Bessborough Bulletin School  website:  http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/bessborough    

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BessboroughEMS      

211  Bessborough  Drive,  Toronto,  ON  M4G  3K2      Tel:  416.396.2315    Safe  Arrival:  email  bessborough@tdsb.on.ca  or  phone  (416)  396-­‐  2319  

 Principal:    Patricia  Broderick                Vice-­‐Principal:    Caroline  Rosenbloom  

Office  Admin:    Renee  Cronier  &  Gail  Everett        Head  Caretaker:    Rollington  Williams      Evening  Caretaker:  Bill  Newell  

Superintendent:    Kathleen  Garner            Trustee:    Gerri  Gershon  

Week of June 29th, 2015

June:

July:

September: 8 – First Day of School

A Message from the Administrative team:

“I love being on vacation and never knowing what day of the week it is.” ~ unknown

We had a wonderful and busy last week of school. Classes celebrated their year-end and we’ve been busy in the office preparing for the next school year. We would like to thank everyone for making our first year at Bessborough a memorable one! We look forward to continuing our exciting programs and working with our students and families next year. We would also like to wish our grade 8 families who will not be returning to Bessborough all the best in the years to come. We look forward to seeing everyone next year on September 8th! If your child will be taking an extended vacation in September, please send a note to our safe arrival email at bessborough@tdsb.on.ca. Have an amazing summer…play hard...play safe! ~ Ms. Broderick and Ms. Rosenbloom

Days of Significance (2015) July 2015: 1 Canada Day (Public Holiday) 2 Asalha Puja Day** (Buddhism) 18 Nelson Mandela International Day (UN) 18-21 Eid al Fitr* (Islam) August 2015: 3 Civic Holiday 9 International Day of the World’s Indigenous People (UN) 12 International Youth Day (UN) 13-15 Obon** (Shinto) 23 International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave &

Library Birthday Books: Thank you to the families who donated the following birthday books to the library: Dino Hockey; The Incredible Book Eating Boy donated by Will Steinman Who Was Dr. Seuss donated by Nicholas Munn My Body donated by Hamza Al Mathno Mercy Watson to the Rescue; Mercy Watson Fights Crime, Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride, Mercy Watson Princess in Disguise donated by Carter Shipton Stormbreaker donated by Luca Garner Pirates go to School donated by Farouk Al Mathno The Fault in our Stars donated by Taylor Davis Wonder donated by Carson Davis Goodnight Goon donated by Spencer Scott Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer donated by Rileigh Lewitt Once There Was a Christmas Tree donated by Kaleigh Suydam Ms Surdivall

Thank you Home & School! On behalf of the Bessborough staff, we would like to thank Home & School for everything they have done this past year! It’s been an exciting year for both our student and parent community.

A special thank you to Josie Daga and Michelle Iwata, co-chairs for helping bridge the communication and goals between the home and school. Your enthusiasm and dedication is much appreciated by us all!

Need to practice keyboarding? Try these at home during the summer…

- Dance Mat Typing - http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr - Keyboarding without Tears - http://www.hwtears.com/kwt - Fun to Type - http://www.funtotype.com/

Track & Field: Bessborough had an amazing Track and Field season this year. Starting with our track days at the school in early May right through to the City Championships the second week in June. All students from Grades 3-8 took the skills they learned in gym to the south field and gave it their all. Ribbons were awarded and the Varsity Meet Team was formed. Teachers and Parents trained with close to 100 athletes and coached them at Varsity Stadium on a beautiful day in May. Qualifiers in Grades 4-8 moved on to form the Conference Team that would compete June 1st with the hopes of advancing to compete with the best athletes in the City. 29 Athletes made up the City Championship Team. Everyone gave it their all and the coaches were proud of our amazing athletes. We must point out a couple of exceptional performances. The Grade 5 boys 4x100 relay came home with the Silver medal. Congratulations to Will Wright, Ollie Burnett, Will Locklin and Jake King. Well done boys! And to our graduating Track Star Remy Cattell. Through the 2015 season Remy broke many personal bests and personified every character trait that makes us so proud of our Bessborough Athletes. She took home gold medals from the first two meets and ended up with two silver medals from the City Championships. One in the 1500 and one in the 400 (a new event for her). We look forward to working with all the young athletes you have inspired during your many years competing in Track and Cross Country at Bessborough. Thank you to Ms. Robertson, Mr. Ludin, Ms. Backus, Mr. Baker and Mr. Couper and all of the teachers that helped with Track from the beginning. Thank you to the parents that came out to coach and support the team as well. Thank you to the administration for supporting Track and Field at the school. Until next season…….. Go Bessborough!! Pam Horwood

Information for September: We will be collecting email information on the first day of school in September. Please check our school website for any information related to the first day of school.

http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/bessborough/Home.aspx

Math Resources: Here are some resources to help understand your child’s math as well as resources to help develop some skills:

- Doing Mathematics you’re your Child, K-6: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/parentGuideNumEn.pdf

- Family Math Adventures Grades 1-6

http://familyengagement.nipissingu.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2014/11/Family-School-Math-Adventures1.pdf

- Family Math Resources Grades 7 & 8 http://familyengagement.nipissingu.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2014/11/Family-Math-Resources-Grade-781.pdf

- Partnering with Your Teen in Mathematics Grades 7-12: http://doyle.wcdsb.ca/parents/docs/PartneringWithYourTeen.pdf If you happen to be in New York City, be sure to visit the Museum of Mathematics. http://momath.org/ They also have Family Fridays which is a free event to engage families of all ages in a variety of activities. You need to register ahead of time at http://momath.org/family-fridays/.

Summer Fun: Looking for summer places to take the kids? Try these links:

- Myth Busters Exhibit at the Ontario Science Centre http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/MythBusters/

- Toronto 4 Kids http://www.toronto4kids.com/

- Brickfete Toronto Lego Fan Festival http://www.todocanada.ca/city/toronto/event/brickfete/

- Fun Things to do in Toronto with Kids this Weekend – July 2015 http://www.todocanada.ca/things-to-do-in-toronto-kids-this-weekend/

Message from our Home and School Committee …

Thank you from Home & School: On  behalf  of  Home  &  School/Council,  we’d  like  to  extend  our  thanks  to  the  wonderful  group  of  parents  and  school  staff  whose  collaborative  efforts  this  year  have  made  all  the  difference.   Thank  you  Admin,  Teachers  and  Staff!   Principal  Pat  Broderick  and  Vice  Principal  Caroline  Rosenbloom Our  fabulous  Teachers,  ECE’s,  EA’s Office  Staff:  Renee  Cronier,  Gail  Everett  and  Caretakers:  Rollington  Williams,  Bill  Newell,  &  Ryan  York Our  Lunch  Ladies   Thank  you  to  everyone  involved  in  the  Home  and  School/Council  this  year!   Co-­‐Chairs:    Michelle  Iwata,  Josie  Daga Past  Chairs:  Carrie  Freeborough,  Michelle  Iwata,  Gieselle  Baerveldt,  Kim  Dougherty Treasurers:  Tanya  Grant,  Betsy  Britnall Kindergarten  Rep:  Stacey  Niman,  Lisa  Suutari,  Thanks  to:  Celine  Smith,  Lindsay  Blakely Primary  Chair  Reps:  Lisa  Suutari,  Robyn  Israel,  Lindsay  Blakely Junior  Chair  Reps:  Alison  Rands,  Corey  Ferguson Intermediate  Reps:  Kim  Dougherty,  Linda  Lord,  Triina  Forbell,  Cindie  Jamieson Daycare  Rep:  Jodi  Kageyama Fundraising  Chair:  Mary  Holmes,  Special  thanks  to:  Jenn  O’Donnell     Sports  Chair:  Michelle  Rinaldo Programs  Chair:  Mikki  Hymus Communications  Chair:  Karin  Purdy Spirit  Chair:  Sheila  Allen,  Thanks  to:  Kristine  Locklin,  Jennifer  Comish,  Eva  Svec,  Suzanne  Sharples,  Heather  Zimcik,  Stacey  Niman,  Corey  Ginou-­‐Ferguson,  Lisa  Suutari,  Leanne  Rhee,  Laura  Rumble,  Janet  Rakusin,  Dave  Roynon,  Chareen  Parsons,  Julie  Waspe   Social  Series  CoChairs:  Cabrina  Skillen,  Remy  Basu,  all  Hosts  and  Volunteers Art  &  Silent  Auction:  Mary  Holmes,  Jenn  O’Donnell,  Michelle  Iwata,  Robyn  Israel,  Nancy  Maycher,  Ann  Louise  Blaikie,  Dave  Roynon,    Forge  Francella Pizza  Lunch  CoChairs:  Allison  Rands,  Corey  Ferguson,  Committee:  Lori  Lewitt,  Linda  Dinelle,  Leslie  Howard Mayfair  CoChairs:  Jen  O’Donnell,  Kristine  Locklin,  Committee:  Mary  Holmes,  Janet  Schoel,  Marcus  Rudy,  Saba  Al  Mathno,  Nancy  Maycher,  Kristie  Obright,  Ruchi  Thakrar,  Robyn  Israel Men  With  Brooms  CoChairs:  Shane  Skillen,  Tyler  Lang,  Committee:  Cam  Roberts,  Chad  Iwata   Direct  Drive  Committee:  Josie  Daga QSP:  Liz  Speller Dance-­‐a-­‐thon:  Josie  Daga Walking  Wednesdays:  Tracy  Shepard,  Aidan  Shepard,  Student  Helpers:  Charlie  Dinelle,  Robbie  Ferguson,  Jason  Piotrowski,  Callum  Thomson,  Pierce  Goulimis,  Kyle  Shepard,  Samantha  Clarke,  Zachary  Clarke,  CJ  Dalglish,  Tessa  Lindsay  

Thank you and have a wonderful and safe summer! See you in September!

KM  Club:  Triina  Forbell,  Helper:  Tracey  Shepard,  Student  Helpers:  Aiden  Shepard,  Nolan  Shepard,  Ryan  Munn,  Andrew  Dalglish,  Cooper  Clarke,  Cole Vanweichen  &  Jackson  Forbell Cross  Country:  Pam  Horwood,  Cory  Cattell,  Alison  Rockwell,  Sheila  Allen,  Michelle  Rinaldo,  Triina  Forbell,  Anthony  Hammill,  David  O’Connor,  Linda  Dinelle,  Liz  Speller,  Josie  Daga Primary  Track:    Pam  Horwood,  Cory  Cattell,  Marisa  Battistella,  Rob  Horwood Bessies  CoChairs:  Jen  Comish,  Michelle  Iwata,  Alison  Rockwell,  A/V:  John  Tzanetakis,  Backstage:  Liz  Speller,  Concession  Committee:  Remy  Basu,  Cabrina  Skillen,  Eva  Svec,  Sheila  Allen,  Linda  Dinelle,  Decorations:  Lisa  Suutari,  Tickets:  Josie  Daga,  Rebecca  Handford Movie  Night:  Michelle  Iwata,  Cabrina  Skillen,  Remy  Basu,  John  Tzanetakis,  Tyler  Lang,  Anthony  Hammill,  Curtis  Handford,  Chad  Iwata Safe  and  Caring  Schools:  Josie  Daga,  Michelle  Iwata,  Linna  Chercover,  Pam  Horwood  Lunch  Program:  Josie  Daga Grade  8  Grad  Committee  Chair:  Kim  Munn,  Committee:  Linda  Lord,  Betsy  Britnell,  Shelly  Dunne,  Debbie  Godin,  Suzanne  Sharples,  May  Leong,  Triina  Forbell,  Kim  Dougherty,  Heather  Wilson   Lice  Check  Coordinators:  Liz  Speller,  Linna  Chercover,  Carmen  Jones,  Suzanne  Sharples Birthday  Book  Program:  Shelly  Dunne Year  Book  Coordinator:  Corey  Ferguson,  Also:  John  Tzanetakis,  Alvin  Ng Donations:  All  the  families  who  donated  products,  services  or  financially  this  year Class  Parents:  Rebecca  Handford,  Lauren  Swinburne,  Jennifer  McGowan,  Cabrina  Skillen,  Shari  Salter,  Alejandra  Romo,  Allison  Rands,  Mary  Holmes,  Allison  Rockwell,  Corey  Ferguson,  Karen  Schouten,  Josette  Katkic,  Cindie  Jamieson,  Liz  Speller,  Tracy  Shepard,  Jen  Comish,  Holly  Robertson,  Cathy  Hess,  Kim  Wright,  Pam  Horwood,  Kim  Munn,  Nicole  Mittmann All  Volunteers  who  helped  for:  Safe  Arrival,  Lice  Check,  Pizza  Lunch,  Concession  Sales,  Mayfair,  Terry  Fox  Run,  Tickets,  Dance-­‐a-­‐thon,  Art  &  Auction,  Field  Trips,  Artist/Scientist  in  the  school,  Grab  &  Go  and  more! Thanks  to  the  H&S/C  Babysitters   And  everyone  who  came  to  the  meetings!   We  hope  we  managed  to  include  everyone,  our  apologies  if  our  intel  did  not  reveal  your  name.   We  wish  you  a  safe  and  relaxing  summer, Your  Bessborough  Home  &  School/Council