June, 2016
D UFFIN ’S B AY P.S . R EFLECTIONS
PRINCIPAL’S CORNER
Dear Partners in Education,
June is a wonderful time for reflections and celebrations.
We look forward to celebrating our learning together. We are especially looking forward to formally recognizing achievements at our Grade 8 Graduation, Volunteer Celebration, Honour Roll and Recognition Assembly and C.A.R.E.S. Assembly.
June is also a time for thank you’s and farewells to our staff and students who are leaving Duffin’s Bay. We say a fond farewell to our students who will be moving to Carruthers Creek in September. We will miss having you with us every day, and we know we will remain connected in new ways.
We will be publishing one final newsletter at the end of June.
In Educational Partnership with you,
Charmyn Clement
DUFFIN”S BAY P.S.
66 Pittmann Crescent
Ajax, Ontario
L1S 3G4
905-683-6023
www.ddsb.ca/school/
duffinsbay
Twitter: @duffinsbayps
Principal: C. Clement
Administrative Assistant:
J. Barnett
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Staff Recognition
Volunteer of Distinction
2016-2017 Calendar
Celebrations News
Year of the Ally & Community Events
Dates to Remember
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VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to provide a safe
and secure learning
environment
which fosters the
development
of independent learners and
good citizens.
We will support
opportunities to
develop excellence,
self confidence and risk-taking in
education.
We will continue to work together with the
community to nurture the growth of our
vision.
Congratulations to Mrs. Corradetti, who will become Acting Vice-Principal at Lakeside Public School in September. Your leadership at Duffin’s Bay Public School will be missed, and we look forward to continuing our partnership in your new role.
Thank you Mme Reid, who will be moving to daVinci Public School next year. We value your enthusiasm for French and the French culture, and for your dedication to always trying something new.
Thank you Mrs. Currie, who will be moving to a new school in September. Your caring and dedicated support of so many of us truly made a difference. Your enthusiasm and compassion will be missed.
Thank you to Mr. Parsioon, whose contract position will end in June You have inspired us to try our best, to make healthy choices and stretch ourselves beyond our own expectations.
Thank you, Mr. Tamming, whose contract position is ending. Your love of learning has spread far and wide throughout our school.
STAFF RECOGNITION
VOLUNTEER OF DISTINCTION
Congratulations to Mr. Brian Sale, who has been recognized as the Duffin’s Bay Public School Volunteer of Distinction for 2015-2016. For many years, Mr. Sale has been an integral part of our school com-munity - organizing the BBQ, driving students to sport and team events, supporting parent events, serving on committees, and volunteering in classrooms. We look forward to formally rec-ognizing Mr. Sale at the DDSB Volunteer of Distinction Ceremony in October, 2016.
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MISSION
STATEMENT
The purpose of
Duffin’s Bay P.S. is
to provide a safe
environment in
which all members
of the school
community are
accountable and
work collaboratively
to achieve academic
excellence, mutual
respect and to be
responsible citizens.
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YEAR OF THE ALLY—
CELEBRATING ASIAN AND SOUTH ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH
Throughout May we have been recognizing Asian and South AsianHeritage Month at Duffin’s Bay. On May 14, 1947 tthe Chinese Immigration Act was repealed in Canada and opened the way for other Asians to come to Canada to partake fully in Canadian life.
We learned about many Canadians of Asian and South Asian heritage and international individuals. some who remained in their country of birth and some of whom had moved to Canada. We learned about royalty, emperors and sultans, prime ministers, influential political and business people, famous
actors, and men who had climbed Mount Everest. Our international individuals included:
Bhumibol Adulyadej, Mrs. Aung San Suu Kyi, Mahatma Gandhi, Malala Yousufzai, Emperor Hirohito, Hassanal Bolkiah, Tenzing Norgay, and Sudarshan Gautam.
We recognized notable Canadians, who immigrated to Canada and contributed to every aspect of Canadian life. The first known immigrant from Japan to Canada was Mr. Manzo Nagano and after him there were many others who followed, including people like The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Mr. David See-Chai Lam, Senator Vivienne Poy, Norman Kwong, Ruby Dhalla, Jackie Chan and Mr. Faribi.
As our community in Ajax continues to grow in diversity representing many languages, ethnicities and religious traditions, we grow in the appreciation of the privilege to live in Canada where we have been offered a tremendous opportunity to reach our full potential and participate in Canada’s civic life.
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The Durham District School Board Calendar for 2016-2017 is now available on the DDSB website. Please note two important changes: We will have regular dismissal on the first day of school (September 6, 2016) and the last day before the December Break (Friday, December 23, 2016). This is a change from our tradition of early dismissal on these two dates.
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GRADE 8 GRADUATION
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016, 6:30 PM
The celebration of the academic careers of our Grade 8 students is drawing close! Families of our Grade 8 Graduates are asked to reserve the evening of Thursday, June 23 for the celebration. The ceremony and celebration will be held at Duffin’s Bay Public School.
Following the ceremony, graduates will be having a dinner and celebration.
Families of our Grade 8 students should look for information coming home shortly about this special event in your child’s academic career.
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION CELEBRATION
We appreciate the time and talents of our many parent and community volunteers who help us in so many ways. You make our school a vibrant and caring community.
All volunteers are invited to our Volunteer Appreciation Celebration on Wednesday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m. in the library. We look forward to seeing you there.
HONOUR ROLL AND AWARDS ASSEMBLY
Please mark your calendars for a special assembly on Monday, June 27 at 9:00 a.m. Students in each classroom receiving Academic, Most Improved, Citizenship and CARES Awards will be recognized for their achievements.
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SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL RECOGNITION
On behalf of the staff and students, thank you to the SCC for your tremendous support of our learning community all year. You have worked with dedication and commitment to enhance learning in and beyond the classrooms, and to build a connected community. Through your efforts, you have brought us Career Day, Come Out and Play, and community events such as the Fall Fun Fair, Paint Nights, Chocolate Bars and Pizza Days also brought the community together in unique
ways while providing funds to purchase items which enhance the learning for all of our students.
Thank you to the following individuals:
Ioustini Nicoloau—SCC Co-Chair, Parent Engagement, Greening Committee, Fall Fair
Nona Johnstone— SCC Co-Chair, Parent Engagement, Greening Committee, Fall Fair, Pizza Day Co-ordinator
Karen Deventer—SCC Treasurer, Greening Committee, Chocolate Bar Fundraiser Co-ordinator, Parent Engagement Committee
Carolyn Fiset— SCC Secretary, Greening Committee Member, Fall Fair Committee
Christina Todd—SCC Member, Chocolate Bar Fundraiser Co-ordinator, Fall Fair Committee
Jamie Badowski—SCC Member, Paint Night Co-ordinator, Fall Fair Committee
Nicole Hutchison—SCC Member, Fall Fair Committee
Emma Ramcharan—SCC Member, Fall Fair Committee
DOLPHINS ATHLETES—TRACK & FIELD
Congratulations to our Dolphins athletes who represented us at the Area Track and Field Meet on May 20. We were proud of the respectful way our athletes showed their Dolphins pride throughout the day. After the day of competition, 4 athletes are returning to the Regional Finals. Special thanks to our coaches and volunteers—Mr. Parsioon, Ms. Currie, Ms. Carvalho, Mr. Schweizer— who helped our athletes get ready for the day. Congratulations to the following Dolphins athletes:
Ethan—1500 m
Rocco—800 m
Elise—Javelin
Quentin—Long Jump
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LUNCHROOM SUPERVISOR POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN SEPTEMBER
Next year we will be in need of additional lunch supervisors. This paid position is from 11:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. Lunch supervisors monitor students as they eat their lunch, prepare to go outside, and on the school yard. The successful applicants require current police checks. Please contact the office if you are interested.
MEDICATIONS REMINDER
If your child has an epipen, inhaler or other medication at the office, please stop by the office to pick it up before the end of the school year. Forms for next year have al-ready been sent home. Please contact the office if you have not received a form and require one.
CLASS LISTS FOR 2016-2017
Class lists will be posted on Thursday, September 1. Out of respect for confidentiality, please do not take pictures of the class lists or record information regarding other people’s children.
END OF YEAR REMINDERS
The last day of classes is on Wednesday, June 29, with a regular dismissal time. Report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, June 28. If your child will be absent and you would like a copy of the report card to be mailed to you, please provide the office with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
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YEAR OF THE ALLY
Congratulations to our school community on achieving the Healthy Schools Gold Award from the Region of Durham Health Department.
Thank you Nicole Wright, Public Health Nurse, for coming to our assembly to present the award at our CARES Assembly.
Congratulations also to the winners of our media contest. They received special prizes from the Health Department and a Subway Gift Card.
REGION OF DURHAM HEALTH DEPARTMENT HEALTHY SCHOOLS AWARD
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The Durham District School Board is committed to providing Equitable and Inclusive Learning Communities. Through the DDSB Diversity Initiative-Community Voice Sessions; students, parents, staff and community members of the Racialized, and or African/Caribbean diaspora, will have an opportunity to share their voice towards sustainable change. Mr. Donald F. McLeod will facilitate various Town Hall Community Voice Sessions in an attempt to ensure the Durham District School Board continues to be aware of, and responsive to the needs of the students, families and community in which we serve.
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FALL FAIR VOLUNTEERS
If you are interested in
volunteering or have an idea
but you are not able to attend
the meeting, email us at
And let us know that you wish
to help
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DATES TO REMEMBER
DURHAM
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Ignite Learning
Superintendent:
C. Taylor
905-666-6379
Administrative Officer:
E. McIntosh
905-666-6366
Trustee:
D. Edwards
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JUNE
NATIONAL ABORIGINAL HERITAGE MONTH &
ITALIAN HISTORY MONTH
7 Ramadan Begins (Islam)
11-13 Shavuot (Judaism)
21 National Aboriginal Day (Canada)
24 La Fete National/Fete de Saint-Jean Baptiste (Quebec)
25 Multiculturalism Day (Canada)
JUNE
1-2 Junior (Grade 6) EQAO
3 P.A. Day—No School for students
9 Regional Track & Field Event
10 7:00 p.m. Heart of Ajax Unveiling Ceremony
17 10:20 a.m. CARES Assembly
20 Play Day
21 Play Day Rain Date
22 10:00 a.m. Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
22 Pizza Lunch
23 6:30 p.m. Grade 8 Graduation
27 9:00 a.m. Honour Roll & Recognition Assembly
28 Report Cards Home
29 Last Day of Classes— Regular Dismissal
3:00 p.m. Clap Out
SEPTEMBER
1 P.A. Day; Class Lists Posted
6 First Day of School; Regular Dismissal
15 Welcome Back Meet the Teacher Night
26 Fall Photo Day
27 Terry Fox Run