RIVERSIDE SPLASH Issue 2 Riverside Splash November 2014 TWITTER:RIVERSIDEPEEL@RIVERSIDEPDSB WEBSITE:HTTP://SCHOOLS.PEELSCHOOLS.ORG/1281/PAGES/DEFAULT.ASPX Our X-Country at Jack Darling Park What a great day of sports thanks to the organization of Mr. Emanuele and the Riverside staff. Participants included: Suzan M., Alexsia M, Sulaiman M., Ali H., Manai C, Jackson T, Moshad L. Gabrielle B, Kaedyn S, Alexcia P., Anna P, Brianna H, Michael Z, Omar J, Mohammad M, Ismail K, Jordan. Allergies and Class Treats Riverside has a number of students with life- threatening allergies to nuts and other food items. For this reason we are kindly requesting that no food be sent in as class treats for birthdays and other celebrations. If you would like to recognize an important occasion, you can consider items such as: a book for the class library, a board game for students to enjoy, pencils or stickers. Please contact your child’s teacher for suggestions if you are looking to send in a special non- edible treat for the class. Emergency Contact Information It is very important to keep the office informed of any changes to address, home telephone number, work telephone, emergency contact numbers and medical information regarding your child. This allows us to quickly respond to any emergency that might arise. RAH Readers We are thrilled that the following student have participated in our Reading At Home program and completed over 50 nights of reading with their family members: Grade 2 and 3 students: Khadija, Sairia, Carter, Arlinda Grade 4: Ismail Many other students are well beyond 25 nights of reading! Keep up the good work.
Our X-Country at Jack Darling Park What a great day of sports thanks to the organization of Mr. Emanuele and the Riverside staff. Participants included: Suzan M., Alexsia M, Sulaiman M., Ali H., Manai C, Jackson T, Moshad L. Gabrielle B, Kaedyn S, Alexcia P., Anna P, Brianna H, Michael Z, Omar J, Mohammad M, Ismail K, Jordan.
Allergies and Class Treats Riverside has a number of students with life-threatening allergies to nuts and other food items. For this reason we are kindly requesting that no food be sent in as class treats for birthdays and other celebrations. If you would like to recognize an important occasion, you can consider items such as: a book for the class library, a board game for students to enjoy, pencils or stickers. Please contact your child’s teacher for suggestions if you are looking to send in a special non-edible treat for the class. Emergency Contact Information It is very important to keep the office informed of any changes to address, home telephone number, work telephone, emergency contact numbers and medical information regarding your child. This allows us to quickly respond to any emergency that might arise. RAH Readers We are thrilled that the following student have participated in our Reading At Home program and completed over 50 nights of reading with their family members: Grade 2 and 3 students: Khadija, Sairia, Carter, Arlinda Grade 4: Ismail Many other students are well beyond 25 nights of reading! Keep up the good work.
Riverside Celebrated Diwali on October 24, 2014 Thanks Ms. Salwan for bringing in treats for staff…you make the best samosas!!!
Promoting Riverside at the Peel Advantage Fair!
The students and staff at the Riverside Breakfast Program would like to extend a special thank you to our friends at Kelloggs for providing us with a special nutritious breakfast and healthy breakfast boxes as parting gifts.
RIVERSIDE STAFF HOSTED A FIVE SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ED-CAMP
Staff from Kenollie, Forest Avenue, Queen Elizabeth and Mineola joined our teachers for a sharing of innovative ideas around Numeracy. The format of the October 10th, P.D. session was an Education Camp. Attendees signed up for discussions based on a variety of interesting topics presented. Numeracy ideas were shared amongst professionals with plenty of time to question and learn. Topics included use of technology, blogs, manipulatives, assessment and evaluation, and Mind-set.
Reporting a child’s absence
When calling Riverside to report a child’s absence, please call 905-274-1515. Leave the child’s name, teacher and
reason for absence. Please speak slowly and clearly when leaving your message.
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Peel board students have choice
Explore program options at makingmyway.ca
Students have different needs, interests and abilities—our schools offer great educational opportunities to help all students achieve. For students looking for a more focused, specialized program, here are some options:
Regional programs start in grades 6, 7 and 9
Students in regional programs still complete all of the requirements of the Ontario curriculum, but there is an increased focus on an area of interest. Programs include:
Actively in Motion (AIM)
Advanced Placement
Arts
Arts and Technology
Graphic Design Management: Flexography
International Baccalaureate
International Business and Technology
International and Executive Leadership Academy
SciTech
Sports
Strings
Truck and Coach Technology
Specialist High Skills Major programs start in grade 11
Specialist High Skills Major programs allow students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector, while meeting the requirements to graduate from secondary school. Students gain sector-recognized certification and career-relevant training. The programs support the transition after graduation to apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace. Peel board schools offer Specialist High Skills Major programs in the following area.
Arts & Culture
Business and Entrepreneurial Studies
Construction
Environment
Health and Wellness
Hospitality and Tourism
Information and Communications Technology
Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services
Manufacturing
Non-Profit
Sports
Transportation
More options for Peel board students
co-operative education programs provide workplace experience
extended French starts in grade 7
dual credit programs allow student to earn college credits at the same time as secondary school credits
alternative programs are available for students who need flexible school hours, are dealing with unique situations, or require more support
Our guidance counsellors can help students determine which courses will best meet their needs, interests and abilities—contact the school to make an appointment.
For more information about regional programs, Specialist High Skills Major programs and other programs of choice available to Peel board students, visit www.makingmyway.ca.
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Choose Action on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week during the week of November 16 to 22.
Across the Peel board, schools use many programs and initiatives to prevent bullying and to intervene when bullying happens. Though the programs vary, their messages are consistent. Students are taught to:
define bullying
identify forms of bullying
identify roles in bullying relationships, for example the person who bullies, the target, the bystander or the trusted advocate
determine how to safely “choose action” to prevent and intervene in bullying & harassment
demonstrate character attributes and be a leader to help maintain positive and safe school communities
Every school has a Climate for Learning and Working Team which is required to develop a Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan as part of the School Success Plan. Also, every employee who is involved in the care and service of students is obligated to report in writing to the school administration any action for which the principal must consider suspension or expulsion. Bullying is an offence that must be considered for suspension.
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13: The Accepting Schools Act, that came into effect on September 1, 2012. For more information, visit: www.peelschools.org/aboutus/safeschools/bullying/ or www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html
Is Extended French right for my child?
If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2015, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to register your child in Extended French.
What is the program like? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the program?
One way to help answer these questions is to attend the information meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Extended French school your child would attend.
To find out the Extended French school your child would attend:
call the school in your area
visit our website www.peelschools.org/French
call 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212
Registration
Registration for Grade 7 Extended French for the 2015-16 school year will be available online at www.peelschools.org/French on Monday Nov. 24, 2014 at 9 a.m.
The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4 p.m. Registrants after that date will be put on a waiting list.
Important dates
Information meeting Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 7 p.m.
Registration opens Monday Nov. 24, 2014 at 9 a.m.
Registration deadline Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4 p.m.
talk with parents who have children in the Extended French program
visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca/
Is French Immersion right for my child?
If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2015, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to register your child in French Immersion.
What is the program like? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the program?
One way to help answer these questions is to attend the information meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the French Immersion school your child would attend.
To find out the French Immersion school your child would attend:
call the school in your area
visit our website www.peelschools.org/French
call 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212
Registration
Registration for Grade 1 French Immersion for the 2015-16 school year will be available online at www.peelschools.org/French on Monday Nov. 24, 2014 at 9 a.m.
The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4 p.m. Registrants after that date will be put on a waiting list.
A French Immersion enrolment cap is in place. This means that a specific number of spots are available for students entering grade 1 French Immersion. A random selection process will be used to identify students gaining entrance into the program. For more information about the random selection process visit www.peelschools.org/French.
Important dates
Information meeting Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 7 p.m.
Registration opens Monday Nov. 24, 2014 at 9 a.m.
Registration deadline Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4 p.m.
For more information
visit www.peelschools.org/French
call your nearest French Immersion school
talk with parents who have children in the French Immersion program
visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca/
Follow us on social media
Social media is the easiest and fastest way to stay connected to the amazing things happening in the Peel District School Board.
Follow @Peelschools on
Twitter to:
learn about our schools and programs
find out if buses are cancelled during bad weather
share the Peel smile
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Need help in math? Free tutoring now available online
Math students in grades 7 to 10 can access live, interactive online math help by visiting www.homeworkhelp.ilc.org. Homework Help is free, real-time math tutoring by certified Ontario teachers.
Students can log in from Sunday to Thursday, between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m. for individualized confidential math tutoring. There are discussion rooms for each grade where students can join and see what questions other students are asking, watch the tutors draw on the whiteboard – and ask their own question for on-the-spot help.
Students will also find 24/7 discussion rooms, video lessons and commonly asked questions. Other online math resources include math games and a virtual locker, where students can save their work.
Homework Help is a project funded by the Ministry of Education.
Help your child prepare for tests
Many students will become anxious at the thought of writing a test. Anxiety about an upcoming test can affect a child's behaviour, thoughts and actions. Here are some ways you can help minimize anxiety at test time:
Organize & Prepare
Encourage your child not to leave assignments, studying and homework to the last minute.
Schedule time for review and work on assignments each day.
Establish a regular time of the day for homework, studying etc.
Make the home a homework-friendly environment where learning is regular routine.
Remove distractions like the television, phones, computers when studying.
Tell your child to make sure tests and due dates are marked in their agenda.
Practice
Encourage your child to think about ‘what, when, where and how’ when preparing/completing assignments.
Develop practice tests and help them anticipate questions.
Review previous exercises.
When appropriate, encourage your child to pair up with a friend to review information and brainstorm.
Build learning into family activities— suggest keeping a journal, writing a report or a news article about family events, outings or trips and include photos.
Be in the know
Check out the curriculum for your child’s grade level (available as PDF files at www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum)
Ask your child’s teacher about major topics studied and how these topics are structured— homework, assignments, exercises
Use your child’s agenda to communicate with their teacher—ask questions, check for homework tips, etc.
Winter bus safety
The following winter school bus safety tips will help to keep your child safe throughout the winter months.
Stand away from where the bus stops. Buses need extra room to stop when there is snow and ice.
Use the handrail when boarding or exiting the bus to prevent slipping on wet or icy steps or road surfaces.
Dress properly—winter clothing, hats, and boots will keep you warm.
Don't throw snowballs at the bus or other children waiting for the bus.
Don't slide on the snow or ice patches in driveways or on the street.
Don't push or shove around the bus. Someone could fall down on the ice and get hurt.
On very rare occasions, buses are late because of weather conditions or mechanical problems. Talk to your child about what to do if the bus is late. Here are some suggestions:
When possible, wait with your child for the bus.
Make sure your child knows a phone number where he can reach you or another trusted adult.
Teach your child how and where to get help. Talk to your child about what a "safe" stranger is.
Help your child set up a bus stop buddy system so your child has someone to wait with for the bus.
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Dates to Remember: Remembrance Day – November 11th Reports Home – November 7th Interview evening- November 13 Interview morning-November 14th Picture Retake day-November 13th Popcorn Day, Every Wednesday Pizza Day, Every Thursday Contact Information Principal: P. Officer Office Manager: J. MacAlpine Assistant Manager: D. Goldthorpe Trustee: Janet McDougald Superintendent: Anthony Edwards
JOIN USOur next Council meeting isWednesday November 5th at 6:00 pm We need to work together to makeRiverside the best that it can be.
QSP MAGAZINE FUNDRAISERWe would like to thank the twenty families (and theirfriends) who helped us to raise money by purchasingmagazine subscriptions. We fell short of our goal butdue to the generosity of the people who did supportthis venture we were able to raise over $1,000. Wethink that this is amazing. Imagine how much wewould have been able to raise if each family had soldjust one subscription. A big thank you goes out toTammy Manzo who looked after this fundraiser.
SCHOOLCOUNCIL UPDATE
FUNDRAISING. School Council holds fundraisers throughout the year to benefit all ofthe students at Riverside. We count on all families to support these ventures. We financiallysupport many different areas/programs at the school – from the music department, physicaleducation, sports teams, class trips, guest speakers and technology. The benefits are for allstudents from kindergarten to grade 8. We hope that you will remember this when we haveour next fundraiser.
RIVERSIDE P.S.PORT CREDIT
NOVEMBER 2014
Flyers will be sent home with more details. This yearwe will be having two movies – one for children andtheir parents (k to grade 5) and a different one forstudents in grade 6 to 8. Show your support bycoming to the “movies.”
VOLUNTEERSI have been talking to some parents who are interestedin working behind the scenes. There are many differentways that you can help out. If you are interested let usknow. Send a note in with your child, call the school ordrop in at our next council meeting.
MOVIE NIGHT Our first movie night will beFriday November 28th.
SCHOOL YARD CLEAN-UPIt came to our attention that the baseball diamondneeded some work. The diamond was over run withgrass and weeds and there were trees growing in frontof the benches. We worked on the area for three hoursand were pleased with what we were able to accomplish.
As well, the kindergarten area needed some sprucingup. The children like to ride their tricycles so werepainted the lines to make it more appealing.
I would like to thank Bronic, Tammy, Louie, Joe, Kathy,Darren (parents), Brad, who supplied the paint andworked on the lines, (former student), and Christienne,Majd, Alexandra, Macy, Miller, William, Shauna andDavid (students or former students) for giving up theirSaturday morning and working so hard to make theyard look better.
We are planning on doing anotherwork day in the spring – more lines tobe painted, more work on the baseballdiamond and varnish on the carvedtree. Advance notice will be given soyou can mark it in your calendar. I hopeto see more families come out to help!
