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A Message From Your Administrative Team Dear Parents/Guardians, The staff and students of Discovery Public School would like to thank the volunteers for the tremendous support we received again this year. From the parents who accompany classes on field trips, read with our children, assist in the classrooms daily, assist in the library, to those on the School Advisory Council. Our volunteers have continued the strong tradition of contribut- ing to the overall success of our school. The staff would also like to pay a special tribute to our student volunteers who assist us in various capacities throughout the school year. Please accept our sincere thanks. It has been another successful year here at Discovery thanks to all your support and involvement. To express our appreciation of your ongoing support of Discovery Public School, we will be holding a volunteer breakfast on Tuesday, June 10th at 8:00 a.m. in the library. Invitations will be sent out shortly. We have received the staffing that directs us in our class organization for the 2014/2015 school year. We have met with staff and with our School Council to share the tentative school organization. As we organize for next year, our staff will make every effort to place students in the best learning environment for each child to be successful. We take into account individual needs, academic achievement, emotional and social development, number of boys and girls, and work habits. If parents have input into this process, please submit in writing to the principal by May 12. We do not accept requests for specific teachers or specific friendship groupings. While your input is carefully considered, the final decision about your child’s placement rests with the school. You may notice that there are some combined classes. Due to the primary cap on class size and other factors, combined classes are necessary given our allotment of staff. Teachers will continue to provide grade specific programming to suit the needs of all students in their classrooms. The tentative organization for September 2014 will be: ASD-JK/SK ASD-SK/1 JK/SK JK/SK JK/SK JK/SK GR. 1 GR. 1 GR. 1 GR.1/2 GR. 2 GR. 2/3 GR. 2/3 GR. 3 GR. 3 GR. 3/4 GR. 4 GR. 4 GR. 4/5 GR. 5 GR. 5/6 GR. 6 GR. 6 GR. 7 GR. 7 GR. 7/8 GR. 8 GR. 8 Your Partners in Education, James Flynn and Sherry Shahbod Principal: James Flynn Vice-Principal: Sherry Shahbod Superintendent: Susan Logue Trustee: Anna DeBartolo School Website: [email protected] School Address: 120 Discovery Trail, Maple, Ontario L6A 2Z2 Phone: 905-417-1622 Fax: 905-417-1612 The Banner DISCOVERY P. S. DISCOVER EDUCATION, DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE. May 2014
Transcript of The Banner May 2014 - YRDSB Ne… · Gr. 3– Tuesday, May 27 to Thursday, May 29, 2014 ......
A Message From Your Administrative Team
Dear Parents/Guardians, The staff and students of Discovery Public School would like to thank the volunteers for the tremendous support we received again this year. From the parents who accompany classes on field trips, read with our children, assist in the classrooms daily, assist in the library, to those on the School Advisory Council. Our volunteers have continued the strong tradition of contribut-ing to the overall success of our school. The staff would also like to pay a special tribute to our student volunteers who assist us in various capacities throughout the school year. Please accept our sincere thanks. It has been another successful year here at Discovery thanks to all your support and involvement. To express our appreciation of your ongoing support of Discovery Public School, we will be holding a volunteer breakfast on Tuesday, June 10th at 8:00 a.m. in the library. Invitations will be sent out shortly. We have received the staffing that directs us in our class organization for the 2014/2015 school year. We have met with staff and with our School Council to share the tentative school organization. As we organize for next year, our staff will make every effort to place students in the best learning environment for each child to be successful. We take into account individual needs, academic achievement, emotional and social development, number of boys and girls, and work habits. If parents have input into this process, please submit in writing to the principal by May 12. We do not accept requests for specific teachers or specific friendship groupings. While your input is carefully considered, the final decision about your child’s placement rests with the school. You may notice that there are some combined classes. Due to the primary cap on class size and other factors, combined classes are necessary given our allotment of staff. Teachers will continue to provide grade specific programming to suit the needs of all students in their classrooms. The tentative organization for September 2014 will be: ASD-JK/SK ASD-SK/1 JK/SK JK/SK JK/SK JK/SK GR. 1 GR. 1 GR. 1 GR.1/2 GR. 2 GR. 2/3 GR. 2/3 GR. 3 GR. 3 GR. 3/4 GR. 4 GR. 4 GR. 4/5 GR. 5 GR. 5/6 GR. 6 GR. 6 GR. 7 GR. 7 GR. 7/8 GR. 8 GR. 8
Your Partners in Education, James Flynn and Sherry Shahbod
Principal: James Flynn Vice-Principal: Sherry Shahbod
Superintendent: Susan Logue Trustee: Anna DeBartolo
School Website: [email protected]
School Address: 120 Discovery Trail, Maple, Ontario L6A 2Z2
Phone: 905-417-1622 Fax: 905-417-1612
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DISCOVERY P. S.
DISCOVER EDUCATION, DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE.
May 2014
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Gr. 3 and Gr. 6 EQAO
The Provincial testing will take place for Grade 3 and 6 students between May 26 and June 6,
2014. The EQAO dates for our Primary and Junior division have been set:
Gr. 3– Tuesday, May 27 to Thursday, May 29, 2014
Gr. 6– Monday, June 2 to Wednesday, June 4, 2014
We ask that you please try to ensure that your child attends the
following dates by rescheduling any appointments or travel
arrangements. If your child is absent or late during testing, they
must catch up on what they have missed and this can present
difficulties.
SUMMER INSTITUTE Once again this summer students will have the
opportunity to participate in the Summer Institute
program sponsored by he YRSB. This year the
program will be back at Discovery P.S. and will run
from June 30 to August 8. The brochures with
registration information are available in the school
office or can be downloaded from the board
website, www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION For parents of students newly registered
for Junior Kindergarten or new to
Discovery for Senior Kindergarten for
September, we will be hosting an
Orientation evening to acquaint them with
Discovery P.S. and our Kindergarten pro-
gram on May 22nd, from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
More detailed information will be sent
home.
The Lunch Lady As many of you are aware, we have had a few special lunches
throughout the year and The Lunch Lady is now offering a
lunches every Thursday until June 19th. An order form will be
sent home on Thursday April 3rd. Orders can also be made online. Please, follow
the directions below:
Creating on line account
Go to thelunchlady.ca select Order Here!
Select Register Now bottom of page and follow prompts.
Select your school from the drop down list
Select your Childs teacher then proceed to ordering from the current menu.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
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Twitter Discovery PS is now on Twitter: you can follow us at: @DPS_YRDSB. It will be used to provide updates on events related to the school and community.
2013-2014 GRADUATION
On Tuesday, June 24th a graduation ceremony recognizing the achieve-
ments of our departing Grade 8 students will be held at the Borgata Ban-
quet Hall. Our graduates are looking forward to a very special evening
that will mark the conclusion of their days in elementary school. Further
details will be shared with families as they become available.
Grade 6s We are Silent Day
On April 17th, the Grade 6s at Discovery PS were silent all day for
the children who don’t have a voice. This was our silent protest against child labour. It wasn’t easy being silent for the day, but we managed to keep our voices in to support children who have been silenced. We were shocked to find out the harsh conditions that children our age go through across the globe; not many people know about these issues, and that is very frustrating! Altogether, the Grade 6s raised over $500.00 to donate to Free The Children. FTC is a charity that Craig Kielburger started at the age of 12 to help children in developing countries (this proves that you are never too young to make a difference). To help the children who don’t get an education, who have poor health, who have to work, who want to speak out, but can’t, we were silent. It’s time for everyone to be free, it’s time to FREE THE CHILDREN.
Written by Shawnzay Bhatti and Kayla Lupo
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Nut Safe School This is a reminder that many students and staff have life
threatening allergies to nuts. As a result, we ask that all snacks
and lunches are nut free. Please take the time to read the labels
on snacks to ensure they are nut safe.
BIRTHDAY TREATS : In order to promote a nut safe
school, we ask that no food is brought to school to be shared with
other children/or to be sent home through the school . Thank you
for co-operation
SCHOOL INFORMATION
CELL PHONES & IPOD’s Cellular phones and other electronic devices are disruptive when they are activated at school. Even if used for silent messaging, incoming signals distract student’s attention and can interfere with both learning and teaching. Digital cameras that can be found on cell phones/IPODs can be used in a manner that violates the privacy, dignity and safety of students and staff.
During the school day the use of cell phones and IPOD’s are only to be used under the direct supervision of teachers. If cell phones are not being used for instruction, all cell phones and IPOD’s should be stored in lockers and out of sight. They should not be used to make or receive phone calls or send and receive text messages. In addition, cell phones and other electronic devices are often the target of theft! Leaving them at home is the best option. The office phone may be used in case of emergency! Parents may contact their child through the main office. Parents are encouraged to leave messages for their children at the office. The privacy and dignity of others must be maintained. Students are prohibited from taking or posting photos of other students and staff without consent.
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MOVIE NIGHT Discovery Parent Council would like to thank the community for all their support.
We had an amazing turnout for our Movie Night and we raised money for our
Grade 8 students to support their graduation. Thank you again to all the families
who took time out of their busy schedule and demonstrated their Discovery Char-
acter by supporting our school. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Fun Fair
on June 12.
SCHOOL COUNCIL CORNER
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EARTH DAY
Discovery Public School participated in two important Eco initiatives to celebrate Earth Day: the 20-Minute Makeover and Pitch-in Canada litter round-up. These two events were combined for this Friday's Discovery Eco-Dragon event. On Friday, April 25th each class went out with their teacher to their designated area with garden gloves or plastic gloves from home. Each class was given a collec-tion bag for litter round up. For approximately 15-20 minutes, classes collected lit-ter from their designated areas throughout our school yard and our park. Thank you to our students and community for keeping our EARTH clean!
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KINDNESS COSTS NOTHING– MAY AWARD RECIPIENTS
Class Name
JK/SK MRS. NAQVI AND MRS.
BASSI
Khushi D, Katia P, Savannah Z
JK/SK MRS. BAILLIE AND MRS.
CARAMANNA
Jonathan L, Eqaan I, Marissa B-C, Ivan T
JK/SK MS. MULLA AND MS. BUR-
FORD
Ethan H, Ateeqa J, Ahmad S, Mursal S
JK/SK
MRS. HAGLE AND MR.
ENTA
Alina A, Salma A, Sydney C, Marcus G, Johnny V
SK/GR MRS. SIMAIR AND MRS.
GOGA
Tyler N, Nathan T, Luci W
COMMUNITY
CLASS
MISS. CHEWCHUK Jacob A, Mikka W, Matthew O-B, Sarah B
COMMUNITY
CLASS
MRS. NACINI Samuel A, Hashir A, Gabriel D, Nicholas M, Jayden N-T, Lukas S
Kelsey F, Sherjeel B
COMMUNITY
CLASS
MR. MUSHARBASH Karen B, Jordan H, Gaheez S, Adriana T
GRADE 1 MRS. LEE Jai A, Jazlyn T, Stacy P, Jazlyn T
GRADE 1 MRS. MAHESHWARI AND
MISS. GIGLIO
Julian O, Raazia N , Rebecca D, Rifaad R
GRADE 2 MRS. DI RITO Ethan G, Kevin P, Adin Le, Ditta M,
GRADE 2 MISS. BALSMEIER Minh D, Leonardo L-P, Chehan W, Mamoon S
GRADE 2 MRS. COUTO Faran C, Maha S, Dania S
GRADE 2/3 MRS. KONSTANTINOVA J. Nicholson, Don L, Navin A, Affan A
GRADE 3 MS. WALKER Mahrukh K, Bushra A, Aathi S, Aleeza J
GRADE 3 MISS. JEDDI Dillon V, Lily V, Anusan S, Yousif O
GRADE 3/ 4 MR. TAREK Isaac L, Ayra A, Kristine H, Musa A
GRADE 4 MRS. PETER Zoya C, Khushi M, Nayalash I, Farhana M
GRADE 4/5 MS. KALOGRIS John P, Amna A, Komal C, Haala A
GRADE 5 MISS. KORDIC Aazib P, Rateeba A, KJ F-G, Eddy N, Ali F
GRADE 5/6 MS. RUTLEDGE Sarah B, Mikka W, Sherjeel B, Waleed M, Sydney D, Mason C
GRADE 6 MISS. MADILL Jonathan Y, Saira H, Navjot S, Bilal N, Sean T
GRADE 6 MRS. CINGOLANI Fatima A, Joel C, Erika G, Thanujan N
GRADE 7 MISS. RUBINOFF Dhivya B, Aislinn V, Sayed M, Usama B, Priya P
GRADE 7 MR. STRAUCH Jaylynn L-J, Meena S, Richard T, Allan H
GRADE 7/ 8 MRS. TUCKER Samreen K, Adeena M, Osama M, Sabiha C, Nabeegh C
GRADE 8 MRS. VANDERLEE Gergo S, Tommy L , Lauren A, Samantha H, Risha C, Kevin N
GRADE 7/ 8 MRS. HAN Eric T, Harkiran S, Mithusan S, Maham A
Kelly P, Karen P, Nida T
FRENCH MULLINS Wesley C, Sarah S, Iram C, Terry L, Trista T
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All Parents are welcome!
Join us at Woodbridge College for
A Workshop Geared for South Asian Women, however all are welcome
COMMUNICATION SKILLS In partnership with Yellow Brick House
Topics for discussion will include:
Communication and Language barriers
Advocating for your child
Navigating the Canadian education system
Translation support available (Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu)
Date: Monday, May 26, 2014
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: 71 Bruce St., Vaughan, ON L4L 1J3
Light Refreshments provided
Child Care provided
RSVP to: Mini at 905-884-2046 ext. 271 or
Sarah at [email protected] or Hina at [email protected] or
Oksana at [email protected]
All Parents are welcome!
Join us at Dr. Roberta Bondar Public School
for
A Workshop Geared for South Asian Women, however all are welcome
COMMUNICATION SKILLS In partnership with Yellow Brick House
Topics for discussion will include:
Communication and Language barriers
Advocating for your child
Navigating the Canadian education system
Translation support available (Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu)
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: 401 Grand Trunk Ave, Vaughan, L6A 0T4
Light Refreshments provided
Child Care provided
RSVP to: Mini at 905-884-2046 ext. 271 or
Sarah at [email protected] or Hina at [email protected] or
Oksana at [email protected]
Community Living York South in Partnership with
York Region District School Board is offering Summer Camp for Ages 8 to 15 1:3-1:5 Support Ratio
T O R E G I S T E R
Markville Secondary School
1000 Carlton Rd. Markham, ON
Ellen Chan 905-884-9110, Voicemail 267
Richmond Hill High School
201 Yorkland St. Richmond Hill, ON
Lilly Tan 905-884-9110, Voicemail 338
Emily Carr Secondary School
4901 Rutherford Rd, Vaughan ON
Hadia Raheel 905-884-9110, Voicemail 640 [email protected]
Please note transportation will not be provided for the return journey
home for those attending the afternoon camp with CLYS.
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Supporting people who have an intellectual disability.
Community Living York South will be offering: half day camp from 12:30pm – 3:30pm at a cost of $100 per week for CLYS members and $110 for non
-members for students attending summer school at Markville Secondary School, Richmond Hill High
School and Emily Carr Secondary School from 9:00am to 12:30pm.
For remainder of the summer, Community Living York South will be offering:
full day camp from 9:30am to 3:30pm up to and including August 22nd at a cost of $175 per week for
CLYS members and $192.50 for non-members.
Please contact the coordinator in your area for more details and to register.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 Pizza Day
School Council
Meeting– 7:00 p.m.
in the library
8 9 10
11 12 Skills Canada
Gr. 7-8 1-2 in the gym
13 Book Fair Begins 14 Pizza Day 15 Dragons Day
16 Fun Lunch
South Asian Art
Project – May16-23
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18 19 Victoria Day
NO SCHOOL
20 21 Pizza Day 22 Welcome to
Kindergarten Evening
6:00-7:30 p.m.
23 24
25 26 27 EQAO Gr. 3
28 Pizza Day
EQAO Gr. 3
29 EQAO Gr. 3
Staff Appreciation
Luncheon
by School Council
12-1 in the Library
30 Track & Field Day
Gr. 4-8
Fun Lunch
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May 2014
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