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Silverthorn Public School

3535 Cedar Creek Drive

Mississauga, ON

L4Y 2Y4

(905) 279—1651

School Website: http://schools.peelschools.org/1160

Mrs. K. Dhillon

Principal

Mrs. A. Zaffino

Office Manager

Ms. C. MacDonald

Office Assistant

Mr. P. da Silva

Superintendent

of Education

905 366 - 8800

Ms. Sue Lawton

Trustee

Wards 3 & 4

905 625 - 8084

Peel District School Board

www.peelsb.com

Welcome Back-To-School Dear Parents,

On behalf of the staff at Silverthorn Public, I am happy to welcome you to the 2016-17

school year! We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our

children achieve their highest potential. We recognize that in order to be successful in

school, our children need support from both school and home. We know a strong partner-

ship with you will make a great difference in your child’s education, and we look forward

to building those strong relationships. As partners, we share the responsibility for our

children’s success and want you to know that we will do our very best to carry out our

responsibilities. We ask that you guide and support your child’s learning by ensuring that

he/she:

1) Attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the a successful day

2) Completes all homework assignments given by teachers

3) Reads daily to develop a love for reading and to improve literacy skills

4) Shares school experiences with you so that you are aware of his/her school life

5) Informs you if he/she needs additional support in any area or subject

The Amazing Team at Sivlerthorn Public School and I feel privileged to be a part of this

school family. We look forward to a great year.

Sincerely, Karen Dhillon, Principal

September 2016

Absences and Late Arrival to School:

Parents/Guardians please be reminded that school begins promptly at 9:00 am.

The bell rings at 8:58 for entry. Please prepare to have your children arrive at

school between 8:45 and 8:55 so they are ready to enter the building at 8:58 with

their class.

Teachers are not on duty until 8:45 am. Children are not supervised before this

time. No children should be dropped off before 8:45 am, as this is a safety issue.

To assist the office staff with safe arrival, please follow the NEW safe arrival

procedures and call 1-855-209-6155, or go online at pdsb.schoolconnects.com,

or by downloading the mobile app for Apple and Android devices. For absences

longer than 5 consecutive school days, please contact the school

office.

success, confidence, and hope in each student.

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Important Dates in September

September 6th - WELCOME BACK to School!

September 27- PD Day– Re-Organization Day—No School

September 29th—Terry Fox Walk/Run/Jog/Move

Welcome to the 2016/17 school year!

Principals and Vice Principals, Teachers and Custodians, Librarians and

Office Staff, Trustees and Bus Drivers, have all been preparing for this

day ~ the day when the doors open and our schools are filled with

SMILES again!

We all hope you’ve had a wonderful summer with family and friends,

and you and your children are eager and excited to begin the new year!

On behalf of the Peel District School Board and your child’s school, we

thank you for sharing your children with us, and remind you that any of

us are available, should you or your child need us ~ just ask.

With best wishes for a healthy, happy school year ~

Sue Lawton, Trustee

Mississauga Wards 3 & 4

905-625-8084

susan.lawton@peelsb.com

@suelawton2010

Open House

Our Open House will be held on Thursday October 6th

from 6:00pm—7:00pm.

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IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR THIS YEAR

Report student absences through new SafeArrival system

Beginning Sept. 6, 2016, all parents/guardians need to report their

children’s full-day absences, late arrivals and/or early departures

from school via our new automated SafeArrival phone number at

1-855-209-6155, online at pdsb.schoolconnects.com, or by

downloading the mobile app for Apple and Android devices.

For absences longer than 5 consecutive school days, please con-

tact the school office.

Parents are encouraged to provide an email address to schools.

Parents who have an email address on file at school will receive

an email invitation from Synrevoice Technologies during the

week of August 29. The invitation will include login information.

Starting the week of August 29, parents who do not have an

email address on file at the school can visit

pdsb.schoolconnects.com and choose CREATE LOGIN to create

your account and receive login credentials that can be used online

or with the mobile app. Parents need to have a cell phone that is ca-

pable of receiving text messages to complete the setup process. The

cell phone number must be on file with the school. All three options

are available 24 hours a day.

There is no longer an absence reporting phone line at school. If you have any questions or require any assistance, contact the

school directly.

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Silverthorn’s Schedule for 2016/2017

Forward planning is essential, so please find listed below the School Schedule and School Year calendar for 2016/2017.

Students CANNOT be dropped off to school prior to 8:45 am and must be picked up by

the latest 3:45 pm.

2016/2016 School Timetable

2016/2017 School Year Timetable

Grades 1-5 Traditional Day

Entry: 8:58 – 9:00 am

Period A 9:00 – 9:20 am

Period 1 9:20 – 10:00 am

Recess 10:00 – 10:15 am

Period 2 10:15 – 10:55 am

Period 3 10:55 – 11:35 am

Lunch 11:35 – 12:35 am

Period 4 12:35 – 1:15 pm

Period 5 1:15 – 1:55 pm

Recess 1:55 – 2:10 pm

Period 6 2:10 – 2:50 pm

Period 7 2:50 – 3:30 pm

Dismissal and Busses: 3:30 pm

Please note that students arriving prior to

8:45 a.m. are not supervised. Supervision

begins at 8:45 am.

Please note students MUST be picked up no

later than 3:45 p.m. Supervision ends at

3:45 pm.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - ELEMENTARY

Labour Day September 5, 2016 Thanksgiving Day October 10, 2016 Winter Break (inclusive) December 26, 2016 to Janu-ary 6, 2017 Family Day February 20, 2017 Spring Break (inclusive) March 13 - March 17, 2017 Good Friday April 14, 2017 Easter Monday April 17, 2017 Victoria Day May 22, 2017 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY DAYS - ELEMENTARY (7)

In-school professional activity/ reorganization September 27, 2016 Professional Learning Day October 7, 2016 Reporting to parents November 18, 2016 Assessment, Evaluation and Report Card Writing Day January 23, 2017 Professional Learning Day February 17, 2017 Assessment, Evaluation and Report Card Writing Day June 12, 2017 Professional Learning Day June 30, 2017

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Tentative 2016/2017 Staff Assignments for Silverthorn Public School

Mrs. Dhillon Principal Mrs. Zaffino Office Manager Ms. MacDonald Office Assistant

Ms. Boire & Ms. Agrawal (ECE) Kindergarten Ms. Collier & Ms. Rai (ECE) Kindergarten Ms. Wojna & Ms. Wenglewick (ECE) Kindergarten Ms. DeWit Gr. 1/2 Ms. Marentette Gr. 1 Ms. Mrs. Milojevic In School Support Ms. Alibashev Gr. 2 Ms. Aydin French/ESL Ms. Giliberto Gr. 3 Mr. Dalton Library/Phys.Ed/Health Ms. Kidd Gr. 4 Ms. Ryan Music Ms. Glenn Gr. 4 Ms. Libera-Raymond Phys.Ed/Health/ISSP Ms. Barker Gr. 5 Mrs. Tichnovich E.R.F. Ms. D’Silva Gr. 5 Ms. Niewiadoma E.R.F. Ms. Mills JELC Ms. Udall B.E.R.F. Ms. Ms. Neyra E.R.F.

Mr. Antiporta Custodian

Mrs. Tomasone Night Custodian Ms. Kielbasa Night Custodian

MEDICAL ALERT

If your child requires regular medication at school, you must obtain a form from the of-fice and have it completed by your family doctor. These forms will be filed in the office where medication is kept, and the dosage and time will be recorded. A new form must accompany any change in the medication. Students may not carry any medication at all in the school. If, on occasion, your child requires medication which cannot be administered at home, please contact the office.

PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK

Each family receives a copy of the Parent/Student Handbook

(included an Agenda for students in grades 1 thru 5). Please

take the time to read and discuss with your children all the im-

portant information there.

STUDENT AGENDAS

Student agendas are an integral teaching tool for students at the

Grades 1-5 levels. They are used to record homework, list up-

coming events, write personal reminders and or set personal

academic goals for improved learning. Teachers write messag-

es to parents and parents are strongly encouraged to write

notes, concerns and queries to teachers.

Students take their agendas home at the end of each day and

bring them back to school each morning.

The cost for this year’s agenda will be $10.00.

A letter was sent home about the purchase of the

Agendas, please send the money with your child.

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Parent Volunteers Needed

We are in need of parent volunteers to help with the Pizza orders, Scholastic book orders, the

Move-a-thon fundraiser and many more excited activities happening at the school.

If you would like to help, please call the school and speak to the Principal, or come to the first School Council Meeting on October 12th at 6:00pm.

SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP ELECTIONS 2016/17

Candidate nomination forms have been sent home. Silverthorn will be holding elections for 5 voting members

for the 2016/17 School Council on Wednesday October 12th at 6 pm.

FIRST SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH at 6:00pm

All parents are welcome to attend.

Future meeting dates (at 6:00pm): December 14th, February 8th, May 10th

SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS

The entire school’s orders are handled by PARENT VOLUNTEERS and submitted AT ONE TIME each

month. If you are placing an order, please do the following:

Clearly fill in the student’s and teacher’s names on the order form(s). Detach order form from flyer.

USE THE ONTARIO (ON) COLUMN TO FIND THE PRICE.

Indicate the number of item(s) ordered, price and total.

Cheques should be made payable to Scholastic Canada Ltd. Cash is also accepted (least amount of coins

please!). One cheque can cover all orders placed by one student. If you have more than one child

ordering, when possible, make separate cheques as orders are submitted on a class by class basis.

The order and payment should be brought to school in a sealed envelope or Ziploc baggie.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN ORDERS AFTER THE DUE DATE!

September flyers will be sent home during the second week of September.

PARENT LENDING LIBRARY

Materials in our parent library can be borrowed at any time. A complete list of the materials available, book

descriptions and request order forms can be found on the School Council bulletin board inside the school front

doors as well as on the school website at http://schools.peelschools.org/1160 .

PIZZA DAYS After our School Council Meeting, we will make a decision on Pizza Days (we are in need of volunteers to

help run Pizza Days), if you are interested please contact the school..

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Allergy Reminders

Silverthorn Public School is a peanut conscious school. Several of our students have severe allergies to peanuts, nuts, peanut oil. For some children,

even a small amount of the oil can result in a life threatening situation. Please do not send snacks or lunches that contain peanuts, peanut prod-

ucts or their oils. Please talk with your children about not sharing snacks or lunches with others.

Parents are asked NOT to send treats to the classrooms, due to often unknown food allergies. This is to protect all our children. Teachers may

occasionally organize a class event involving food, and they will inform you in their newsletters.

Please advise the school if your child has any sort of allergy or medical alert.

Library News

I would like to welcome you and your child to another school year! I am delighted to be your New Leader with our Learning Commons. As the teacher-librarian, I look forward to supporting your child’s learning by working collaboratively with his/her teacher. Together our goal will be to promote a love of reading and to fos-ter your child’s critical thinking skills. We will pursue an inquiry-based learning experi-ence, where the students will tap into their natural curiosity and sense of wonder as a way to explore, learn and develop their higher-order thinking skills. At home you can help by encouraging your child to ask questions and to explore the world around him/her; and naturally, by reading to your child on a daily basis. Mr. Dalton

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VOLUNTEERS

We welcome volunteers at Silverthorn Public School. Volunteers help in the library, read with students, help provide supervision on field trips or assist with pizza days and other special events. If you would like more information about becoming a volunteer, please contact the school office. ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE AN UP-TO-DATE CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK. Applications are available from the school office. Processing by Peel Regional Police for the criminal reference checks for volunteers can take several weeks, so please apply early.

Offence Declaration Required for Returning Volunteers

Parents play an important role in the development and education of their children and in the success of the school com-

munity. At Silverthorn, we welcome and encourage the participation of parents and community members, and are grate-

ful for the countless hours our volunteers contribute throughout the school year.

To volunteer at our school, you must complete a short interview and a criminal record check. A police background

check is required for all school volunteers in Ontario. Even if you want to accompany your child on a field trip, you

need this background check.

Once you have completed the process, you are on file with the Peel District School Board as being a school volunteer.

Beginning this year, all returning volunteers will be mailed an Offence Declaration Form that must be filled out and

returned to the board office each year. You will not be able to volunteer with the Peel Board until you have returned this

form.

If you have any questions about criminal record checks or the offence declaration form, please call the Board office at

905-890-1010 ext. 2488.

PD DAY - REORGANIZATION DAY - September 27, 2015

Each year, schools in Peel District School Board may be required to re-organize classes in mid September,

due to enrolment changes. These changes could directly affect the students in each class and/or the teacher

assigned to each class. There is NO SCHOOL for children on this PD Day.

The class make –up is given to the principal for re-organization day. Sometimes this involves the forming of

grades, a move in students from one teacher to another, a loss of staff to another school, and /or a gain in

staff.

Decisions regarding these changes involve my staff and are very carefully considered. Sometimes these

changes are beyond our control and we thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

All current class placements are tentative until Reorganization Day, and NO changes will be made.

Reorganized classes will begin their new schedules this year on Wednesday September 28, 2015.

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ANY INFORMATION CHANGES?

It is very important for us to have current and updated information about our students and their families. We understand that moves take place, as do minor changes such as contact details etc. Please watch for forms coming home in the next few weeks so that you can keep us informed of any necessary changes. and so that we can update our school records

Check Your Child’s Agenda for Important Notices!

Silverthorn is an ECO School and we are trying to be more eco friendly. Important

communications from the school will still be sent home with your child. These communica-

tions will be placed in a plastic sleeve inside the front of the agenda.

Kindergarten students will have a plastic baggie. It is very important for parents to remove

and read the weekly communications sent home from the school. There are also many forms

that require your signature and have to be returned to the school.

Parents and Guardians are asked to please return all permission forms and money from school

start-up as soon as possible.

THANK YOU for your continued cooperation.

Picking Up and Dropping Off Your Children to and From School

& Changes to Entry Through the Front Doors

We ask parents to please have their students dropped off at school prior to 8:58 so that they can enter the school through

the doors that they use with their classes. Often children arrive just as the bell rings and try to come through the front

door. Parents also often wish to escort their children to class. THIS PRACTICE IS NOT PERMITTED !

All schools in Ontario have mandatory locks on the front doors. Each time you wish to enter the school you must buzz

the office staff , and then be let in. The office staff MUST also assign visitors badges for you to go any distance down

the hall. You can imagine how busy the office staff would be to accommodate the multitude of late arrivals we have

each day at Silverthorn. Bringing your kids to school at 8:45 would really assist in them being on time for class.

Several staff are assigned to yard duty at 8:45 am each day to supervise children in the morning and then at 3:30pm to

3:45 pm each day at the end of the school day.

Students should not exit the school at 3:30 pm via the front doors. Parents should meet their children at the back of the

school where there are staff on duty and walk to their car with their children. The parking lot is not supervised and can

be a safety risk to unaccompanied children.

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Protect your Kids and your Finances The Peel District School Board does not provide accident insurance coverage for student injuries that occur on school property or during school activities including extracurricular sports. Each year, many of our families spend thousands of dollars when their children are injured at school, on field trips, while participating in non-school activities, or at home. If a student is injured, parent(s)/guardian(s) are responsible for any costs not covered by provincial health care or their employer’s health plan. Please check with your provider regarding your coverage. The provincial health care system does not cover costs which are commonly related to accidents including dental work, ambu-lance fees, casts and crutches, and physiotherapy. All of these are covered by Reliable Life’s student accident insurance plan. It is strongly recommended that all families consider this coverage, especially if your child participates in extracurricular activi-ties. Annual plans, which provide 24 hours a day, 365 days a year coverage, range from $13.50 to $32 per year. Through the application only you can be covered for the school day only as low as $8 per year. Family rates for three or more children are available. The insurance agreement is between you and Reliable Life Insurance Company. You can apply for coverage through paper application or online at www.insuremykids.com. For more information call Reliable Life Insurance Company toll free at 1-800-463-KIDS (5437).

Happy new school year!

Welcome to the 2016-17 school year—opportunities to learn, grow and succeed await you and your child! At the Peel District School Board, our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each student. There is no doubt that families play a vital role in helping us achieve this goal. We value your involvement and want you to know it's appreciated. As our partner in education, we hope you'll stay connected to your child's learning throughout their entire school experience! Reach out to your child’s teacher to find out how you can get involved. Together, we have the incredible opportunity to in-spire a smile in each student. On behalf of the Peel board, I wish you an amazing school year.

Tony Pontes, Director of Education Peel District School Board

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Understanding your child’s Ontario Student Record The Ontario Student Record (OSR) is an ongoing, confidential record of a student’s education progress. Authorized by the Educa-tion Act and protected by the Freedom of Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act, an OSR is established for each student enrolled in an Ontario elementary or secondary school. The record is housed at the student’s current school and moves with the student as they transition from one school to the next. If a student leaves Peel to attend another school in Ontario, the OSR is forwarded to the new school upon request. If the OSR is not requested or the student leaves Ontario, the OSR is housed in the last Peel school that the student attended. The OSR contains familiar documents that parents can view at any given time. OSR contents include:

biographical data documentation file, containing (if applicable): verification of a custody arrangement, change-of-name order, placements

decisions, suspension letters, psycho-educational assessment report, identification and placement decision letters, and registration forms

information concerning special health conditions name(s) of student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) Ontario Student Transcript (secondary school only) – the cumulative record of a student’s successful completion of second-

ary school courses photographs may also be attached record of the student’s accumulated instruction in French as a second language, if applicable report cards school(s) attended

Every student, and parents or guardians of students under 18 years of age have the right to examine the student’s OSR and re-ceive a copy of its contents. Supervisory officers, school administration and teachers may also access a student’s OSR for the pur-pose of improving the instruction of the student. Written permission is requested for any outside agency or personnel to access the OSR. Contact your school principal for details of the procedure to review your child’s OSR. If you would like to learn more about your child’s OSR, visit the Ontario Ministry of Education web site at www.edu.gov.on.ca.

If you still have questions, please email communications@peelsb.com or call Communication & Community Relations Support Services at 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 ext. 2809. If you have specific questions or concerns about the education of your son or daughter, the first person to talk to is your child's teacher. If possible, arrange a personal interview with the teacher to discuss your concerns and attempt to resolve the matter. Your child's teacher or principal can also give you more information about specific strategies being used to monitor your child's progress. If you need extra help, or have more general questions, your school principal is there to assist. Your school principal can help if you have been unable to resolve the issue with your child's teacher. All curriculum material is available in your child's school. If you still have unanswered questions or concerns, talk to your superintendent of education. If you have general questions about curriculum, call Curriculum and Instruction Support Services at 905-890-1010 ext. 2559. If you have questions about special education programs or services, contact Special Education Support Services at 905-890-

1010 ext. 2345. Of course, your local school trustee is elected to represent your interests and is always ready to hear and discuss your sugges-

tions or concerns. If you don't know the name of your trustee, check the 'Meet your Trustee' section of the board's web-site at www.peelschools.org.

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keep children safe Schools use many strategies to keep students safe Peel schools provide a safe environment for staff and students to work and learn. The board has many proce-dures to ensure safety. To keep students safe, schools use many strategies including: requiring all parents and visitors to check in at the main office and obtain visitor passes the use of a "buddy system" – students can only leave the classroom if accompanied by another student (for

example, going to the washroom) assigning teachers to supervise inside and outside the school during recesses, before and after school locking all exteriors doors, including the main entrance, during school hours [elementary schools only] encouraging staff to regularly review streetproofing skills with students expecting staff and students to report unidentified individuals to the office immediately holding fire drills and "lockdown" rehearsals having evacuation plans in place ensuring that all staff and volunteers have up-to-date criminal record checks working with the police to provide education on street-proofing

We feel that it is important that you also take this opportunity to review safe procedures with your child. Peel Regional Police have provided the following safety guidelines: Tell your children to never go anywhere with a stranger, not to talk to strangers and never take anything

from them. You also have to teach them what a "safe stranger" is in case they need help. A safe stranger includes a police officer, a cashier, a fire fighter.

Develop a "what if" game for children to get them thinking about how they would respond if they felt threat-ened or afraid.

Know who your children play with and where they go. This includes keeping a list of their friend's addresses and phone numbers.

Do not leave your child in unsupervised locations, such as cars, parks, public washrooms, arenas, malls and plazas, etc.

Teach your children where and how to get help. Go with them on their regularly travelled routes. Your child's body is private. Tell your children that no one may touch the area their bathing suit covers. If

someone tries to touch them, they should tell you immediately. Teach your children to talk to you immediately when someone does anything that makes them feel strange

or uncomfortable. Listen when your children are trying to tell you about something that bothers them and provide them with support and understanding.

For more information about safety at your school, review your school handbook or speak to your principal or

teacher.

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Take advantage of our electronic subscription service to automatically receive a list of activi-ties by email on a monthly basis. Subscriptions are sent the last week of the month, plus bo-nuses throughout the year. Subscribing is easy ¾ just visit our website at www.peelschools.org and click on the subscription link under "Quick Links." You can also subscribe to receive: News releases Keep up with the news at the Peel board. Subscribe to receive Peel board news releases to learn more about board news and school events. Board agendas Learn more about Peel board meetings by subscribing to receive agendas. Meetings of the board are open to the public and are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Board highlights Briefing is a newsletter with highlights of decisions made by trustees at board meetings. It is sent out on the second and fourth Thursday of every month and immediately following any special board meetings. Job postings for non-teaching staff Learn about each new non-teaching job that is posted on the Peel board's Job Board.

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Help protect students with severe allergies by keeping lunches, snacks peanut-free

Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that affects some children. We ask that you help us take care of these students by sending lunches and snacks for your child that are free from peanuts or nuts, because these foods are the leading cause of anaphylaxis. Please read the label of any food you plan to send to school with your child. If the label says, "May contain nuts or peanuts," please do not send it to school. You can get a complete copy of the Peel board's anaphylaxis guideline from the school office.

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Procedures help keep students safe at school Peel schools provide a safe environment for students and staff to learn and work. The board has many procedures to ensure safety ¾ including regular fire drills, evacuation plans, criminal record checks for new staff and volunteers and lockdown drills. Together with Peel Police and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board, the board developed a lockdown procedure to help keep schools safe during a potentially serious or violent incident. Every school will review the key points of the lockdown process with students. We rehearse the drill twice per year to make sure staff and students know what to do if we have to initiate a lockdown. During the rehearsal, the principal will make an announcement to "initiate lockdown procedure." The school bell will ring continuously for a period of time. Students and staff inside the school will: go to the closest room, close the door and lock it, if possible turn off the lights and lie down on the floor away from doors and windows remain on the floor quietly until further directions are given Students and staff outside the school will: move as far away from the building as possible remain outside until further directions are given Depending on the situation, students and staff outside the building may be directed to an evacuation site. When the rehearsal is over, the principal will make another announcement. During lockdown rehearsals or in a real lockdown situation, students and staff must not use cell phones. Cell phones can create a safety hazard by attracting attention to the area of the school where the phone is being used. In the unlikely event of an actual lockdown, police ask that parents do not go to the school. For safe-ty reasons, you will not be allowed to enter a school that is in lockdown. In some cases, police will designate a Parent Information Site for you to attend and get up-to-date, accurate information. To find your Parent Information Site or get further details during a real lockdown, visit www.peelschools.org or listen to local media. If you have any questions about our lockdown drill, or any of the procedures we have in place to keep students and staff safe, please call the school.

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Visit Silverthorn’s website

http://schools.peelschools.org/1160

[insert school logo or screenshot of your school website here] Want to keep up to date with what’s happening at [insert school name]? Check out our school website where you'll find: the latest school news

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Keep up to date with our website subscription service Our new website also features a subscription service where you can sign up to receive email notifications for school news, calendar events and volunteer job opportunities. You can also choose to be notified via email and/or text message for critical news, such as school closures due to bad weather. Click on the subscribe link on the left-hand side of the main page of our website.

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Peel board trustees ¾ accountable to the community The Peel board, like every public school board in Ontario, is governed by a board of trustees. Trustees are elected by public school taxpayers every four years dur-ing municipal elections. The next municipal election will be held in October 2018. The Peel board currently has 12 trustees representing three municipalities:

What do trustees do? advocate for the needs of the community to other members of the board help members of the community address concerns about the school system set policies in the areas of curriculum, facilities, human and financial resources explain the policies and decisions of the board to the community evaluate the board's achievement of its goals and objectives and monitor its im-plementation of new policies

participate in budget development, approve budget decisions and monitor its pro-gress

protect the future of the board by always considering the long-term effects of de-cisions

Visit www.peelschools.org and check out the ‘Meet Your Trustee’ section to

Trustee Ward(s) City Email Phone #

Carrie Andrews

7 and 8 Brampton carrie.andrews@peelsb.com 647-473-1858

Stan Cameron

Caledon stan.cameron@peelsb.com 905-880-1162

Robert Crocker

6 and 11 Mississauga robert.crocker@peelsb.com 416-528-1312

Nokha Dakroub

9 and 10 Mississauga nokha.dakroub@peelsb.com 647-707-7320

David Green

1 and 5 Brampton david.green@peelsb.com 905-495-4579

Sue Lawton

3 and 4 Mississauga susan.lawton@peelsb.com 905-625-8084

Brad MacDonald

2 and 8 Mississauga brad.macdonald@peelsb.com 905-593-3547

Kathy McDonald

3 and 4 Brampton kathy.mcdonald@peelsb.com 905-460-7499

Janet McDougald

Chair 1 and 7 Mississauga janet.mcdougald@peelsb.com 905-278-1402

Suzanne Nurse

Vice-Chair 2 and 6 Brampton suzanne.nurse@peelsb.com 905-495-3423

Harkirat Singh

9 and 10 Brampton harkirat.singh@peelsb.com 647-209-8000

Rick Williams

5 Mississauga eric.williams@peelsb.com 905-814-6180

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How to register at a Peel school Here’s what you need to know about registering your child for school Who can attend? The Peel board serves children age 4 and older. Our schools Peel has more than 245 elementary and secondary schools. You can find the name and location of your local school by calling our Planning and Accommodation department at 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146, extension 2212. Where to register If your family is new to Canada, your child may need an orientation interview to register for school. To assist you with registration, we offer three Welcome Centres. Please call 905-366-8791 to talk to our staff and book your appointment. There is no fee for regis-tration. Documents to bring to registration Proof of child's age

Canadian birth certificate Canadian passport citizenship card/certificate Permanent Resident Card Record of Landing confirmation of permanent residence work permit refugee permit

Proof of address purchase agreement utility bill bank statement/client slip (directly from financial institution) credit card statement federal government forms (e.g. Social Insurance Number, Service Canada documents) Ontario driver's licence

Proof of custody – children must live with their parent(s) unless provided documentation supports an alternate living arrangement Proof of immunization – proof that your child has been immunized/vaccinated Missing documents? If you are missing some documents, you can still visit the We Welcome the World Centres, and our staff will help you with all regis-tration requirements. Your child’s first day of school Once the orientation interview is complete, you will get an appointment card with the date your child can start school. Please bring this card with you on your child’s first day, so that he or she can receive a new school schedule to complete the registration pro-cess. International students International students attend the Peel Academy for International Students at Clarkson Secondary School. The academy provides a unique, world-class program that integrates students from around the world into the dynamic and welcoming learning environ-ment at Clarkson. International students interested in our program should visit www.peelschools.ca/international or call 1-800-668-1179 ext. 2638.

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Keep students safe in school parking lots Many elementary schools offer a Kiss N’ Ride program, where parents/guardians can drop off and pick up their children at a designated area on school property. The program was established to provide a convenient and safe option for our students and parents driving to school. To ensure the safety of staff and students, we ask all parents/guardians be mindful of the following guidelines: There is no parking and no waiting in the Kiss and Ride lane. Pay attention to the traffic in front of you and

pull forward as cars move forward. If you choose to park in the parking lot, please escort your child to or from the nearest foot patroller and use the main crosswalk.

Vehicles entering the Kiss N’ Ride lane must stay in the designated lane, unless otherwise directed by a staff member or volunteer.

The Kiss N’ Ride program is only available to students who are able to disembark independently. Have your child ready to exit the car when you reach the curb. Students may only exit from the passenger

(right) side of the vehicle. After picking up or dropping off your child, leave promptly so that others can get in behind you. If your child is not waiting for you at the main crosswalk at the end of the day, please circle the parking lot if

permitted and rejoin the line or park in a designated parking space to wait. Always respect traffic flow and abide all traffic laws and signs. Ask your child’s teacher or principal to learn more about our school’s specific Kiss N’ Ride procedures.

What you need to know about busing Peel District School students may access transportation services if their primary address is within the school's attendance bounda-ry, at a distance of more than:

kindergarten and grade 1 students – 1 km

grades 2 to 4 students – 1.6 km

grades 5 to 8 students – 2 km

grades 9 to 12 students – 3.8 km

Eligibility distances are calculated using appropriate roadways and pedestrian walkways and are measured from home property line to school property line using Board approved software to ensure a consistent and equitable assessment of distance for all stu-dents and all schools within the Board. It is also important to note that parents are responsible for safely getting their children to and from school. How do I know if my child is eligible for transportation? Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR) has a website, www.stopr.ca, where you can find information concerning transpor-tation including bus safety, procedures, late buses, cancellations, and frequently asked questions and as well whether your child is eligible for transportation based on your home address. Click on "Am I Eligible for Transportation" and enter your information. In addition, if your child is eligible for transportation, beginning the last week of August to the end of June each year, at www.stopr.ca you can securely access your child’s specific transportation information, including bus stop location and pick-up and drop-off times. Click on “Parent/Student Login” and enter the information required. To ensure privacy of information you will be required to enter the Ontario Education Number (OEN), which can be found on your child’s report card. Parents can now sign-up to receive automatic e-mail notifications of delays or cancellations for their children’s bus run. Go to www.stopr.ca and click on the “bus delays and cancellations” link and then click “subscriptions” to sign-up for this service.

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Co-operative Education Program Dual Credit Programs Explore High Skills Extended French/French Immersion Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Peel Region High Performers Program Regional Co-operative Education Programs Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Programs

Regional Learning Choices Programs Regional Learning Choices Programs offered by the Peel District School Board empower students by providing them with op-portunities to develop and explore skills in a particular area of interest. Regional programs are open to all students who meet the criteria for acceptance. Students and their families are encouraged to attend the information night for the program of their choice to receive more information about the program and application details. Transportation is not provided for students in regional programs. If students have been accepted into a regional program and they live within the school boundary, they are eligible for busing only if they meet the distance criteria outlined in the board’s Transportation Policy #39. All regional programs include annual fees, including an $40 application fee for all regional programs. The application process for secondary regional programs opens Nov. 9, 2016. Application dates for middle school programs vary from school to school.

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