoolsorgstudentscommoncoursecalendar This guide will help you understand the course selection process and provide information on the courses and programs offered in Peel secondary schools You can also visit wwwmyBlueprintcaPeel an online planning tool that includes the following high school planner for course selection goal-setting career spectrum for finding your learning style occupation planner for exploring careers post-secondary planner for opportunities after high school The grade 9 course selection process will be open from Nov 11 to Dec 3 2019 If you have questions or are looking for course suggestions please contact your teenrsquos teachers or guidance counsellor
Information night Attend the information meeting at the French Im-mersion school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Available at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Jump start your future with Explore High Skills Explore High Skills is a Peel District School Board pathway program that allows secondary schools with Special-ist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs to offer a unique specialized program choice for grade 9 and 10 stu-dents These sector-related programs are available to students in all skill levels and in all pathways Specialized pro-grams in grade 9 like Explore High Skills provide unique learning experiences to engage students as they tran-sition to high school Students can focus their learning on an area of interest as they build self-confidence learn essential skills and develop a sense of belonging in school and in the community To enroll in the Explore High Skills program students will indicate their interest when selecting high school courses in the fall For more information about the program and participating schools go to wwwpeelschoolsorgExploreHighSkills
Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for
student athletes artists
Does your childteen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly The Peel District School Boardrsquos Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexi-ble timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice competition rehearsal andor performance schedules
Peel Region High Performers Program is offered at
Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)
Dolphin Sr Public School (grades 6 to 8)
Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12) Information nights will be offered as follows
For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgHighPerformers
Location Information Night
Britannia Public School Nov 7 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Dolphin Sr Public School Nov 6 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Mississauga Secondary School Nov 5 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Our work has just begun The Peel Learning Foundationrsquos mission is to raise funds to enable Peel District School Board students to achieve personal excellence by providing resources that help them overcome barriers We officially launched in February 2019 and to date the foundation has supported more than 200 students
Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Peel Region face barriers related to poverty
Thatrsquos more than 27000 Peel board students Through the Student Emergency Needs program and Student Backpack program the support we provide can be as simple as providing funds for food or transportation a winter coat or a backpack filled with school sup-plies This type of support can enrich a students school experience and help them achieve success Any teach-er staff or support person can speak confidentially to their schoolrsquos principal vice-principal or supervisor when they encounter a student in need who will then reach out to us to ask for help There are many ways that you can support the foundation A gift will help us achieve great things for students To learn more visit wwwpeellearningfoundationorghow You can help us create hopeful tomorrows wwwPeelLearningFoundationorg l 905-890-1010 ext 2461 l foundationpeelsbcom
PeelLearningFDN l PeelLearningFDN
After 18 years the Peel District School Board is revamp-ing its annual parent conference After hearing from par-ticipants we are changing the traditional full-day work-shop model to a multi-evening speaker series focused on a specific subject where parents and caregivers will hear from a keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take audience questions We will also invite Peel board de-partments groups and community partners to share their information in an exhibitor area The Engage Educate Empower Speaker Series is co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachersrsquo Local Without their support this free learning event for parentscaregivers would not be possible
These free events are open to all Peel board parents of students at all grade levels
Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct 7 2019 at wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsconference
Bus cancellation and 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 television stations and will also be available on Twitter Peelschools Twitter STOPRinfo Facebook at wwwfacebookcompeelschools wwwpeelschoolsorg and wwwstoprca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 One of the following messages will be announced Peel District School Board buses are cancelled This means that schools remain open for students and staff but buses are cancelled Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities Buses will remain cancelled all day All activities that require busing will also be cancelled Permits night school classes child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled including child care night school and permits All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed
Date and Time Location Topic and Speaker
Monday Nov 4 2019 5 to 8 pm
HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario St Mississauga
Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller
Wednesday Jan 22 2020
Chinguacousy Secondary School 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton
TBA
Wednesday Feb 26 2020
Mayfield Secondary School 5000 Mayfield Rd Caledon East
TBA
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and Resilience From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
When it comes to mental health connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - is one of the most powerful protective factors A positive lsquoenvironment of rela-tionshipsrsquo is essential for healthy brain development which forms the foundation for life-long outcomes such as interpersonal skills academic performance and mental health and well-being (1) Caring adults are key to building the skills attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mental health Here are some tips for families to help build strong caring relation-ships
Comfort your child when theyrsquore upset They wonrsquot feel alone with their big emotions and it helps to strengthen your bond with them
Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued
Have fun together
Listen attentively to your childrsquos feelings thoughts and ideas Help to label and identify your childrsquos emotions (eg scared frustrated angry sad) Try to see things from your childrsquos point of view
Build in quality time Spend some time together each night around the dinner table
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling and collaborating with them to help solve their own problems when they arise
Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy coping strate-gies Talk about your feelings Make time for things you enjoy
Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment where children are protected from harm Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives like family members and friends neighbours teachers and members of cultural and faith communities Re-search suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adult can make a profound difference This also widens a childrsquos network of support and makes it easier to reach out for help when needed At the heart of it we are in the business of human development We are helping children and youth discover their strengths build skills and knowledge develop positive attitudes and habits and find their path We need to know our children and youth We need to show we care We need to inspire hope We need to model the power of positive relationships
For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel
References National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004) Young Children Develop in an Environment of
Relationships Working Paper No 1 Retrieved from wwwdevelopingchildharvardedu Ontario Ministry of Education (2010) What Works Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience in Stu-
dents Retrieved from wwwedugovonca
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
Christianity
Castle Oaks celebrates Indigenous Heritage Month in November Schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities in November to recognize celebrate and honour the rich heritage culture contributions and diversity of First Nation Inuit and Meacutetis communities across Cana-da On June 19 2019 as part of the boardrsquos commitment to equity and inclusion and to help better reflect student identity trustees approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month in the month of November This month includes several dates of significance including Treaty Recognition Week Indigenous Veterans Day Louis Riel Day and the Peel Community Cultural Indigenous Celebration and Pow Wow In addition to Indigenous Heritage Month the Peel board has also approved a motion to recognize and cele-brate Islamic Heritage Month in October Hindu Heritage Month in November Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May The board will continue to recognize Black History Month in February Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June The House of Commons officially recognized June as National Indigenous History Month following a unanimous motion in 2009 In the month of June Peel board schools and worksites will raise andor display the flag of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in the spirit of equity inclusion and reconciliation The raising of this flag is only one of the ways we help to create spaces that are inclusive welcoming and safe for students staff and families Here is a list of events happening at Castle Oaks PS this month
Celebration Assemblies (Grades 1-4 and Grades 5-8)
Nov 29 930 and 1130
Gym
Daily Classroom Activities November Daily Classrooms
Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Visit (Staff Only) Nov 4 310 Gym
Indigenous Student Gathering Nov 28 All Day Gordon Graydon SS
Indigenous Strategic Action Plan Committee Nov 13 All Day TBD
Peel Public Health shares tips to help prevent the flu Itrsquos flu season and we want to make sure students stay as healthy as possible this year Influenza (flu) spreads easily from one person to another and Peel Public Health has some tips to help reduce the risk of catching the flu and spreading it
Get your annual flu shot The flu shot is your best defence against the flu There are many locations across
Peel where you can get your flu shots
Family Doctorsrsquo offices
Walk-in clinics
Pharmacies
Peel flu clinics
Keep children home when theyrsquore sick If your
child develops flu-like signs and symptoms
(fever cough sore throat body aches headache chills and fatigue) keep them home from school
Contact your health care provider if symptoms are severe
Practice good hygiene Help your child get into the habit of covering their nose and mouth with a tissue
when they cough or sneeze and throw tissues in the trash Cough or sneeze into a sleeve or elbow if
they donrsquot have a tissue They should also avoid touching their eyes nose or mouth This is how germs
are spread
Wash your hands Encourage your child to wash their hands often with soap and water or use hand sani-
tizer especially after they cough or sneeze
For more information call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or visit wwwpeelregioncaflu
Is Extended French right for my child If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the Extended French (EF) program To find out the EF school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 7 Extended French dates for the 2020-21 school year
A random selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 7 EF pro-gram Applications for grade 7 Extended French will only be considered for students who are currently regis-tered in an English program and have not been previously in a French Immersion program Students currently enrolled in grade 6 French Immersion will continue grade 7 in the French Immersion program For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or -call your nearest Extended French school -connect with families who have children in the Extended French program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Information night Attend the information meeting at the Extended French school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Apply at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Give what you can on United Way Giving Day ndash Nov 14 2019 At the Peel District School Board our mission is to inspire success confidence and hope in each student ndash each and every day Yet we know that there are many needs in our community that we canrsquot address on our own like providing food for families that may go without or supporting communities after a crisis Thatrsquos why we are holding a board-wide giving day in support of United Way Greater Toronto a key part-ner and supporter of Peel families This year the Peel board has declared Nov 14 as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed funds for United Way Greater Toronto and the network of local Peel social service agencies it supports Whether itrsquos providing shelter for a mother and her children in Brampton matching a child who is at risk with a mentor in Caledon or funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for youth that would otherwise go hun-gry United Way offers hope and possibility to thousands in our community A donation of $2 may go towards a breakfast program for a child from a low income family $10 supports a child with interactive recreational outings for one year including healthy snacks and trans-
portation to help them build their social skills and self-esteem $25 is enough to provide a daily homework club that gives children and youth access to computers peer
support and mentors This is a completely voluntary campaign and any contributions are welcome Whether you send a loonie toonie cheque made out to United Way Greater Toronto or donate through school cash online your contribution will make a difference Pledges of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt from United Way Greater Toronto To receive a receipt you must fill out the pledge form on the back and send it to school with your donation by Dec 13 2019 If you donate through School Cash Online attach a copy of your re-ceipt to your completed pledge form Thank you for lending a helping hand to those who need it most Together we can help those in poverty which wouldnrsquot be possible without your continued support ndash your local love can change lives
Stan Cameron Peter Joshua Chair of the Board Director of Education
Peel District School Board to support Treaties Recognition Week Treaties Recognition Week was introduced in 2016 to honour the importance of treaties and to help On-tarians learn more about treaty rights and treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people This year Treaties Recognition Week will take place from November 4 to 8 2019 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) has issued 94 Calls to Action which include calls for schools and communities to teach students about Treaties Addressing the TRCrsquos Calls to Action are embedded in Peelrsquos commitment to achieve inclusion for all through continuous progress on equity This commitment is captured in Peelrsquos Plan for Student Success The Peel District School Board is proud to sup-port Treaties Recognition Week to help bring awareness to students and staff about their collective treaty obligations in Canada For resources and information on Treaties please visit the Government of Ontario website as well as The First Nations Meacutetis and Inuit Education Association of Ontario website
chooseACTION on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week November 17 to 23 2019 Bullying is a form of harassment The World Health Organization says ldquoBullyinghellipdemands the concerted and coordinated time and attention of health-care providers policy-makers and familiesrdquo (Prevention of Bullying 2010) Bullying is a relationship problem with relationship solutions Each year across the Peel board students staff and families engage in learning and programming opportuni-ties focussed on actively disrupting bullying by creating positive and safe Climates for Learning and Working built on a foundation of healthy relationships This year the Peel board community will lsquochooseACTION to STOP hatersquo in their classrooms offices schools and communities in order to make these spaces better places for everyone Establishing and maintaining a positive Climate for Learning and Working requires all of us to actively intervene on assumptions stereotyping bias discrimination and hate We must proactively act and speak in ways that are inclusive accepting of others and values difference Throughout the week we will be highlighting the importance of being an upstanding bystander by acting to stop hate Step 1 Stop the Action Step 2 Name it Step 3 Explain the impactharm Step 4 Ask the person causing the harm to change their behavior Step 5 Support the person harmed The Peel board would like to hear about the big and small actions pledges and promises our Peel community values and ask that you take a moment to share your chooseACTION to STOP haterdquo moments on social me-dia Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13 The Accepting Schools Act that came into effect on Sept 1 2012 For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgaboutussafeschoolsbullying or wwwedugovoncaengsafeschoolspreventionhtml
Is French Immersion right for my child If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program To find out the FI school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 1 French Immersion important dates for the 2020-21 school year
The Peel board has a limited number of spaces available for students interested in grade 1 French Immersion At this time the grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolling in grade 1 A ran-dom selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 1 FI program For more information -visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench -call your nearest French Immersion school -connect with families who have children in the French Immersion program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Help your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2020-21 Soon current grade 8 students will select their courses for grade 9 Before they do we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to consult with their teachers guidance counsellor if applicable and their parents As our partners families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course selection We encourage you to become familiar with the process by creating a myBlueprint account Additionally parentsguardians and students can review Chart Your Course the Peel District School Boardrsquos common course calendar at wwwpeelschoolsorgstudentscommoncoursecalendar This guide will help you understand the course selection process and provide information on the courses and programs offered in Peel secondary schools You can also visit wwwmyBlueprintcaPeel an online planning tool that includes the following high school planner for course selection goal-setting career spectrum for finding your learning style occupation planner for exploring careers post-secondary planner for opportunities after high school The grade 9 course selection process will be open from Nov 11 to Dec 3 2019 If you have questions or are looking for course suggestions please contact your teenrsquos teachers or guidance counsellor
Information night Attend the information meeting at the French Im-mersion school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Available at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Jump start your future with Explore High Skills Explore High Skills is a Peel District School Board pathway program that allows secondary schools with Special-ist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs to offer a unique specialized program choice for grade 9 and 10 stu-dents These sector-related programs are available to students in all skill levels and in all pathways Specialized pro-grams in grade 9 like Explore High Skills provide unique learning experiences to engage students as they tran-sition to high school Students can focus their learning on an area of interest as they build self-confidence learn essential skills and develop a sense of belonging in school and in the community To enroll in the Explore High Skills program students will indicate their interest when selecting high school courses in the fall For more information about the program and participating schools go to wwwpeelschoolsorgExploreHighSkills
Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for
student athletes artists
Does your childteen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly The Peel District School Boardrsquos Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexi-ble timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice competition rehearsal andor performance schedules
Peel Region High Performers Program is offered at
Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)
Dolphin Sr Public School (grades 6 to 8)
Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12) Information nights will be offered as follows
For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgHighPerformers
Location Information Night
Britannia Public School Nov 7 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Dolphin Sr Public School Nov 6 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Mississauga Secondary School Nov 5 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Our work has just begun The Peel Learning Foundationrsquos mission is to raise funds to enable Peel District School Board students to achieve personal excellence by providing resources that help them overcome barriers We officially launched in February 2019 and to date the foundation has supported more than 200 students
Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Peel Region face barriers related to poverty
Thatrsquos more than 27000 Peel board students Through the Student Emergency Needs program and Student Backpack program the support we provide can be as simple as providing funds for food or transportation a winter coat or a backpack filled with school sup-plies This type of support can enrich a students school experience and help them achieve success Any teach-er staff or support person can speak confidentially to their schoolrsquos principal vice-principal or supervisor when they encounter a student in need who will then reach out to us to ask for help There are many ways that you can support the foundation A gift will help us achieve great things for students To learn more visit wwwpeellearningfoundationorghow You can help us create hopeful tomorrows wwwPeelLearningFoundationorg l 905-890-1010 ext 2461 l foundationpeelsbcom
PeelLearningFDN l PeelLearningFDN
After 18 years the Peel District School Board is revamp-ing its annual parent conference After hearing from par-ticipants we are changing the traditional full-day work-shop model to a multi-evening speaker series focused on a specific subject where parents and caregivers will hear from a keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take audience questions We will also invite Peel board de-partments groups and community partners to share their information in an exhibitor area The Engage Educate Empower Speaker Series is co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachersrsquo Local Without their support this free learning event for parentscaregivers would not be possible
These free events are open to all Peel board parents of students at all grade levels
Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct 7 2019 at wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsconference
Bus cancellation and 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 television stations and will also be available on Twitter Peelschools Twitter STOPRinfo Facebook at wwwfacebookcompeelschools wwwpeelschoolsorg and wwwstoprca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 One of the following messages will be announced Peel District School Board buses are cancelled This means that schools remain open for students and staff but buses are cancelled Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities Buses will remain cancelled all day All activities that require busing will also be cancelled Permits night school classes child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled including child care night school and permits All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed
Date and Time Location Topic and Speaker
Monday Nov 4 2019 5 to 8 pm
HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario St Mississauga
Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller
Wednesday Jan 22 2020
Chinguacousy Secondary School 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton
TBA
Wednesday Feb 26 2020
Mayfield Secondary School 5000 Mayfield Rd Caledon East
TBA
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and Resilience From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
When it comes to mental health connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - is one of the most powerful protective factors A positive lsquoenvironment of rela-tionshipsrsquo is essential for healthy brain development which forms the foundation for life-long outcomes such as interpersonal skills academic performance and mental health and well-being (1) Caring adults are key to building the skills attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mental health Here are some tips for families to help build strong caring relation-ships
Comfort your child when theyrsquore upset They wonrsquot feel alone with their big emotions and it helps to strengthen your bond with them
Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued
Have fun together
Listen attentively to your childrsquos feelings thoughts and ideas Help to label and identify your childrsquos emotions (eg scared frustrated angry sad) Try to see things from your childrsquos point of view
Build in quality time Spend some time together each night around the dinner table
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling and collaborating with them to help solve their own problems when they arise
Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy coping strate-gies Talk about your feelings Make time for things you enjoy
Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment where children are protected from harm Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives like family members and friends neighbours teachers and members of cultural and faith communities Re-search suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adult can make a profound difference This also widens a childrsquos network of support and makes it easier to reach out for help when needed At the heart of it we are in the business of human development We are helping children and youth discover their strengths build skills and knowledge develop positive attitudes and habits and find their path We need to know our children and youth We need to show we care We need to inspire hope We need to model the power of positive relationships
For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel
References National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004) Young Children Develop in an Environment of
Relationships Working Paper No 1 Retrieved from wwwdevelopingchildharvardedu Ontario Ministry of Education (2010) What Works Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience in Stu-
dents Retrieved from wwwedugovonca
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
Christianity
Peel Public Health shares tips to help prevent the flu Itrsquos flu season and we want to make sure students stay as healthy as possible this year Influenza (flu) spreads easily from one person to another and Peel Public Health has some tips to help reduce the risk of catching the flu and spreading it
Get your annual flu shot The flu shot is your best defence against the flu There are many locations across
Peel where you can get your flu shots
Family Doctorsrsquo offices
Walk-in clinics
Pharmacies
Peel flu clinics
Keep children home when theyrsquore sick If your
child develops flu-like signs and symptoms
(fever cough sore throat body aches headache chills and fatigue) keep them home from school
Contact your health care provider if symptoms are severe
Practice good hygiene Help your child get into the habit of covering their nose and mouth with a tissue
when they cough or sneeze and throw tissues in the trash Cough or sneeze into a sleeve or elbow if
they donrsquot have a tissue They should also avoid touching their eyes nose or mouth This is how germs
are spread
Wash your hands Encourage your child to wash their hands often with soap and water or use hand sani-
tizer especially after they cough or sneeze
For more information call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or visit wwwpeelregioncaflu
Is Extended French right for my child If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the Extended French (EF) program To find out the EF school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 7 Extended French dates for the 2020-21 school year
A random selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 7 EF pro-gram Applications for grade 7 Extended French will only be considered for students who are currently regis-tered in an English program and have not been previously in a French Immersion program Students currently enrolled in grade 6 French Immersion will continue grade 7 in the French Immersion program For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or -call your nearest Extended French school -connect with families who have children in the Extended French program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Information night Attend the information meeting at the Extended French school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Apply at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Give what you can on United Way Giving Day ndash Nov 14 2019 At the Peel District School Board our mission is to inspire success confidence and hope in each student ndash each and every day Yet we know that there are many needs in our community that we canrsquot address on our own like providing food for families that may go without or supporting communities after a crisis Thatrsquos why we are holding a board-wide giving day in support of United Way Greater Toronto a key part-ner and supporter of Peel families This year the Peel board has declared Nov 14 as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed funds for United Way Greater Toronto and the network of local Peel social service agencies it supports Whether itrsquos providing shelter for a mother and her children in Brampton matching a child who is at risk with a mentor in Caledon or funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for youth that would otherwise go hun-gry United Way offers hope and possibility to thousands in our community A donation of $2 may go towards a breakfast program for a child from a low income family $10 supports a child with interactive recreational outings for one year including healthy snacks and trans-
portation to help them build their social skills and self-esteem $25 is enough to provide a daily homework club that gives children and youth access to computers peer
support and mentors This is a completely voluntary campaign and any contributions are welcome Whether you send a loonie toonie cheque made out to United Way Greater Toronto or donate through school cash online your contribution will make a difference Pledges of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt from United Way Greater Toronto To receive a receipt you must fill out the pledge form on the back and send it to school with your donation by Dec 13 2019 If you donate through School Cash Online attach a copy of your re-ceipt to your completed pledge form Thank you for lending a helping hand to those who need it most Together we can help those in poverty which wouldnrsquot be possible without your continued support ndash your local love can change lives
Stan Cameron Peter Joshua Chair of the Board Director of Education
Peel District School Board to support Treaties Recognition Week Treaties Recognition Week was introduced in 2016 to honour the importance of treaties and to help On-tarians learn more about treaty rights and treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people This year Treaties Recognition Week will take place from November 4 to 8 2019 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) has issued 94 Calls to Action which include calls for schools and communities to teach students about Treaties Addressing the TRCrsquos Calls to Action are embedded in Peelrsquos commitment to achieve inclusion for all through continuous progress on equity This commitment is captured in Peelrsquos Plan for Student Success The Peel District School Board is proud to sup-port Treaties Recognition Week to help bring awareness to students and staff about their collective treaty obligations in Canada For resources and information on Treaties please visit the Government of Ontario website as well as The First Nations Meacutetis and Inuit Education Association of Ontario website
chooseACTION on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week November 17 to 23 2019 Bullying is a form of harassment The World Health Organization says ldquoBullyinghellipdemands the concerted and coordinated time and attention of health-care providers policy-makers and familiesrdquo (Prevention of Bullying 2010) Bullying is a relationship problem with relationship solutions Each year across the Peel board students staff and families engage in learning and programming opportuni-ties focussed on actively disrupting bullying by creating positive and safe Climates for Learning and Working built on a foundation of healthy relationships This year the Peel board community will lsquochooseACTION to STOP hatersquo in their classrooms offices schools and communities in order to make these spaces better places for everyone Establishing and maintaining a positive Climate for Learning and Working requires all of us to actively intervene on assumptions stereotyping bias discrimination and hate We must proactively act and speak in ways that are inclusive accepting of others and values difference Throughout the week we will be highlighting the importance of being an upstanding bystander by acting to stop hate Step 1 Stop the Action Step 2 Name it Step 3 Explain the impactharm Step 4 Ask the person causing the harm to change their behavior Step 5 Support the person harmed The Peel board would like to hear about the big and small actions pledges and promises our Peel community values and ask that you take a moment to share your chooseACTION to STOP haterdquo moments on social me-dia Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13 The Accepting Schools Act that came into effect on Sept 1 2012 For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgaboutussafeschoolsbullying or wwwedugovoncaengsafeschoolspreventionhtml
Is French Immersion right for my child If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program To find out the FI school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 1 French Immersion important dates for the 2020-21 school year
The Peel board has a limited number of spaces available for students interested in grade 1 French Immersion At this time the grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolling in grade 1 A ran-dom selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 1 FI program For more information -visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench -call your nearest French Immersion school -connect with families who have children in the French Immersion program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Help your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2020-21 Soon current grade 8 students will select their courses for grade 9 Before they do we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to consult with their teachers guidance counsellor if applicable and their parents As our partners families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course selection We encourage you to become familiar with the process by creating a myBlueprint account Additionally parentsguardians and students can review Chart Your Course the Peel District School Boardrsquos common course calendar at wwwpeelschoolsorgstudentscommoncoursecalendar This guide will help you understand the course selection process and provide information on the courses and programs offered in Peel secondary schools You can also visit wwwmyBlueprintcaPeel an online planning tool that includes the following high school planner for course selection goal-setting career spectrum for finding your learning style occupation planner for exploring careers post-secondary planner for opportunities after high school The grade 9 course selection process will be open from Nov 11 to Dec 3 2019 If you have questions or are looking for course suggestions please contact your teenrsquos teachers or guidance counsellor
Information night Attend the information meeting at the French Im-mersion school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Available at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Jump start your future with Explore High Skills Explore High Skills is a Peel District School Board pathway program that allows secondary schools with Special-ist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs to offer a unique specialized program choice for grade 9 and 10 stu-dents These sector-related programs are available to students in all skill levels and in all pathways Specialized pro-grams in grade 9 like Explore High Skills provide unique learning experiences to engage students as they tran-sition to high school Students can focus their learning on an area of interest as they build self-confidence learn essential skills and develop a sense of belonging in school and in the community To enroll in the Explore High Skills program students will indicate their interest when selecting high school courses in the fall For more information about the program and participating schools go to wwwpeelschoolsorgExploreHighSkills
Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for
student athletes artists
Does your childteen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly The Peel District School Boardrsquos Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexi-ble timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice competition rehearsal andor performance schedules
Peel Region High Performers Program is offered at
Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)
Dolphin Sr Public School (grades 6 to 8)
Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12) Information nights will be offered as follows
For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgHighPerformers
Location Information Night
Britannia Public School Nov 7 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Dolphin Sr Public School Nov 6 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Mississauga Secondary School Nov 5 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Our work has just begun The Peel Learning Foundationrsquos mission is to raise funds to enable Peel District School Board students to achieve personal excellence by providing resources that help them overcome barriers We officially launched in February 2019 and to date the foundation has supported more than 200 students
Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Peel Region face barriers related to poverty
Thatrsquos more than 27000 Peel board students Through the Student Emergency Needs program and Student Backpack program the support we provide can be as simple as providing funds for food or transportation a winter coat or a backpack filled with school sup-plies This type of support can enrich a students school experience and help them achieve success Any teach-er staff or support person can speak confidentially to their schoolrsquos principal vice-principal or supervisor when they encounter a student in need who will then reach out to us to ask for help There are many ways that you can support the foundation A gift will help us achieve great things for students To learn more visit wwwpeellearningfoundationorghow You can help us create hopeful tomorrows wwwPeelLearningFoundationorg l 905-890-1010 ext 2461 l foundationpeelsbcom
PeelLearningFDN l PeelLearningFDN
After 18 years the Peel District School Board is revamp-ing its annual parent conference After hearing from par-ticipants we are changing the traditional full-day work-shop model to a multi-evening speaker series focused on a specific subject where parents and caregivers will hear from a keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take audience questions We will also invite Peel board de-partments groups and community partners to share their information in an exhibitor area The Engage Educate Empower Speaker Series is co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachersrsquo Local Without their support this free learning event for parentscaregivers would not be possible
These free events are open to all Peel board parents of students at all grade levels
Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct 7 2019 at wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsconference
Bus cancellation and 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 television stations and will also be available on Twitter Peelschools Twitter STOPRinfo Facebook at wwwfacebookcompeelschools wwwpeelschoolsorg and wwwstoprca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 One of the following messages will be announced Peel District School Board buses are cancelled This means that schools remain open for students and staff but buses are cancelled Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities Buses will remain cancelled all day All activities that require busing will also be cancelled Permits night school classes child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled including child care night school and permits All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed
Date and Time Location Topic and Speaker
Monday Nov 4 2019 5 to 8 pm
HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario St Mississauga
Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller
Wednesday Jan 22 2020
Chinguacousy Secondary School 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton
TBA
Wednesday Feb 26 2020
Mayfield Secondary School 5000 Mayfield Rd Caledon East
TBA
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and Resilience From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
When it comes to mental health connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - is one of the most powerful protective factors A positive lsquoenvironment of rela-tionshipsrsquo is essential for healthy brain development which forms the foundation for life-long outcomes such as interpersonal skills academic performance and mental health and well-being (1) Caring adults are key to building the skills attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mental health Here are some tips for families to help build strong caring relation-ships
Comfort your child when theyrsquore upset They wonrsquot feel alone with their big emotions and it helps to strengthen your bond with them
Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued
Have fun together
Listen attentively to your childrsquos feelings thoughts and ideas Help to label and identify your childrsquos emotions (eg scared frustrated angry sad) Try to see things from your childrsquos point of view
Build in quality time Spend some time together each night around the dinner table
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling and collaborating with them to help solve their own problems when they arise
Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy coping strate-gies Talk about your feelings Make time for things you enjoy
Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment where children are protected from harm Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives like family members and friends neighbours teachers and members of cultural and faith communities Re-search suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adult can make a profound difference This also widens a childrsquos network of support and makes it easier to reach out for help when needed At the heart of it we are in the business of human development We are helping children and youth discover their strengths build skills and knowledge develop positive attitudes and habits and find their path We need to know our children and youth We need to show we care We need to inspire hope We need to model the power of positive relationships
For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel
References National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004) Young Children Develop in an Environment of
Relationships Working Paper No 1 Retrieved from wwwdevelopingchildharvardedu Ontario Ministry of Education (2010) What Works Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience in Stu-
dents Retrieved from wwwedugovonca
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
Christianity
Give what you can on United Way Giving Day ndash Nov 14 2019 At the Peel District School Board our mission is to inspire success confidence and hope in each student ndash each and every day Yet we know that there are many needs in our community that we canrsquot address on our own like providing food for families that may go without or supporting communities after a crisis Thatrsquos why we are holding a board-wide giving day in support of United Way Greater Toronto a key part-ner and supporter of Peel families This year the Peel board has declared Nov 14 as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed funds for United Way Greater Toronto and the network of local Peel social service agencies it supports Whether itrsquos providing shelter for a mother and her children in Brampton matching a child who is at risk with a mentor in Caledon or funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for youth that would otherwise go hun-gry United Way offers hope and possibility to thousands in our community A donation of $2 may go towards a breakfast program for a child from a low income family $10 supports a child with interactive recreational outings for one year including healthy snacks and trans-
portation to help them build their social skills and self-esteem $25 is enough to provide a daily homework club that gives children and youth access to computers peer
support and mentors This is a completely voluntary campaign and any contributions are welcome Whether you send a loonie toonie cheque made out to United Way Greater Toronto or donate through school cash online your contribution will make a difference Pledges of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt from United Way Greater Toronto To receive a receipt you must fill out the pledge form on the back and send it to school with your donation by Dec 13 2019 If you donate through School Cash Online attach a copy of your re-ceipt to your completed pledge form Thank you for lending a helping hand to those who need it most Together we can help those in poverty which wouldnrsquot be possible without your continued support ndash your local love can change lives
Stan Cameron Peter Joshua Chair of the Board Director of Education
Peel District School Board to support Treaties Recognition Week Treaties Recognition Week was introduced in 2016 to honour the importance of treaties and to help On-tarians learn more about treaty rights and treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people This year Treaties Recognition Week will take place from November 4 to 8 2019 The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) has issued 94 Calls to Action which include calls for schools and communities to teach students about Treaties Addressing the TRCrsquos Calls to Action are embedded in Peelrsquos commitment to achieve inclusion for all through continuous progress on equity This commitment is captured in Peelrsquos Plan for Student Success The Peel District School Board is proud to sup-port Treaties Recognition Week to help bring awareness to students and staff about their collective treaty obligations in Canada For resources and information on Treaties please visit the Government of Ontario website as well as The First Nations Meacutetis and Inuit Education Association of Ontario website
chooseACTION on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week November 17 to 23 2019 Bullying is a form of harassment The World Health Organization says ldquoBullyinghellipdemands the concerted and coordinated time and attention of health-care providers policy-makers and familiesrdquo (Prevention of Bullying 2010) Bullying is a relationship problem with relationship solutions Each year across the Peel board students staff and families engage in learning and programming opportuni-ties focussed on actively disrupting bullying by creating positive and safe Climates for Learning and Working built on a foundation of healthy relationships This year the Peel board community will lsquochooseACTION to STOP hatersquo in their classrooms offices schools and communities in order to make these spaces better places for everyone Establishing and maintaining a positive Climate for Learning and Working requires all of us to actively intervene on assumptions stereotyping bias discrimination and hate We must proactively act and speak in ways that are inclusive accepting of others and values difference Throughout the week we will be highlighting the importance of being an upstanding bystander by acting to stop hate Step 1 Stop the Action Step 2 Name it Step 3 Explain the impactharm Step 4 Ask the person causing the harm to change their behavior Step 5 Support the person harmed The Peel board would like to hear about the big and small actions pledges and promises our Peel community values and ask that you take a moment to share your chooseACTION to STOP haterdquo moments on social me-dia Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13 The Accepting Schools Act that came into effect on Sept 1 2012 For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgaboutussafeschoolsbullying or wwwedugovoncaengsafeschoolspreventionhtml
Is French Immersion right for my child If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program To find out the FI school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 1 French Immersion important dates for the 2020-21 school year
The Peel board has a limited number of spaces available for students interested in grade 1 French Immersion At this time the grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolling in grade 1 A ran-dom selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 1 FI program For more information -visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench -call your nearest French Immersion school -connect with families who have children in the French Immersion program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Help your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2020-21 Soon current grade 8 students will select their courses for grade 9 Before they do we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to consult with their teachers guidance counsellor if applicable and their parents As our partners families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course selection We encourage you to become familiar with the process by creating a myBlueprint account Additionally parentsguardians and students can review Chart Your Course the Peel District School Boardrsquos common course calendar at wwwpeelschoolsorgstudentscommoncoursecalendar This guide will help you understand the course selection process and provide information on the courses and programs offered in Peel secondary schools You can also visit wwwmyBlueprintcaPeel an online planning tool that includes the following high school planner for course selection goal-setting career spectrum for finding your learning style occupation planner for exploring careers post-secondary planner for opportunities after high school The grade 9 course selection process will be open from Nov 11 to Dec 3 2019 If you have questions or are looking for course suggestions please contact your teenrsquos teachers or guidance counsellor
Information night Attend the information meeting at the French Im-mersion school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Available at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Jump start your future with Explore High Skills Explore High Skills is a Peel District School Board pathway program that allows secondary schools with Special-ist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs to offer a unique specialized program choice for grade 9 and 10 stu-dents These sector-related programs are available to students in all skill levels and in all pathways Specialized pro-grams in grade 9 like Explore High Skills provide unique learning experiences to engage students as they tran-sition to high school Students can focus their learning on an area of interest as they build self-confidence learn essential skills and develop a sense of belonging in school and in the community To enroll in the Explore High Skills program students will indicate their interest when selecting high school courses in the fall For more information about the program and participating schools go to wwwpeelschoolsorgExploreHighSkills
Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for
student athletes artists
Does your childteen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly The Peel District School Boardrsquos Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexi-ble timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice competition rehearsal andor performance schedules
Peel Region High Performers Program is offered at
Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)
Dolphin Sr Public School (grades 6 to 8)
Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12) Information nights will be offered as follows
For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgHighPerformers
Location Information Night
Britannia Public School Nov 7 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Dolphin Sr Public School Nov 6 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Mississauga Secondary School Nov 5 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Our work has just begun The Peel Learning Foundationrsquos mission is to raise funds to enable Peel District School Board students to achieve personal excellence by providing resources that help them overcome barriers We officially launched in February 2019 and to date the foundation has supported more than 200 students
Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Peel Region face barriers related to poverty
Thatrsquos more than 27000 Peel board students Through the Student Emergency Needs program and Student Backpack program the support we provide can be as simple as providing funds for food or transportation a winter coat or a backpack filled with school sup-plies This type of support can enrich a students school experience and help them achieve success Any teach-er staff or support person can speak confidentially to their schoolrsquos principal vice-principal or supervisor when they encounter a student in need who will then reach out to us to ask for help There are many ways that you can support the foundation A gift will help us achieve great things for students To learn more visit wwwpeellearningfoundationorghow You can help us create hopeful tomorrows wwwPeelLearningFoundationorg l 905-890-1010 ext 2461 l foundationpeelsbcom
PeelLearningFDN l PeelLearningFDN
After 18 years the Peel District School Board is revamp-ing its annual parent conference After hearing from par-ticipants we are changing the traditional full-day work-shop model to a multi-evening speaker series focused on a specific subject where parents and caregivers will hear from a keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take audience questions We will also invite Peel board de-partments groups and community partners to share their information in an exhibitor area The Engage Educate Empower Speaker Series is co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachersrsquo Local Without their support this free learning event for parentscaregivers would not be possible
These free events are open to all Peel board parents of students at all grade levels
Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct 7 2019 at wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsconference
Bus cancellation and 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 television stations and will also be available on Twitter Peelschools Twitter STOPRinfo Facebook at wwwfacebookcompeelschools wwwpeelschoolsorg and wwwstoprca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 One of the following messages will be announced Peel District School Board buses are cancelled This means that schools remain open for students and staff but buses are cancelled Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities Buses will remain cancelled all day All activities that require busing will also be cancelled Permits night school classes child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled including child care night school and permits All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed
Date and Time Location Topic and Speaker
Monday Nov 4 2019 5 to 8 pm
HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario St Mississauga
Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller
Wednesday Jan 22 2020
Chinguacousy Secondary School 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton
TBA
Wednesday Feb 26 2020
Mayfield Secondary School 5000 Mayfield Rd Caledon East
TBA
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and Resilience From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
When it comes to mental health connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - is one of the most powerful protective factors A positive lsquoenvironment of rela-tionshipsrsquo is essential for healthy brain development which forms the foundation for life-long outcomes such as interpersonal skills academic performance and mental health and well-being (1) Caring adults are key to building the skills attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mental health Here are some tips for families to help build strong caring relation-ships
Comfort your child when theyrsquore upset They wonrsquot feel alone with their big emotions and it helps to strengthen your bond with them
Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued
Have fun together
Listen attentively to your childrsquos feelings thoughts and ideas Help to label and identify your childrsquos emotions (eg scared frustrated angry sad) Try to see things from your childrsquos point of view
Build in quality time Spend some time together each night around the dinner table
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling and collaborating with them to help solve their own problems when they arise
Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy coping strate-gies Talk about your feelings Make time for things you enjoy
Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment where children are protected from harm Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives like family members and friends neighbours teachers and members of cultural and faith communities Re-search suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adult can make a profound difference This also widens a childrsquos network of support and makes it easier to reach out for help when needed At the heart of it we are in the business of human development We are helping children and youth discover their strengths build skills and knowledge develop positive attitudes and habits and find their path We need to know our children and youth We need to show we care We need to inspire hope We need to model the power of positive relationships
For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel
References National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004) Young Children Develop in an Environment of
Relationships Working Paper No 1 Retrieved from wwwdevelopingchildharvardedu Ontario Ministry of Education (2010) What Works Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience in Stu-
dents Retrieved from wwwedugovonca
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
Christianity
chooseACTION on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week November 17 to 23 2019 Bullying is a form of harassment The World Health Organization says ldquoBullyinghellipdemands the concerted and coordinated time and attention of health-care providers policy-makers and familiesrdquo (Prevention of Bullying 2010) Bullying is a relationship problem with relationship solutions Each year across the Peel board students staff and families engage in learning and programming opportuni-ties focussed on actively disrupting bullying by creating positive and safe Climates for Learning and Working built on a foundation of healthy relationships This year the Peel board community will lsquochooseACTION to STOP hatersquo in their classrooms offices schools and communities in order to make these spaces better places for everyone Establishing and maintaining a positive Climate for Learning and Working requires all of us to actively intervene on assumptions stereotyping bias discrimination and hate We must proactively act and speak in ways that are inclusive accepting of others and values difference Throughout the week we will be highlighting the importance of being an upstanding bystander by acting to stop hate Step 1 Stop the Action Step 2 Name it Step 3 Explain the impactharm Step 4 Ask the person causing the harm to change their behavior Step 5 Support the person harmed The Peel board would like to hear about the big and small actions pledges and promises our Peel community values and ask that you take a moment to share your chooseACTION to STOP haterdquo moments on social me-dia Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13 The Accepting Schools Act that came into effect on Sept 1 2012 For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgaboutussafeschoolsbullying or wwwedugovoncaengsafeschoolspreventionhtml
Is French Immersion right for my child If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program To find out the FI school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 1 French Immersion important dates for the 2020-21 school year
The Peel board has a limited number of spaces available for students interested in grade 1 French Immersion At this time the grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolling in grade 1 A ran-dom selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 1 FI program For more information -visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench -call your nearest French Immersion school -connect with families who have children in the French Immersion program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Help your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2020-21 Soon current grade 8 students will select their courses for grade 9 Before they do we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to consult with their teachers guidance counsellor if applicable and their parents As our partners families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course selection We encourage you to become familiar with the process by creating a myBlueprint account Additionally parentsguardians and students can review Chart Your Course the Peel District School Boardrsquos common course calendar at wwwpeelschoolsorgstudentscommoncoursecalendar This guide will help you understand the course selection process and provide information on the courses and programs offered in Peel secondary schools You can also visit wwwmyBlueprintcaPeel an online planning tool that includes the following high school planner for course selection goal-setting career spectrum for finding your learning style occupation planner for exploring careers post-secondary planner for opportunities after high school The grade 9 course selection process will be open from Nov 11 to Dec 3 2019 If you have questions or are looking for course suggestions please contact your teenrsquos teachers or guidance counsellor
Information night Attend the information meeting at the French Im-mersion school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Available at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Jump start your future with Explore High Skills Explore High Skills is a Peel District School Board pathway program that allows secondary schools with Special-ist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs to offer a unique specialized program choice for grade 9 and 10 stu-dents These sector-related programs are available to students in all skill levels and in all pathways Specialized pro-grams in grade 9 like Explore High Skills provide unique learning experiences to engage students as they tran-sition to high school Students can focus their learning on an area of interest as they build self-confidence learn essential skills and develop a sense of belonging in school and in the community To enroll in the Explore High Skills program students will indicate their interest when selecting high school courses in the fall For more information about the program and participating schools go to wwwpeelschoolsorgExploreHighSkills
Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for
student athletes artists
Does your childteen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly The Peel District School Boardrsquos Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexi-ble timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice competition rehearsal andor performance schedules
Peel Region High Performers Program is offered at
Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)
Dolphin Sr Public School (grades 6 to 8)
Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12) Information nights will be offered as follows
For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgHighPerformers
Location Information Night
Britannia Public School Nov 7 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Dolphin Sr Public School Nov 6 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Mississauga Secondary School Nov 5 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Our work has just begun The Peel Learning Foundationrsquos mission is to raise funds to enable Peel District School Board students to achieve personal excellence by providing resources that help them overcome barriers We officially launched in February 2019 and to date the foundation has supported more than 200 students
Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Peel Region face barriers related to poverty
Thatrsquos more than 27000 Peel board students Through the Student Emergency Needs program and Student Backpack program the support we provide can be as simple as providing funds for food or transportation a winter coat or a backpack filled with school sup-plies This type of support can enrich a students school experience and help them achieve success Any teach-er staff or support person can speak confidentially to their schoolrsquos principal vice-principal or supervisor when they encounter a student in need who will then reach out to us to ask for help There are many ways that you can support the foundation A gift will help us achieve great things for students To learn more visit wwwpeellearningfoundationorghow You can help us create hopeful tomorrows wwwPeelLearningFoundationorg l 905-890-1010 ext 2461 l foundationpeelsbcom
PeelLearningFDN l PeelLearningFDN
After 18 years the Peel District School Board is revamp-ing its annual parent conference After hearing from par-ticipants we are changing the traditional full-day work-shop model to a multi-evening speaker series focused on a specific subject where parents and caregivers will hear from a keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take audience questions We will also invite Peel board de-partments groups and community partners to share their information in an exhibitor area The Engage Educate Empower Speaker Series is co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachersrsquo Local Without their support this free learning event for parentscaregivers would not be possible
These free events are open to all Peel board parents of students at all grade levels
Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct 7 2019 at wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsconference
Bus cancellation and 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 television stations and will also be available on Twitter Peelschools Twitter STOPRinfo Facebook at wwwfacebookcompeelschools wwwpeelschoolsorg and wwwstoprca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 One of the following messages will be announced Peel District School Board buses are cancelled This means that schools remain open for students and staff but buses are cancelled Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities Buses will remain cancelled all day All activities that require busing will also be cancelled Permits night school classes child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled including child care night school and permits All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed
Date and Time Location Topic and Speaker
Monday Nov 4 2019 5 to 8 pm
HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario St Mississauga
Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller
Wednesday Jan 22 2020
Chinguacousy Secondary School 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton
TBA
Wednesday Feb 26 2020
Mayfield Secondary School 5000 Mayfield Rd Caledon East
TBA
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and Resilience From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
When it comes to mental health connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - is one of the most powerful protective factors A positive lsquoenvironment of rela-tionshipsrsquo is essential for healthy brain development which forms the foundation for life-long outcomes such as interpersonal skills academic performance and mental health and well-being (1) Caring adults are key to building the skills attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mental health Here are some tips for families to help build strong caring relation-ships
Comfort your child when theyrsquore upset They wonrsquot feel alone with their big emotions and it helps to strengthen your bond with them
Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued
Have fun together
Listen attentively to your childrsquos feelings thoughts and ideas Help to label and identify your childrsquos emotions (eg scared frustrated angry sad) Try to see things from your childrsquos point of view
Build in quality time Spend some time together each night around the dinner table
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling and collaborating with them to help solve their own problems when they arise
Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy coping strate-gies Talk about your feelings Make time for things you enjoy
Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment where children are protected from harm Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives like family members and friends neighbours teachers and members of cultural and faith communities Re-search suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adult can make a profound difference This also widens a childrsquos network of support and makes it easier to reach out for help when needed At the heart of it we are in the business of human development We are helping children and youth discover their strengths build skills and knowledge develop positive attitudes and habits and find their path We need to know our children and youth We need to show we care We need to inspire hope We need to model the power of positive relationships
For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel
References National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004) Young Children Develop in an Environment of
Relationships Working Paper No 1 Retrieved from wwwdevelopingchildharvardedu Ontario Ministry of Education (2010) What Works Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience in Stu-
dents Retrieved from wwwedugovonca
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
Christianity
Is French Immersion right for my child If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2020 one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program To find out the FI school your child would attend visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench or call the school in your area Grade 1 French Immersion important dates for the 2020-21 school year
The Peel board has a limited number of spaces available for students interested in grade 1 French Immersion At this time the grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolling in grade 1 A ran-dom selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 1 FI program For more information -visit wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench -call your nearest French Immersion school -connect with families who have children in the French Immersion program -visit the Canadian Parents for French website at httponcpfca
Help your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2020-21 Soon current grade 8 students will select their courses for grade 9 Before they do we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to consult with their teachers guidance counsellor if applicable and their parents As our partners families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course selection We encourage you to become familiar with the process by creating a myBlueprint account Additionally parentsguardians and students can review Chart Your Course the Peel District School Boardrsquos common course calendar at wwwpeelschoolsorgstudentscommoncoursecalendar This guide will help you understand the course selection process and provide information on the courses and programs offered in Peel secondary schools You can also visit wwwmyBlueprintcaPeel an online planning tool that includes the following high school planner for course selection goal-setting career spectrum for finding your learning style occupation planner for exploring careers post-secondary planner for opportunities after high school The grade 9 course selection process will be open from Nov 11 to Dec 3 2019 If you have questions or are looking for course suggestions please contact your teenrsquos teachers or guidance counsellor
Information night Attend the information meeting at the French Im-mersion school your child would attend
Thursday Nov 21 2019 at 7 pm
Applications open
Available at wwwpeelschoolsorgFrench
Monday Nov 25 2019 at 830 am
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list
Friday Jan 31 2020
Jump start your future with Explore High Skills Explore High Skills is a Peel District School Board pathway program that allows secondary schools with Special-ist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs to offer a unique specialized program choice for grade 9 and 10 stu-dents These sector-related programs are available to students in all skill levels and in all pathways Specialized pro-grams in grade 9 like Explore High Skills provide unique learning experiences to engage students as they tran-sition to high school Students can focus their learning on an area of interest as they build self-confidence learn essential skills and develop a sense of belonging in school and in the community To enroll in the Explore High Skills program students will indicate their interest when selecting high school courses in the fall For more information about the program and participating schools go to wwwpeelschoolsorgExploreHighSkills
Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for
student athletes artists
Does your childteen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly The Peel District School Boardrsquos Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexi-ble timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice competition rehearsal andor performance schedules
Peel Region High Performers Program is offered at
Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)
Dolphin Sr Public School (grades 6 to 8)
Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12) Information nights will be offered as follows
For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgHighPerformers
Location Information Night
Britannia Public School Nov 7 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Dolphin Sr Public School Nov 6 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Mississauga Secondary School Nov 5 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Our work has just begun The Peel Learning Foundationrsquos mission is to raise funds to enable Peel District School Board students to achieve personal excellence by providing resources that help them overcome barriers We officially launched in February 2019 and to date the foundation has supported more than 200 students
Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Peel Region face barriers related to poverty
Thatrsquos more than 27000 Peel board students Through the Student Emergency Needs program and Student Backpack program the support we provide can be as simple as providing funds for food or transportation a winter coat or a backpack filled with school sup-plies This type of support can enrich a students school experience and help them achieve success Any teach-er staff or support person can speak confidentially to their schoolrsquos principal vice-principal or supervisor when they encounter a student in need who will then reach out to us to ask for help There are many ways that you can support the foundation A gift will help us achieve great things for students To learn more visit wwwpeellearningfoundationorghow You can help us create hopeful tomorrows wwwPeelLearningFoundationorg l 905-890-1010 ext 2461 l foundationpeelsbcom
PeelLearningFDN l PeelLearningFDN
After 18 years the Peel District School Board is revamp-ing its annual parent conference After hearing from par-ticipants we are changing the traditional full-day work-shop model to a multi-evening speaker series focused on a specific subject where parents and caregivers will hear from a keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take audience questions We will also invite Peel board de-partments groups and community partners to share their information in an exhibitor area The Engage Educate Empower Speaker Series is co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachersrsquo Local Without their support this free learning event for parentscaregivers would not be possible
These free events are open to all Peel board parents of students at all grade levels
Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct 7 2019 at wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsconference
Bus cancellation and 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 television stations and will also be available on Twitter Peelschools Twitter STOPRinfo Facebook at wwwfacebookcompeelschools wwwpeelschoolsorg and wwwstoprca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 One of the following messages will be announced Peel District School Board buses are cancelled This means that schools remain open for students and staff but buses are cancelled Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities Buses will remain cancelled all day All activities that require busing will also be cancelled Permits night school classes child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled including child care night school and permits All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed
Date and Time Location Topic and Speaker
Monday Nov 4 2019 5 to 8 pm
HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario St Mississauga
Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller
Wednesday Jan 22 2020
Chinguacousy Secondary School 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton
TBA
Wednesday Feb 26 2020
Mayfield Secondary School 5000 Mayfield Rd Caledon East
TBA
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and Resilience From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
When it comes to mental health connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - is one of the most powerful protective factors A positive lsquoenvironment of rela-tionshipsrsquo is essential for healthy brain development which forms the foundation for life-long outcomes such as interpersonal skills academic performance and mental health and well-being (1) Caring adults are key to building the skills attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mental health Here are some tips for families to help build strong caring relation-ships
Comfort your child when theyrsquore upset They wonrsquot feel alone with their big emotions and it helps to strengthen your bond with them
Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued
Have fun together
Listen attentively to your childrsquos feelings thoughts and ideas Help to label and identify your childrsquos emotions (eg scared frustrated angry sad) Try to see things from your childrsquos point of view
Build in quality time Spend some time together each night around the dinner table
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling and collaborating with them to help solve their own problems when they arise
Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy coping strate-gies Talk about your feelings Make time for things you enjoy
Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment where children are protected from harm Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives like family members and friends neighbours teachers and members of cultural and faith communities Re-search suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adult can make a profound difference This also widens a childrsquos network of support and makes it easier to reach out for help when needed At the heart of it we are in the business of human development We are helping children and youth discover their strengths build skills and knowledge develop positive attitudes and habits and find their path We need to know our children and youth We need to show we care We need to inspire hope We need to model the power of positive relationships
For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel
References National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004) Young Children Develop in an Environment of
Relationships Working Paper No 1 Retrieved from wwwdevelopingchildharvardedu Ontario Ministry of Education (2010) What Works Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience in Stu-
dents Retrieved from wwwedugovonca
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
Christianity
Jump start your future with Explore High Skills Explore High Skills is a Peel District School Board pathway program that allows secondary schools with Special-ist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs to offer a unique specialized program choice for grade 9 and 10 stu-dents These sector-related programs are available to students in all skill levels and in all pathways Specialized pro-grams in grade 9 like Explore High Skills provide unique learning experiences to engage students as they tran-sition to high school Students can focus their learning on an area of interest as they build self-confidence learn essential skills and develop a sense of belonging in school and in the community To enroll in the Explore High Skills program students will indicate their interest when selecting high school courses in the fall For more information about the program and participating schools go to wwwpeelschoolsorgExploreHighSkills
Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for
student athletes artists
Does your childteen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly The Peel District School Boardrsquos Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexi-ble timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice competition rehearsal andor performance schedules
Peel Region High Performers Program is offered at
Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)
Dolphin Sr Public School (grades 6 to 8)
Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12) Information nights will be offered as follows
For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgHighPerformers
Location Information Night
Britannia Public School Nov 7 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Dolphin Sr Public School Nov 6 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Mississauga Secondary School Nov 5 2019 from 630 to 8 pm
Our work has just begun The Peel Learning Foundationrsquos mission is to raise funds to enable Peel District School Board students to achieve personal excellence by providing resources that help them overcome barriers We officially launched in February 2019 and to date the foundation has supported more than 200 students
Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Peel Region face barriers related to poverty
Thatrsquos more than 27000 Peel board students Through the Student Emergency Needs program and Student Backpack program the support we provide can be as simple as providing funds for food or transportation a winter coat or a backpack filled with school sup-plies This type of support can enrich a students school experience and help them achieve success Any teach-er staff or support person can speak confidentially to their schoolrsquos principal vice-principal or supervisor when they encounter a student in need who will then reach out to us to ask for help There are many ways that you can support the foundation A gift will help us achieve great things for students To learn more visit wwwpeellearningfoundationorghow You can help us create hopeful tomorrows wwwPeelLearningFoundationorg l 905-890-1010 ext 2461 l foundationpeelsbcom
PeelLearningFDN l PeelLearningFDN
After 18 years the Peel District School Board is revamp-ing its annual parent conference After hearing from par-ticipants we are changing the traditional full-day work-shop model to a multi-evening speaker series focused on a specific subject where parents and caregivers will hear from a keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take audience questions We will also invite Peel board de-partments groups and community partners to share their information in an exhibitor area The Engage Educate Empower Speaker Series is co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachersrsquo Local Without their support this free learning event for parentscaregivers would not be possible
These free events are open to all Peel board parents of students at all grade levels
Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct 7 2019 at wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsconference
Bus cancellation and 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 television stations and will also be available on Twitter Peelschools Twitter STOPRinfo Facebook at wwwfacebookcompeelschools wwwpeelschoolsorg and wwwstoprca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 One of the following messages will be announced Peel District School Board buses are cancelled This means that schools remain open for students and staff but buses are cancelled Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities Buses will remain cancelled all day All activities that require busing will also be cancelled Permits night school classes child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled including child care night school and permits All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed
Date and Time Location Topic and Speaker
Monday Nov 4 2019 5 to 8 pm
HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario St Mississauga
Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller
Wednesday Jan 22 2020
Chinguacousy Secondary School 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton
TBA
Wednesday Feb 26 2020
Mayfield Secondary School 5000 Mayfield Rd Caledon East
TBA
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and Resilience From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
When it comes to mental health connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - is one of the most powerful protective factors A positive lsquoenvironment of rela-tionshipsrsquo is essential for healthy brain development which forms the foundation for life-long outcomes such as interpersonal skills academic performance and mental health and well-being (1) Caring adults are key to building the skills attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mental health Here are some tips for families to help build strong caring relation-ships
Comfort your child when theyrsquore upset They wonrsquot feel alone with their big emotions and it helps to strengthen your bond with them
Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued
Have fun together
Listen attentively to your childrsquos feelings thoughts and ideas Help to label and identify your childrsquos emotions (eg scared frustrated angry sad) Try to see things from your childrsquos point of view
Build in quality time Spend some time together each night around the dinner table
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling and collaborating with them to help solve their own problems when they arise
Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy coping strate-gies Talk about your feelings Make time for things you enjoy
Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment where children are protected from harm Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives like family members and friends neighbours teachers and members of cultural and faith communities Re-search suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adult can make a profound difference This also widens a childrsquos network of support and makes it easier to reach out for help when needed At the heart of it we are in the business of human development We are helping children and youth discover their strengths build skills and knowledge develop positive attitudes and habits and find their path We need to know our children and youth We need to show we care We need to inspire hope We need to model the power of positive relationships
For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel
References National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004) Young Children Develop in an Environment of
Relationships Working Paper No 1 Retrieved from wwwdevelopingchildharvardedu Ontario Ministry of Education (2010) What Works Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience in Stu-
dents Retrieved from wwwedugovonca
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
Christianity
Our work has just begun The Peel Learning Foundationrsquos mission is to raise funds to enable Peel District School Board students to achieve personal excellence by providing resources that help them overcome barriers We officially launched in February 2019 and to date the foundation has supported more than 200 students
Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Peel Region face barriers related to poverty
Thatrsquos more than 27000 Peel board students Through the Student Emergency Needs program and Student Backpack program the support we provide can be as simple as providing funds for food or transportation a winter coat or a backpack filled with school sup-plies This type of support can enrich a students school experience and help them achieve success Any teach-er staff or support person can speak confidentially to their schoolrsquos principal vice-principal or supervisor when they encounter a student in need who will then reach out to us to ask for help There are many ways that you can support the foundation A gift will help us achieve great things for students To learn more visit wwwpeellearningfoundationorghow You can help us create hopeful tomorrows wwwPeelLearningFoundationorg l 905-890-1010 ext 2461 l foundationpeelsbcom
PeelLearningFDN l PeelLearningFDN
After 18 years the Peel District School Board is revamp-ing its annual parent conference After hearing from par-ticipants we are changing the traditional full-day work-shop model to a multi-evening speaker series focused on a specific subject where parents and caregivers will hear from a keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take audience questions We will also invite Peel board de-partments groups and community partners to share their information in an exhibitor area The Engage Educate Empower Speaker Series is co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachersrsquo Local Without their support this free learning event for parentscaregivers would not be possible
These free events are open to all Peel board parents of students at all grade levels
Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct 7 2019 at wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsconference
Bus cancellation and 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 television stations and will also be available on Twitter Peelschools Twitter STOPRinfo Facebook at wwwfacebookcompeelschools wwwpeelschoolsorg and wwwstoprca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 One of the following messages will be announced Peel District School Board buses are cancelled This means that schools remain open for students and staff but buses are cancelled Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities Buses will remain cancelled all day All activities that require busing will also be cancelled Permits night school classes child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled including child care night school and permits All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed
Date and Time Location Topic and Speaker
Monday Nov 4 2019 5 to 8 pm
HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario St Mississauga
Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller
Wednesday Jan 22 2020
Chinguacousy Secondary School 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton
TBA
Wednesday Feb 26 2020
Mayfield Secondary School 5000 Mayfield Rd Caledon East
TBA
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and Resilience From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
When it comes to mental health connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - is one of the most powerful protective factors A positive lsquoenvironment of rela-tionshipsrsquo is essential for healthy brain development which forms the foundation for life-long outcomes such as interpersonal skills academic performance and mental health and well-being (1) Caring adults are key to building the skills attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mental health Here are some tips for families to help build strong caring relation-ships
Comfort your child when theyrsquore upset They wonrsquot feel alone with their big emotions and it helps to strengthen your bond with them
Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued
Have fun together
Listen attentively to your childrsquos feelings thoughts and ideas Help to label and identify your childrsquos emotions (eg scared frustrated angry sad) Try to see things from your childrsquos point of view
Build in quality time Spend some time together each night around the dinner table
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling and collaborating with them to help solve their own problems when they arise
Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy coping strate-gies Talk about your feelings Make time for things you enjoy
Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment where children are protected from harm Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives like family members and friends neighbours teachers and members of cultural and faith communities Re-search suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adult can make a profound difference This also widens a childrsquos network of support and makes it easier to reach out for help when needed At the heart of it we are in the business of human development We are helping children and youth discover their strengths build skills and knowledge develop positive attitudes and habits and find their path We need to know our children and youth We need to show we care We need to inspire hope We need to model the power of positive relationships
For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel
References National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004) Young Children Develop in an Environment of
Relationships Working Paper No 1 Retrieved from wwwdevelopingchildharvardedu Ontario Ministry of Education (2010) What Works Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience in Stu-
dents Retrieved from wwwedugovonca
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
Christianity
After 18 years the Peel District School Board is revamp-ing its annual parent conference After hearing from par-ticipants we are changing the traditional full-day work-shop model to a multi-evening speaker series focused on a specific subject where parents and caregivers will hear from a keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take audience questions We will also invite Peel board de-partments groups and community partners to share their information in an exhibitor area The Engage Educate Empower Speaker Series is co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachersrsquo Local Without their support this free learning event for parentscaregivers would not be possible
These free events are open to all Peel board parents of students at all grade levels
Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct 7 2019 at wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsconference
Bus cancellation and 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 television stations and will also be available on Twitter Peelschools Twitter STOPRinfo Facebook at wwwfacebookcompeelschools wwwpeelschoolsorg and wwwstoprca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 One of the following messages will be announced Peel District School Board buses are cancelled This means that schools remain open for students and staff but buses are cancelled Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities Buses will remain cancelled all day All activities that require busing will also be cancelled Permits night school classes child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled including child care night school and permits All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled including continuing education courses and events The buildings will be closed
Date and Time Location Topic and Speaker
Monday Nov 4 2019 5 to 8 pm
HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario St Mississauga
Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller
Wednesday Jan 22 2020
Chinguacousy Secondary School 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton
TBA
Wednesday Feb 26 2020
Mayfield Secondary School 5000 Mayfield Rd Caledon East
TBA
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and Resilience From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
When it comes to mental health connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - is one of the most powerful protective factors A positive lsquoenvironment of rela-tionshipsrsquo is essential for healthy brain development which forms the foundation for life-long outcomes such as interpersonal skills academic performance and mental health and well-being (1) Caring adults are key to building the skills attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mental health Here are some tips for families to help build strong caring relation-ships
Comfort your child when theyrsquore upset They wonrsquot feel alone with their big emotions and it helps to strengthen your bond with them
Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued
Have fun together
Listen attentively to your childrsquos feelings thoughts and ideas Help to label and identify your childrsquos emotions (eg scared frustrated angry sad) Try to see things from your childrsquos point of view
Build in quality time Spend some time together each night around the dinner table
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling and collaborating with them to help solve their own problems when they arise
Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy coping strate-gies Talk about your feelings Make time for things you enjoy
Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment where children are protected from harm Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives like family members and friends neighbours teachers and members of cultural and faith communities Re-search suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adult can make a profound difference This also widens a childrsquos network of support and makes it easier to reach out for help when needed At the heart of it we are in the business of human development We are helping children and youth discover their strengths build skills and knowledge develop positive attitudes and habits and find their path We need to know our children and youth We need to show we care We need to inspire hope We need to model the power of positive relationships
For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel
References National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004) Young Children Develop in an Environment of
Relationships Working Paper No 1 Retrieved from wwwdevelopingchildharvardedu Ontario Ministry of Education (2010) What Works Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience in Stu-
dents Retrieved from wwwedugovonca
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
Christianity
Healthy Relationships Bolster Mental Health and Resilience From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team
When it comes to mental health connectedness - the sense of caring for others and being cared for - is one of the most powerful protective factors A positive lsquoenvironment of rela-tionshipsrsquo is essential for healthy brain development which forms the foundation for life-long outcomes such as interpersonal skills academic performance and mental health and well-being (1) Caring adults are key to building the skills attitudes and habits that promote child and youth mental health Here are some tips for families to help build strong caring relation-ships
Comfort your child when theyrsquore upset They wonrsquot feel alone with their big emotions and it helps to strengthen your bond with them
Give your child love and affection - this helps your child feel loved and valued
Have fun together
Listen attentively to your childrsquos feelings thoughts and ideas Help to label and identify your childrsquos emotions (eg scared frustrated angry sad) Try to see things from your childrsquos point of view
Build in quality time Spend some time together each night around the dinner table
Show your children how to solve problems that arise through your modelling and collaborating with them to help solve their own problems when they arise
Be a role model by taking care of your own mental health and modelling healthy coping strate-gies Talk about your feelings Make time for things you enjoy
Ensure your home is an emotionally and physically safe and secure environment where children are protected from harm Nurture caring relationships between your child and other important people in their lives like family members and friends neighbours teachers and members of cultural and faith communities Re-search suggests that the short-term intervention of even a single caring adult can make a profound difference This also widens a childrsquos network of support and makes it easier to reach out for help when needed At the heart of it we are in the business of human development We are helping children and youth discover their strengths build skills and knowledge develop positive attitudes and habits and find their path We need to know our children and youth We need to show we care We need to inspire hope We need to model the power of positive relationships
For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel
References National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (2004) Young Children Develop in an Environment of
Relationships Working Paper No 1 Retrieved from wwwdevelopingchildharvardedu Ontario Ministry of Education (2010) What Works Research Into Practice - Bolstering Resilience in Stu-
dents Retrieved from wwwedugovonca
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
Christianity
The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42
Celebrating Faith and Culture
November 2019
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Freezing Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)
November 1 All Saints Day Christianity
November 1 Gnan Panchami Jainism
November 1 Samhain Wicca
November 4 Qudrat (thirteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 9 or 10 Milad-un-Nabi Islam
November 11 Remembrance Day Canada
November 12 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainism
November 12 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism
November 16 Louis Riel Day Indigenous Worldview
November 23 Qawl (fourteenth month) Bahaacuteiacute
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Baha-dur
Sikhism
November 26 Day of the Covenant Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 Ascension of Abdul-Bahaacute Bahaacuteiacute
November 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast)
