1486 April 2018 Newsletter - Peel District School Board · 2018. 5. 24. · Baker, Personal...
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Peel District School Board
Lougheed Middle School
475 Father Tobin Road, Brampton, ON L6R 0J9
TEL: 905-789-8751 FAX: 905-789-8754
http://schools.peelschools.org/1486
April 2018 Newsletter
Ruth Wedderburn-Shelton Principal Mateja Drinovac Vice-Principal
Katrina Laforest Office Manager Pat Noble Superintendent Harkirat Singh Trustee 647-209-8000 Transportation www.stopr.ca 905-890-6000 Attendance Check 1-855-209-6155
SafeArrival Parent Portal at
pdsb.schoolconnects.com
twitter.com/LougheedMiddle
April 23rd - 27th
Peel board celebrates public education during Education
Peel public schools will host hundreds of special activities and events to celebrate
Education Week 2018. To give schools plenty of time to hold activities, this celebration of
education will be held from April 23 to 27. The theme for this year's focus on education is We
Inspire.
In addition to inviting parents and community residents to visit their classrooms during
the week, Peel schools are hosting open houses, plays/musicals, storytelling,
environmental activities, awards assemblies, talent shows and much more.
One of the highlights of Education Week is the presentation of Awards of Excellence.
The award recipients are students, volunteers, staff and community partners who have
made outstanding contributions to public education in Peel. The awards will be
presented to 33 deserving recipients at the Showcase of Excellence ceremony on
Monday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the boardroom, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650
Hurontario St., Mississauga.
More than 1,000 individuals will also be honoured during Education Week with Awards of
Distinction for their contributions to their school or workplace.
Peel public schools will host hundreds of special activities and events to celebrate
Education Week 2018 from April 23 to 27. The theme for this year's week-long focus on
education is We Inspire.
Each year, more than 50,000 parents and community members across Peel attend activities and events during Education Week. We are looking forward to an equally successful week this year
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Peel Dance Showcase In March, students joined with Macville PS for a Bhangra and Hip Hop performance at this year’s Peel Dance Showcase. The showcase was at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre and included performances from schools all over Peel. Members of our Student Leadership Executive had the important job of being the runners and stage crew for the showcase ensuring that hundreds of dancers were ready to perform on time and announcing each performance. It was an amazing evening of celebrating Dance Education in Peel.
Excellence in Eloquence - Speech Contest The annual speech competition is coming up! Students from grade 7 and 8 will be preparing speeches and present to their classes. The individual winner from each triad will compete in our school-wide speech competition. The school winner will go on to represent Lougheed at the regional Excellence in Eloquence competition at the beginning of May. Good luck to all participants!
Music Videos - Integration of Drama, Music, and Dance
Our Grade 8 Classes continue to finalize their Music Videos. An Integrated Arts project encompassing Music, Drama and Dance, each class is working on their collaboration and teamwork skills to produce a complete Music Video. We look forward to sharing them with one another at our annual Music Video Awards in May.
Lougheed Career Fair - April 26th, 2018
An annual career fair is being planned for all Lougheed students on Thursday, April 26th, 2018 from 9:00 am -11:30 a.m. If you are interested in presenting to our students about your career, please contact Ms. Rana at
Please see the advertisement in this newsletter.
Grade 8's Mall - April 27th ,2018 Working Towards Becoming Successful Entrepreneurs. All grade 8's are working hard in making an eco friendly business plan, budgeting their product and producing a commercial and designing advertising materials. All eco-taxes are calculated on the profits of a business, and will be donated to a charity decided on by the Grade 8 class.
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Lougheed Annual Career Fair
CALLING ALL COMMUNITY LEADERS
Do you have a career in a field that you are interested in that you are
passionate about ?
carpenter, Plumber, welder, Hair
dresser, esthetician, Dental Hygienist, Pilot,
Baker, Personal Trainer, Lawyer, ENGINEER,
Accountant, Police Officer, Interior Designer, ARBORIST, border guard, social worker...
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PRESENTERS FOR OUR ANNUAL CAREER FAIR!
PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING YOUR TIME FOR THIS INSPIRATIONAL DAY OF EDUCATION
Please contact :
April 26, 2018- 9:00 AM - 11:30AM
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April - Spirit Days
Autism - Light It Up Blue
April is a busy month for Spirit Days. We kicked
off Autism Awareness Month with our own ‘Light
It Up Blue’ Day on Wednesday, April 4th. As well,
each class is making and posting their Autism
Awareness puzzle pieces.
Lougheed goes pink on April 11
On Wednesday April 11, 2018, Peel District
School Board schools will recognize Day of Pink.
Unlike Pink Shirt Day, which is meant to combat
all forms of bullying, we
celebrate Day of Pink in
Peel to specifically
combat homophobia
and transphobia.
“Equity and inclusion is
something that all Peel
schools teach throughout
the year and discuss with students daily—it is
embedded in everything we do,” says Peter
Joshua, director of education. “Day of Pink is just
one more way for us to ensure students and
staff learn, work and develop in environments
that are safe, equitable, inclusive, respectful and
nurturing for all.”
Day of Pink began when a high school student in
Cambridge, Nova Scotia, was bullied with
homophobic language because he wore a pink
shirt to school. The next day, hundreds of
students at his school stood up to bullying and
wore pink to school to show their support for
equity and inclusion.
Earth Month
Earth Month encompasses the international
celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2018. This is
the most celebrated environmental event
worldwide. Initiated in 1970, this event has been
considered the birth of the environmental
movement.
Each year, more than 6 million Canadians join
500 million people in over 180 countries in
staging events and projects to address local
environmental issues. In Canada, Earth Day has
grown into Earth Week and even Earth Month to
accommodate the profusion of events and
projects. Here are some ways that you can
celebrate earth week with your family:
create a backyard or schoolyard habitat
plant a garden or tree
start a recycling program at home
organize a carpooling campaign in your neighbourhood to reduce air pollution
pick up trash in your neighbourhood
read a book about an endangered species
make a visit to your local zoo, aquarium or museum
visit a local park, wildlife area or farm to provide a fun opportunity to learn about the environment and life
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Parent Connect
Online parent portal to access
important student information
The Peel
District School
Board is
excited to
announce the launch of ParentConnect, an
online parent portal to access important student
information. The pilot program was introduced
at select schools and phased in to all Peel
schools on Feb. 23, 2018.
What is ParentConnect?
ParentConnect is a safe and secure website,
created by the Peel District School Board, that
acts as a single point to stay informed and to
access all electronic services provided to Peel
board parents and legal guardians.
The parent-friendly website will allow you to:
view school-based alerts and information
access real time absence reporting view current and historic elementary
report card information get up-to-date busing information review secondary school credit history
and diploma status and more
To learn more about the benefits of
ParentConnect, visit our school website or
www.peelschools.org/parentconnect
We Welcome the World Centers The Peel
District
School
Board’s
We
Welcome the World Centres located in
Brampton, Malton and Mississauga, are the first
point of contact for all newcomer families to
become familiar with the educational system in
Peel. The centres are open all year—including
the summer months— from Monday to Friday, 8
a.m. to 4 p.m.
In addition to providing literacy and numeracy assessments, the We Welcome the World Centres provide newcomers with a host of services including: reception, orientation, interpretation and referrals.
At each centre, parents/guardians and students
will discover:
• settlement service information • age and grade appropriate educational
and related program resources • information about various community
supports • translation of materials to support the
reception and assessment process • computer portals— providing information
on Peel resources
For more information about the We Welcome
the World Centre and the services they provide,
call 905-366-8791.
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Help us to encourage and
enhance parent involvement in
Peel
Apply for a position on the board's Parent
Involvement Committee
The Peel
board’s
Parent
Involvement
Committee
(PIC) meets regularly throughout the school year
to review the board’s plans for parent
involvement as they relate to parent, family and
community engagement, and to make
suggestions to schools, councils and the board
regarding additional parent outreach.
As mandated by the ministry, the purpose of
Peel board's PIC is to:
support, encourage, and enhance meaningful parental involvement within schools and across the district, including, outreach to parents who find involvement more challenging
work collaboratively with the school board to support student success
seek out the advice and ideas of school councils, and other parents and partners as they plan and implement strategies to involve more parents at the regional level
develop strategies for enhancing parental engagement and outreach
Parent application packages will be made
available by April 11,2018 at
www.peelschools.org/PIC.
Keeping children safe in and
around storm sewers,
waterways
Rising and fast moving water in lakes, ponds and
creeks is increasingly likely during spring.
Children playing in and around storm sewers and
watercourses, entering storm sewers through
the outfalls, and entering storm sewers through
access covers is dangerous. The following
information will help keep children safe:
water flows in storm sewers and watercourses are unpredictable and may change quickly
toxic gases may be present in and around storm sewers and watercourses
access is restricted, making rescue attempts are difficult
tragic falls could take place
Please review this information with your children
and let them know how dangerous storms
sewers and waterways are.
Celebrate Administrative
Professionals’ Day
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Peel schools will pay tribute to administrative professionals on Administrative Professionals’ Day on April 25, 2018. The day will be celebrated with special activities and events that provide teachers, students and parents an opportunity to thank the administrative staff who help support student success each and every day. The Peel board appreciates
the important job
administrative staff do each
school day and April 25
provides an opportunity to give these individuals
the recognition they deserve.
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Important changes coming to SafeArrival system in May 2018
The Peel District School Board is currently using the SafeArrival system by Synervoice Technologies. As
Synervoice has been sold to West Communications, there will be slight changes to our SafeArrival system
and how you will report your child’s absence from school. The phone number to report your child’s
absence will stay the same, but there are a few other changes.
Beginning May 14, 2018, all elementary school parents/guardians need to report their child’s full-day
absences, late arrivals and/or early departures from school via our new School Messenger SafeArrival
system.
The phone number will stay the same: 1-855-209-6155
Website has changed to: go.schoolmessenger.ca
Download a new app: School Messenger App (from Google or Apple)
(please be sure to delete the old Safe Arrival app after May 11)
Please continue to use our current Synervoice system until Friday, May 11, 2018. The new School
Messenger SafeArrival will be live on Monday, May 14, 2018.
Important to note:
The transition to a new company and system will require parents to set up a new account with School
Messenger SafeArrival as data will not be transferred from the old system to the new. More information
on how and when to set-up your new account will be coming in the next month.
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Raising Resilience
Resilience is an important part of well-being. It is
being able to ‘bounce back’ from difficult times,
setbacks, and other significant challenges. It
includes being able to deal effectively with
pressure, and get through tough times.
Raising Resilience Tip:
Accept children & youth for who they are
Children and youth are more likely to be resilient
if they feel accepted for who they are.
Acceptance means we must resist the
temptation to judge and criticize. When people
feel validated they feel worthy and valued,
which means when they encounter setbacks
they will have the confidence to try again.
Letting children know specifically what you love
about them or why you are proud of them can
bolster resilience.
“I am so proud of how you treat others with
respect. The way you encouraged your
classmates outside the school this afternoon
made them feel so special!”
“You worked so hard at that activity today. I
know you didn’t come first, but all that matters is
that you tried hard – and it looked to me like you
gave it everything you had!”
When we let people know we accept and care
for them, and offer them specifics, they feel like
they can conquer anything!
.
What is Special Education
Advisory Committee (SEAC)
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is
a legislated committee that makes
recommendations to the board on matters
affecting the education programs and services
for students with special needs. SEAC meets
monthly during the school year and consists of
three trustees and representatives from
organizations within Peel.
An important focus for SEAC members is to
bring forward the views of their organizations
and assist parents in navigating the school
system. You can reach out to your trustees or
the appropriate organization to discuss any
matters regarding special education or join us at
one of our monthly meetings. All meetings are
open to the public and includes a set time for
questions from the community.
For more information about SEAC and the
meeting schedule visit,
http://peelschools.org/parents/specialed/spece
dac/Pages/default.aspx
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Register today for Adult ESL or
LINC classes
Do you know
an adult that is
interested in
improving
their English
language skills
for work,
study or daily
life?
Through the Continuing & Adult Education
department, the Peel District School Board offers
a wide variety of English language classes that
help parents experience success in Canadian
English in both listening/speaking and
reading/writing. Courses are designed for a
range of basic, intermediate and advanced
English (Levels 1 to 8) as well as the more
experienced learner needing to prepare for an
IELTS exam.
Classes are ongoing - Register anytime.
All learners that complete a session will earn a
certificate of learning from the Peel District
School Board.
Classes operate from six locations in Brampton
and Mississauga with three specially designed
adult centres at:
Bramalea - Adult Education Centre - 25
Kings Cross Road, Unit 3
Brampton - Adult Education Centre -
#300 - 7700 Hurontario Street
Mississauga - Adult Education Centre -
100 Elm Drive West, Room 117
To learn more or to register, call
905-270-6000, then press 2
Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation
or follow us on Twitter: @PDSBLearnESL
School doors remain locked
during the school day
We wanted to share a reminder with our school
community. The front doors of our school will be
locked during the school day. This is part of the
Safe Welcome program, originally announced by
the Ontario Government in December 2012, for
all elementary schools in Ontario. As part of this
program, portable doors will also be locked
during the school day.
A camera and buzzer unit is located by the front
door and will be linked to a monitor in the main
office of the school. Anyone who wishes access
to the school once the school day has begun—
parents, Peel board staff and visitors—will
request entry by pressing the buzzer. Staff in the
main office will be able to see and speak to the
person, and release the door lock to provide
access.
We have long had the practice for Peel schools
that all outside doors, with the exception of the
front door, would be locked during the school
day. While we acknowledge that locking doors
will not in itself prevent all risks to the safety of
students and staff, it is an important step in
providing an additional level of security. Thank
you for your continued support for the safety
and well-being of all students and staff in our
schools.
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Nutritious lunches help children learn
Use Canada’s Food Guide to help your child get nutrients and energy needed to have a successful school
day.
Try to give your child some choice about what to take for lunch. If possible, get your child involved in preparing meals.
Give your child a variety of healthy choices. Keeping your child interested in lunch is the first step to making sure it is eaten.
Make the food easy to eat. If it will take your child a few minutes to unwrap a sandwich, it may be skipped.
Resist the temptation to routinely send sweets, pop, chips and cookies in your child's lunch. Save treats for special occasions.
Try to avoid fast food or pre-packaged, convenience lunches, which are often high in salt and fat.
Do your best to role model healthy eating behaviors for your family.
To speak to a registered dietitian about healthy food choices, call Eat Right Ontario at 1-877-510-5102.
For more information about the policy, visit http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/healthyschool. If you have
questions about how we are implementing the School Food and Beverage Policy, please call the school.
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DATE
CELEBRATION
FAITH AND CULTURE
April Mmaal and Sucker Moon Aboriginal Spirituality
April 1 or 8 (J) Easter or Pascha Christianity and Canada
April 1 (J)
Palm Sunday Christianity
Sunset of March 31 to April 6
Pesach (Passover) Judaism
April 2 or 10 (J)
Easter Monday Christianity and Canada
April 2 to 6 (J) Holy Week begins Christianity
April 4 or 7 Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva’s Birthday Buddhism
April 5 (J) Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) Christianity
April 14 (J) Good Friday (Holy Friday) Christianity and Canada
April 8 Farvardegan Zoroastrianism
April 9 to 27 Month of Jalál Bahá'í
Eve of April 11 or 12 to
April 12 or 13
Isra and Mi’raj Islam
April 11 to 12 Yom HaShoah Judaism
April 13 or 30 Theravada New Year Buddhism
April 13 or 14 Vaisakhi or Baisakhi Sikhism and Hinduism
April 13 or 14
Saka and New Year’s Day Buddhism and Hinduism
April 18 Akshaya-tritiya Jainism
Sunset of April 20 to May 2 Ridvan Bahá'í
April 24 Zarathosht-no-Diso Zoroastrianism
April 28 to May 16 Month of Jamál Bahá'í
April 30 to May 4 Ghambar Maidyozarem Zoroastrianism
Celebrating Faith and Culture
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1
Easter
Sunday
2
Easter
Monday
(No school)
3
Day 2
Grade 6 trip
(Springdale
Library)
4 Day 3
Light Up Blue
Day
Finnalyson
Trip
5 Day 4
Cooking
Session
6 Day 5
Grade 6 Art
trip
7
8 9 Day 1
Art Club
10 Day 2
Jr. boys
basketball
tournament
Rally trip-
Gr.7
11 Day 3
Pink Day
12 Day 4
Rally trip-
Gr.7
13 Day 5 14
15 16 Day 1
Rally trip-
Gr.7
17 Day 2
Rally trip-
Gr.7
18 Day 3
Rally trip-
Gr.7
Gr. Team
grad
19 Day 4
Assembly
20 Day 5
Buy Out
21
22
Earth Day
23 Day 1
Art Club
Book Fair
Education
week
24 Day 2
Book Fair
25 Day 3
Leadership
MTG
26 Day 4
Career Fair
27 Day 5
Grade 8 Mall
28
29 30 Day 1
Indoor curling
Gr.6 Arboretum
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
April 2018 Lougheed Middle School Calendar