OSCAR PETERSON PUBLIC SCHOOL: e-BULLETIN May 2015 You can reach us by: Jane Macpherson, Principal Erin Cranney/Susan Durfy, Vice Principal Paul Carew Superintendent of Schools (905) 895-5155 Loralea Carruthers, Trustee (905) 953-0562 By Phone: (905) 642-1236 Fax: (905) 642-5938 Website: http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/oscarpeterson.ps 1. Summer Institute This summer Oscar Peterson Public School will be the host site for the Summer Institute that is run through the board. This is a program that offers academic, recreational and athletic programs and activities with intentional links to the Ontario Curriculum for children and youth from Kindergarten to Grade 8. Programs will run for six weeks starting the week of July 6 and concluding the week of August 10. Information and registration for the Summer Institute can be found at the following link: http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/summer/si/Pages/default.aspx 2. Spring Jazz Night! On Wednesday May 6, O.P.P.S. will be hosting our annual evening Spring Arts Night. This evening will be an opportunity for families to come to our school to see our student’s art work, as well as showcases of our Jazz Week activities. The following extra-curricular groups will be performing in the gym (Primary Choir, Primary Dance Club from Jazz Week, Junior-Intermediate Musical Theatre Club, Junior Dance Team, Tamil Heritage Dance Group & the Intermediate Band). Performances begin at 6:30 p.m. in the gym and all students performing will need to be in their assigned meetings rooms at their designated time. We hope to see you there! 3. Young at Art Exhibition The Latcham Gallery "Young at Art " exhibition is being held from May 7-16, at the gallery on Main St in Stouffville. A variety of artworks created by our students will be on display. Students involved will receive a note for parents. 4. Music Alive Congratulations to the Intermediate Band who had a successful day at Music Alive on April 17. They performed very well earning a Gold Standing! They are looking forward to their future performances at the Spring Arts Night and at the Festival of Music at Canada's Wonderland on May 15. Way to Go!!
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OSCAR PETERSON PUBLIC SCHOOL: e-BULLETIN
May 2015
You can reach us by:
Jane Macpherson, Principal Erin Cranney/Susan Durfy, Vice Principal
Paul Carew Superintendent of Schools (905) 895-5155 Loralea Carruthers, Trustee (905) 953-0562
By Phone: (905) 642-1236 Fax: (905) 642-5938 Website: http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/oscarpeterson.ps
1. Summer Institute
This summer Oscar Peterson Public School will be the host site for the Summer Institute that is run
through the board. This is a program that offers academic, recreational and athletic programs and
activities with intentional links to the Ontario Curriculum for children and youth from Kindergarten to
Grade 8. Programs will run for six weeks starting the week of July 6 and concluding the week of August
10.
Information and registration for the Summer Institute can be found at the following link:
This year’s grade 8 graduation will take place on Tuesday, June 23, 7:00 p.m. at Emerald Hills Golf and
Country Club.
6. Are you Moving?
Please notify the school office if you will be moving and will not be at Oscar Peterson Public School
in September. That would greatly help us out with our planning for next September. Thank you in
advance for your cooperation.
7. EQAO
The Grade 3 & 6 EQAO testing is coming. It is very important that students attend school on these days and we ask parents not to schedule appointments during these times so that children can be at school for the entire EQAO testing. Thank you for your cooperation. Grade 3 & 6 testing will be from May 25-June 4.
Please take the time to read the attachments to this e-Bulletin. They provide information regarding
school and community initiatives.
(see next page for calendar)
OSCAR PETERSON PUBLIC SCHOOL: e-BULLETIN
May 2015
May, 2015
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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1
Pizza Lunch
4 5
Robotics Team in
Waterloo
Music Monday
6 Subway Lunch
Evening Spring Concert Regional Junior Girls Basketball
7 Regional Junior Boys Basketball
8
Pizza Lunch
11
12 Breakfast Program 8:30a.m.-8:45a.m.
13 Area Badminton Tournament Subway Lunch
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15 Intermediate Band to Festival of Music @ Wonderland
Pizza Lunch
18 Victoria Day No School
19 Breakfast Program 8:30a.m.-8:45a.m.
20 Special Needs Track and Field meet Subway Lunch
21 Regional Badminton Tournament
22 Special Needs Track and Field Meet rain date
Pizza
Lunch
25 School Track and Field Meet
26 School Track and Field Meet rain date Breakfast Program 8:30a.m.-8:45a.m.
27 Subway Lunch
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OSCAR PETERSON PUBLIC SCHOOL: e-BULLETIN
May 2015
May Extra Curricular Events
Activity
Grade(s) Teacher Contact
Knitting Club 3-8 Mrs. Syvret, Mrs Chetwyn
Cultural Club 5-8 Mrs. Itwarie, Ms. Gibson-Neve, Mrs. Eng, Mrs Benbow
Me to We 5-8 Mrs. McIntyre
Intermediate Band 7-8 Mrs. Mc William
Games Club 1-2 and 7-8 Mrs. Grant, Mrs. McIntyre, Mrs. Martin
Leadership Team 7-8 Mrs. Itwarie/Mrs. Cranney
Healthy School Committee 7-8 Mrs. Walker/Mrs. Itwarie
