Richmond Rose Weekly Communication September 30th, 2016

S. Philp – Principal N. Bynoe

Vice-Principal R. Russo - Superintendent C. Chan - Trustee A. Lem - Council Chair

EQAO Results

Last spring, our grade 3 and grade 6 students participated in writing the EQAO assessment. This assessment is conducted on a yearly basis and is a standardized measure of both the math and language curricula. At the conclusion of a testing cycle, EQAO provides schools with school based results, as well as, with individual student results. The public school report provides an overview of contextual information and student performance data, including the results for the board and province. This school based assessment information will be used as an additional source of information to support school improvement and overall student achievement. It is also important to know that this information is not used by the board to rank or compare schools. Outlined below are our school based results (DARK BLUE are school based results).

Math Buzz Intermediate students have learned and demonstrated many advanced and effective skills in mathematics. What we are learning right now, factors and multiples, for example, have been helping our students to practice their math manipulation skills. When doing additional challenges, it allows us to think outside the box and come up with interesting answers. We've done a challenge that looked like this: When Tina chose a number "N" and wrote down all of its factors, apart from 1 and N, she noticed that the largest of the factors on the list was 45 times the smallest factor in the list. How many numbers N could Tina have chosen for which this is the case? There were many interesting strategies that we used to solve this problem, which came from the daily practices we've been doing.

SAVE THE DATE

MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT Oct 6th

Classroom visits: 6:30 – 7 & 7 - 7:30

(Sessions are repeated for families who have two classes to visit)

New Faces at Richmond Rose

Welcome Mrs. Jarman, our new Grade 2

teacher, supporting Mrs. Meglio’s class until

further notice.

Welcome Ms. Ngan, our new Kindergarten

teacher, supporting our SK

class in the afternoons.

Welcome Mrs. McWilliams,

our new Grade 2/3 teacher.

Welcome Mrs. Savage, our new Grade 7 teacher, supporting Mrs.

Young’s class until further notice.

Welcome Mrs. Mahdi, our new Grade 6 teacher.

Welcome Mr. Teeuwen, our

new ELL and prep coverage teacher.

Welcome Mrs. Prentice, our new Special Education

Assistant, supporting our

Jr/Int. Community Class.

DID YOU KNOW…

Kindergarten Inquiry - Making Patterns with Nature

The students in Kindergarten are learning to make patterns, working outside and inside, in our new Math Studio. They have used material from nature (sticks, leaves and rocks) to build their patterns. They have been extending their learning, by connecting their thinking with their daily

life.

Did you know that last spring we

purchased 5 new SMART Board for primary classes?

These are great tools to support

some of the components of

modern learning, especially around

student engagement.

SCHOOL COUNCIL

Our first School Council meeting is October 18th, 6:30-8:30. All parents are welcome. School Council – Ministry of Education Link

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/council/

“School councils play a vital role in the education system in Ontario. They provide a forum through which parents1 and other members of school communities can contribute to improving

student achievement and school performance.”

SCHOOL CASH ONLINE

This year Richmond Rose will continue to use our online payment program called School Cash

Online. This program allows families to pay for a variety of different items electronically, using a secure site, by debit or credit card.

Stay tuned for information to come about our optional Pizza and Milk Program

Growth Mindset at Richmond Rose

At Richmond Rose the students are

beginning to see, hear, and learn about Growth Mindset Language. The students are encouraged to “Change your Words,

Change your Mindset”

Upcoming Events At Richmond Rose

At Richmond Rose we are very excited to start the new year with some great opportunities to get involved in our school community. The following are upcoming events:

Terry Fox Run/Walk- October 5 House Assembly Kick Off- October 5 Meet The Teacher Night- October 6 Cross Country - October 6 Parent Assemblies – Stay Tuned

Richmond Rose – TOUCHSTONE At Richmond Rose, we take responsibility for our work, words and actions.

We put in our best efforts, enjoy our successes, and learn from our mistakes.

We embrace each other's differences and care for each other's feelings.

We think before we speak and use words that are appropriate for school.

Our community is a safe community; a place where we treat people with kindness, respect and dignity.

No one is afraid at our school.

At Richmond Rose, we are free to succeed!

2016-2017 House Leaders

School isn’t just a place to learn academics, it’s a place to try new things, make a

difference, and celebrate what we each have to offer. Houses strengthen our sense of

community and belonging. As part of our Character Education and our commitment to

mental well-being at Richmond Rose, we have 10 colour Houses that are connected with a

character trait and a famous Canadian who exemplifies that trait. Each House is made up

of approximately 50 members from Jk-8 as well as staff. With the help of 2 Teacher

Supervisors, our student House Leaders will help collect and represent the voices of their

members. A House Leader not only embodies the Richmond Rose Touchstone, but they

inspire others to get involved and be proud members of the Richmond Rose community.

We would like to thank all those Intermediate students who applied and to applaud their

effort and initiative. Choosing only 20, from all the exceptional applications, was

challenging. Congratulations to 2016-2017 House Leaders!

Sophie & Olivia Saesha & Christie

Jacky & Alex Rachel & Sophia

Gavin & Sherry (Absent) Yonge

Emily & Felix Aaron & Jessica

Rayaan & Eunice (Absent) Jaya & Annette

Information Night

for

Students and Parents

Are you interested in attending Bill Crothers Secondary School

for the school year 2017 - 2018? Bill Crothers Secondary School is a unique, system-wide program that provides an inclusive and

engaging learning environment for students who are motivated by healthy active living and sport while

achieving academic success. This school operates on a Balanced School Year (early August to mid-

June) schedule which supports the diverse needs of student-athletes. Specialized programming is

offered to support our students through our diverse and daily Health and Physical Education and High

Performance Athlete Program with contextualized learning in a variety of subject courses. During the

school day, we offer an Integrated Learning Instructional Period (ILIP) which provides supervised

time for students to achieve their academic goals.

Information Night at: Bill Crothers Secondary School, 44 Main Street, Unionville, Ontario.

Tuesday October 18th

, 2016 – Students in the West & North of the Region

Wednesday October 19th

, 2016 – Students in the East Region

Thursday October 20th

, 2016 – Students in the Central Region

Information sessions will be from 7:00 – 8:30 pm in the school cafeteria.

If you have a conflict with your designated evening, you are welcome to attend an alternate

evening. The above suggestions are made to assist with seating for each evening’s presentation.

Thank you.

Admission to Bill Crothers Secondary School is by application and is open to students who reside in

York Region entering grades 9, 10, 11, or 12. Students must declare the sport in which they compete at

the highest level outside of school and will not be able to compete in this sport for BCSS in the YRAA

(York Region Athletic Association) or OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association)

league. Alternative competitive options are being explored. Secondly, students who transfer in for

grade 10, 11 and 12 are subject to YRAA and OFSAA transfer rules. Please refer to the

http://www.yraa.com

Due to limited space and building capacity regulations, we ask that only families with students

interested in attending BCSS for the school year 2017 - 2018 attend one of these evenings. Parking

is limited so we ask that you carpool or park at the GO Station. By-law officers will enforce the

parking regulations.

Applications will be available from the website on Friday October 21, 2016.

For further information, contact shirley.difebo@yrdsb.ca

To develop the love of sport through learning and the love of learning through sport.

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada

- English as a

Second Language (ESL)

- Language Instruction

for Newcomers (LINC)

- Academic Upgrading and

Computer Skills

- Citizenship and IELTS Preparation

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REGISTRATION IS ONGOING

York Region District School Board would like to acknowledge and thank our community partners for their ongoing support and contribution to the success of our language and skills training programs. We value and cherish your dedication to the needs of our community!

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

ESL Course DescriptionsLINC Course DescriptionsEmployment and Academic Preparation Course DescriptionsCourse Locations and Schedule

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada

Courses are available from ESL Literacy to CLB 10Develop effective language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing for daily life in Canada. Varied course offerings based on learner’s current CLB’s.

Listening & SpeakingFocus on listening and speaking to develop effective communication skills for daily life, employment, and academic study.

Reading & WritingFocus on reading and writing to develop effective communication skills for daily life, employment, and academic study.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

SKILL-BASED COURSES

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

SPECIALIZED COURSES

Single level courses based on learner’s current CLB’s in Speaking & Writing. This course is divided into two parts: Listening/Speaking & Reading/Writing.

Courses are available from CLB 3 to 10

Varied course offerings based on learner’s academic and professional needs and areas of interest.

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Courses are available from CLB 2 to 8

Pronunciation

Learn to speak English with confidence and clarity by learning to form the sounds, use the natural rhythm and correct stress of the English language. Varied course offerings based on learner’s current CLB’s.

Courses are available from CLB 1 to 10

Conversation

Focus on listening and speaking to develop and enhance effective conversation strategies for success in Canadian society, education system, and workplace. Whether interviewing for a job, speaking to your child’s teacher, or speaking to any other professional, this course will enable you to communicate with more confidence and clarity of speech.Varied course offerings based on learner’s current CLB’s.

Minimum requirement of CLB 5

Workplace Preparation

Develop effective speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for success in Canadian workplaces. This course addresses original Resume and Cover Letter writing, successful interview and presentation skills, Health and Safety training, and computer skills for employment.

SPECIALIZED COURSES

CLB 6-9

Entrepreneurial World Of Business

Develop effective speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for success in the real world of business. This course addresses the language and concepts of good hiring practices, managing people effectively, team work, and starting your own business in Canada.

CLB 6-9

Professional Business English

Develop effective speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for success in the professional world of business in Canada including workplace related communication and computer skills.

Minimum requirement of CLB 5

IELTS Preparation

Take this course to become familiar with the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam format, acquire effective test-taking strategies, and expand your academic vocabulary and communication skills.

Culturally Specific Language CirclesWork with others from the same background to improve conversation and pronunciation skills while networking and building relationships in your community.

Language Classes For SeniorsWork with others from your community to develop effective communication and language skills and become more independent in daily life.

Must be 18 years of age. Call to register!

905-731-9557

VISITING CANADA? TAKE ONE OF OUR COURSES!

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Minimum requirement of CLB 3 in Speaking

Citizenship

This course will develop effective language skills in preparing learners to take the Canadian Citizenship test through a focus on specific vocabulary and necessary concepts.

CLB 6 - 10

Reading & Writing through Novel Studies

Enhance reading and writing skills and develop effective academic strategies through the study of novels.

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Computer Skills Upgrading Develop practical computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, E-mail, Internet, Google) for success in Canadian workplace and post-secondary education. Work at your own pace to advance your computer skills for employment, college preparation, or use in daily life.

Basic Computer Skills Develop basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, E-mail, Internet) for success in Canadian workplaces and post-secondary education. Whether looking to upgrade your employability skills, prepare for college, or use computers in daily life, this course will build your confidence and abilities while working at your own pace.

Employment and Academic Skills UpgradingUpgrade your reading, writing, math, computer and/or soft skills in order to pursue a degree or career. Whether preparing for Adult Credit School, Apprenticeship or College, returning to work or education, this course will provide individualized instruction at your own pace.

Develop effective communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing for successful integration in Canadian society, workplace, and academic study. Enhance language skills for Citizenship and employment preparation. Build important computer skills for life in Canada.

Literacy and Computer Skills for Adults with Special Needs

GED Preparation

Get individualized support and instruction while preparing for your GED. All subjects are offered.

Through individualized instruction and support, adults with varying levels of abilities build and enhance their employability and life skills for success and independence at their own pace.

LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA (LINC)

EMPLOYMENT ANDACADEMIC PREPARATION

CLB 2 to 5

MAPLE & VAUGHAN Morning Afternoon Evening SaturdayAhmadiyya Mosque √Al Palladini Community Centre √Discovery Public School √Dufferin Clark Library √Maple Library √Maple High School √North Thornhill Community Centre √Pierre Berton Resource Library √St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church √Woodbridge College √Woodbridge Library √Woodbridge Lions Club √Woodbridge Public School √ √MARKHAM & UNIONVILLEAngus Glen Library √ √Aldergrove Public School √Armadale Public School √Bridle Trail Baptist Church √ √Ellen Fairclough Public School √Markham Chinese Cultural Centre of FCCM √ √Markham Chinese Baptist Church √ √Markham South Welcome Centre √ √ √Milliken Gospel Church √ √Milliken Mills Library √Parkland Public School √Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School √Social Services Network √Unionville Alliance Church √ √Unionville High School √AURORA & NEWMARKETAlexander Muir Public School √Aurora High School √ √Bethel Church √RICHMOND HILLBayview Hill Community Centre √ √Bayview Secondary School √ √Richmond Hill United Church √ √Richmond Hill Chinese Baptist Church √ √Richmond Hill Christian Community Church √ √Rouge Woods Community Centre √ √STOUFFVILLEWhitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre √

EastRidge Evangelical Missionary Church √ √THORNHILLBathurst Clark Resource Library √ √Thornhill Baptist Church √Thornhill Community Library √ √Uplands Community Learning Centre √ √ √

COURSE LOCATIONS AND TIMESCITIZENSHIP Markham Chinese Baptist Church √

Richmond Hill Chinese Baptist Church √

Uplands Community Learning Centre √

COMPUTER TRAINING, GED PREP, SKILLS UPGRADING/LBSYork Works - Stouffville √ √Uplands Community Learning Centre √ √ √

Participation House √ √LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS (LINC)Uplands Community Learning Centre √

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directions.

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Are you...• 19+ and a resident of Ontario?• Working on upgrading your resume?• In need of high school credits or a GED?• Applying for an apprenticeship or second career?• Looking for computer skills for office administration?• Working on your soft-skills?

Take a free class! Improve your computer skills and prepare for work or school!

UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS AND BUILD A BETTER FUTURE!

Questions? Ready to register? Courses and locations are always being added! Call 905-731-9557 today to learn more.

This program is right for you if you are a resident of Ontario (19+) and need to:

• Enhance your employability skills• Gain or upgrade computer skills for the workplace• Prepare for college, university or apprenticeship programs• Prepare for a High School Credit program or GED• Gainconfidenceinlife,workandstudies

Our iWIN Program will help you reach your goals faster! Get individualized support from a highly qualified and experiencedinstructor and create a class schedule that works for you.

The iWIN Program is offered at no cost to eligible learners by the York Region District School Board, with support from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

DESIGN YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS

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From the list below, select what you need help with in order to find or secure sustainable employment:

Finding and using information Communicating ideas and information Understanding and using numbers (math)

Using digital technology (computer skills)Managing your learning (goal setting and action plans)Engaging with others (“soft skills” such as customer-service)

Date: ___________________ Time: _________________________

Book your assessment today!

Select the program(s) you’d like to learn:

Getting to Know a Computer - Terminology - Hardware and software - Mouse skills - Keyboarding

Getting Started with Email - Setting up a new address - Sending/receiving email - Attaching a document

(résumé, picture, etc.)

Internet Searches - Conducting searches - Making searches more effective - Choosing reliable sites

File Management - SavingfilestoaharddriveorUSB - Creating folders - Movingfiles

Basic Text and Image Skills(in MS Word)

- Working with documents - Movingtext - Inserting pictures, clip art, shapes - Formatting images and shapes - Creating a basic chart/table - Using spell-check - Inserting, editing and removing a

header/footer

Basic Computer SkillsMinimum time commitment - 8 classes

MathMinimum time commitment - 8 classes

- Basic arithmetic - Money math - Time (time sheets, calendars) - Math for college

English Language SkillsMinimum time commitment - 8 classes

- Grammar: parts of speech, word order, parts of a sentence

- Mechanics: punctuation, capitalization, spelling

- Writing complete sentences - Verb tenses, agreement

Employment and Academic Skills Upgrading

Microsoft Office Skills Intermediate to Advanced

- Word: working with tabs, bullets and numbering, drawing objects, using building blocks,tables,mailmerge,macros.CreatingflyersusingWordArt,imagesandtables

- Excel:conditionalformatting,sortingandfilteringdata,pivottablesandcharts,security features, larger orders and charts

- PowerPoint: slide show view, animations, inserting sound, charts, tables and objects. Creating presentations using animation and sound. Delivering presentations to a group.

- Publisher : using master pages, customizing schemes, page set-up and layout. Creating an original tri-fold brochure and other business stationary such as gift certificateandflyers

- Outlook:tasks,folders,mailboxoptions - Access: queries, creating forms, form and report controls, macros

Microsoft Office Skills Introduction

- Word:creatingandeditingoriginaldocuments,usingproofingtools,templates,setting page layout

- Excel:enteringdata,formattingworksheets,settingworksheetlayout,creatingformulas,exercises

- PowerPoint: creating simple presentations - Publisher :creatingbasicpublications,formattingobjects,duplicatinganexisting

tri-fold brochure - Outlook: making contacts, using the calendar - Access:creatingrelationaldatabasetables,fieldproperties

Computer Skills for Employment and Further EducationBlended learning using training software and instructional support Minimum time commitment - 8 classes

Get individualized support and instruction while preparing for your high school credit program or GED (high school equivalency). All subjects are offered.

High School Credit or GED Preparation

Email for Employment - Subject line - Address: to, cc, bcc - Reply, reply all, and forward - Body of email - Howtoattachafile - Formal/informal tone - Purpose of email

Résumés and Cover Letters - How to format - Salutations and closings - Purpose of letter - Appropriate language and tone - Inserting, editing and removing a

header/footer - Applying to positions online

Digital Technology for Effective Job Searches and Online ApplicationsMinimum time commitment - 8 classes

Conversation Group - Weekly topics for discussion - Appropriate language and tone

- Workplace culture and etiquette - Body language - Enhanced pronunciation - Confidencebuilding

Soft Skills and Successful Oral CommunicationOnce a week

Increasing Keyboarding Speed

Google at WorkOnce a Week

- Gmail - Calendar - Drive

- Sharing documents- Hangouts

International Baccalaureate Program Information Evening The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is student-centred with a focus on developing intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills for students who live, learn and work in a rapidly changing world. The program emphasizes critical, compassionate thinking, community involvement and intercultural understanding. It is founded on international standards and assessment. Students who complete the program earn both an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and an IB Diploma. We are pleased to announce the expansion of York Region District School Board’s IB Program offerings. In addition to Bayview Secondary School’s IB Program, YRDSB has four candidate school sites for the Diploma Program:

Alexander Mackenzie High School Dr. GW Williams Secondary School Maple High School Milliken Mills High School

Current Grade 8 and Grade 9 students and families interested in YRDSB’s IB Program are invited to attend an information session to learn more about the program and application process. No registration is needed. IB Information Evening – Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Location: Le Parc 8432 Leslie Street, Thornhill, Ontario L3T 7M6 Hall: to be announced Times: Families living EAST of Yonge St. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Families living WEST of Yonge St. 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Students eligible for Grade 9 and Grade 10 in September 2017 may apply. Assessment Dates – Saturday, November 19 or Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Admission to the York Region District School Board IB programs includes an assessment. At the time of application, students will select to write in either the a.m. or p.m. on Saturday, November 19 or in the evening on Tuesday, November 22. There is a $35 fee to apply to this program. For additional information, please visit www.yrdsb.ca/IB.

YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 60 Wellington Street WestBox 40, Aurora, OntarioL4G 3H2

905.727.3141416.969.8131Fax: 905.727.1937

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Student ThreatAssessment and Intervention

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Keeping Our Students Safe!

Threat Assessment and InterventionThe well-being and safety of membersof the school community are a sharedresponsibility. Attention to maintainingsecure environments, hazardawareness, and practical planning foremergencies is important for all of us.This includes preventing andresponding to the risk of violence.

Schools continue to be among thesafest places in our community.To continue to promote the safetyand well–being of students, we havedeveloped, with our communitypartners, Student Threat Assessmentand Intervention procedures torespond to threats of violence.

Our Student Threat Assessmentand Intervention Protocol has beendeveloped to respond to behaviours,including actions, statements and otherindicators that suggest that a studentmay be “at risk” of harming others.To keep school communities safe andprovide support to everyone, staff,parents, students, and communitymembers must report all threat-relatedbehaviours to the school administratoror police as soon as possible.

Note - other procedures and protocolsare in place to deal with threatsfrom adults in the school community.

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Student Threat Assessment and Intervention: Fair Notice and Process

Fair Notice

Please consider this pamphlet as “fairnotice” to all members of the schoolcommunity that any report of a threat toharm others (spoken, written or gestured)will be investigated. The Student ThreatAssessment Intervention protocol is partof our strategy to create a safe, secureand supportive school environment foreveryone.

Who is a member of a Student Threat Assessment and Intervention team?

Each school will have staff trained inthe Student Threat Assessment andIntervention process. A multi-disciplinaryStudent Threat Assessment andIntervention team will carry-out the threatassessment, and develop an effective andtimely intervention plan. The team includesa School Administrator, a School SocialWorker and/or a Psychological Servicesstaff member, or a York Regional Policeofficer and/or school personnel who knowthe student well.

Questions?

If you have any questions please contactyour school administrator.

What is the purpose of Student Threat Assessment and Intervention procedures?

The purposes of Student ThreatAssessment and Intervention proceduresare intended to:• ensure the safety of students, staff,

parents and other members of the school community;

• ensure an effective and timely response when there is a threat of violence;

• begin to understand the factors that contribute to a situation where an individual makes threats to harm others;

• assist in the development of an intervention plan; and

• promote the emotional and physical safety of everyone involved.

What is a threat?

A threat is an indication of intent to doharm or act out violently against someoneor something. Threats may be verbal,written, drawn, posted on the Internet,made by gesture or reasonably inferredfrom the surrounding circumstances ofevents. Threats must be taken seriously,investigated and responded to in a timelyway.

What happens when a threat of violence is reported?

All threatening behaviours by a studentshall be reported to the principal who willactivate the Student Threat Assessmentand Intervention protocol.

Once a threat has been reported to aschool administrator, interviews will beconducted. These interviews may includestudents, staff, family members and/orothers as appropriate. This will be doneto determine the level of risk, and developan effective and timely response to theincident. After the immediate safetyrisk has been addressed, support andintervention plans will be developed withinput from parents/guardians.

Is parental/student consent required?

Consent is not required to respond toan emergency situation. When there is arisk that someone may be harmed, it isimportant that the incident be addressedas quickly and effectively as possible withall parties involved as necessary.