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 April 7th, 2015

April: 7 – Day 4

- Scientist in the School – Gr 6 Gamm (am), 8A Baker (pm) - Home & School

Meeting 10 – Magic Performance by Sheldon Casavant (Gr 1-8) 13 – Mathematica Centrum Math Contest (enrichment students) 15 – 2A Science Inquiry Showcase 17 – Danish Delegates visit Bessborough

- MADD Canada presentation Intermediates (am)

Earth Week – 20th – 26th 20 – The Evolution of B- Boying performance (am) 22 – Math Rooted in Nature trip – Gr 6 Gamm 27 – Trent Arberry Mime (pm) 29 – Tree Planting Field Trip – (am) Gr 5 Ho 30 – Pizza Lunch

- Artist in the Classroom - (am) K Willoughby, (pm) Gr 1 Torres

- Gr 4-6 Track & Field - Bessies Dress

Rehearsal

A Message from the Administrative team: “ Goodness is about character – integrity, honesty, kindness generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we

treat other people. “ ~ Dennis Prager

It was exciting to see so many students and families in the hallway last week getting ready for the Bessie audition. Kids were super excited about showing off their talents! We are all looking forward to the big night! The weather is calling for rain for much of this week. Just a reminder for students to continue to have indoor shoes. We are finding lots of mud trails in our classrooms, library and computer lab. Please help keep our school clean by keeping the mud outside. We have another short week but filled with lots of fun learning! ~ Ms. Broderick and Ms. Rosenbloom

Days of Significance (2015) April 2015: Hispanic Heritage Month 7 World Health Day (WHO) 8 International Day of Pink 12 Pascha (Easter) (Orthodox Christian) 14 Baisakhi (Sikhism) 16 Yom HaShoah* (Judaism) 22 Earth Day (UN) 28 National Day of Mourning (Canada) May 2015: Asian Heritage Month, Jewish Heritage Month, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Primary STEM – April 14th Attention all Primary STEM kids, we will be meeting for our Makey Makey day on Monday April 14th in Room 5. Please meet Ms. Wong promptly at 12:00. If you would like you can bring some of the following items… Carrots, celery, or playdough to help your group create using a Makey Makey kit. See you then! - Ms. Wong

Me to We would like to share with us that April 8th is International Day of Pink. All students are encouraged to wear Pink to show their support for diversity and to stand up against bullying and discrimination. For more information visit http://dayofpink.org

Earth Week Earth Week is coming up and we are collecting some recycled materials in order to complete art activities throughout the week. Here are some things that we are collecting… - cleaned milk/juice cartons - plastic water bottles - bottle caps - toilet paper rolls - old CDs Please bring them to Room 5 at your earliest convenience. Thanks in advance!!

Grade 2A Science Inquiry Showcase Thank you to the following families who donated birthday books to the library: Ms Buksner’s Grade 2 class is very excited to showcase their learning from their Simple Machines & Movement science inquiry unit. Students will be demonstrating the use of their compound gadgets that they created as well as playing their Lego Movie about their gadget. The showcase will take place in the Library on Wednesday, April 15th during Periods 5 (1:35-2:15pm) & 6 (2:35-3:15pm). All are welcome!

Math Awareness Month – April 2015 Math Awareness Month (MAM) is to increase public awareness and understanding of mathematics. This year’s theme is Math Drives Careers. New advances in mathematics propel innovations and careers. Look for math activities in the school throughout this month!

MADD presentation: April 17th On Friday, April 17 from 9:00 to 10:00, in the big gym, the grades 7 and 8 will be participating in workshop presented by MADD Canada. The workshop is called Aftermath, which reviews the perils of drinking and driving. Although our students aren't driving it begins the process of consequences associated with drinking. If you would like to preview Aftermath, visit, http://www.madd.ca/madd2/en/services/youth_services_school_aftermath.html

Uploading Yearbook Photos: 1) From your cell phone or tablet - email photos to: bessboroughyearbook@gmail.com 2) From your computer, click on this link and upload your photos: http://www.mediafire.com/filedrop/filedrop_hosted.php?drop=06c5b4ce1cabd3f1a4b99a81a97ce90f1f2551b6f5089bd8ab66d6a7e3809d7f Need help? Feel free to contact our parent advisor, John Tzanetakis at Tzanetakis@rogers.com or teacher advisor, Susan Thurow at susan.thurow@tdsb.on.ca.

Accessing Read & Write Gold: Read & Write 11 Read & Write is an assistive technology software designed to provide literacy support for students of all ages and abilities. This software helps students who require extra assistance when reading or writing, supporting them in developing their literacy skills and allowing them to enjoy greater independence. Read & Write features:

§ Speech feedback in a document or website § Research tools and graphic organizer § Word prediction and homonym organizer § Talking dictionary and phonetic spell checker § Audio file creation § French translator § Standard and scientific calculator § Scanning capabilities Download Read & Write for Home Use Many of our schools use Read & Write in the classroom. Students and parents can also download the software for free to use on your home computers. Use the following link to download: User Name: TDSB Password: 4500677672 http://www.tdsb.on.ca/ElementarySchool/SpecialEducation/AssistiveTechnology/SoftwareandResources.aspx You can also download an Android and iPad Version as well as a Chrome plugin. Thank you Sebastian Toncu for letting us know of the new recent feature! http://www.texthelp.com/north-america/rwtablets/

Mondays - Techie Team (library @lunch)

Tuesdays - Girls’ Movement (Breakfast in library @8:15 am every other week) - Library Ambassadors and Literacy Leaders (library @lunch) - Gr 7/8 Math Contest Prep (Rm 30 @lunch) - Gr 6-8 Yoga Club (big gym @lunch) - Gr 6-8 Bessborough Glee Club (music rm @lunch) - Primary STEM (Rm 5 after school)

Thursdays – Me to We (Rm 10 @lunch every other week)

- Art Committee (Rm 31 @lunch) - ECO Club (Rm 17 @lunch) - Best-Bro-Boiz Club (Rm 15 after school)

School Climate Survey for Parents of Grade 7-12 only:

Background

Section 169.1 (2.1) of the Education Act and Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) 145, Progressive Discipline and Promoting Positive Student Behaviour, require boards to conduct anonymous school climate surveys of students, staff, and parents at least once every two years.

Board-Wide Implementation Plan

Between March and June 2015, Grades 7-12 students will complete the TDSB’s online Student School Climate Survey. During this time, schools will invite parents/guardians/caregivers and all school staff to complete the TDSB’s online School Climate Surveys for parents and staff.

Look for the link to the parent survey soon!

A Message from our Home and School Committee …

Thank you and have an amazing week!

Home & School/School Council Meeting: April 7th Tuesday, April 7th is the Home & School/School Council meeting at 7pm in the library. Babysitting will be available in the mini gym. The agenda will include: 1. Discussion of school forecast and staffing for 2015/2016 2. Feedback to Pat and Caroline about the 2014/2015 year

Art & Silent Auction Event – Tues April 7th Last Day to Purchase Tickets With over $16,000 worth of silent auction donations secured to date and amazing one-of-a-kind art pieces produced by our students, the Art & Silent Auction event is not to be missed! Date: Thursday, April 9 from 7:00pm - 11:00pm (auction closing at 9:45pm) Location: Amsterdam Brewery