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Dear Families,
As always, there is always a lot going on at Vellore Woods!
We would like to thank both Ms. Lambert and Mrs. Pringle for their work with Vellore
Woods PS students. We would also like to welcome back Ms. Brett and Mrs. Weller.
Congratulations to the stu-
dents who participated in the
Regional Chess Tournament.
Vellore Woods was proudly
represented by Anthony, Jake,
Justin, Matin and Saad who all
placed in the top 20 for their
age groups! A special con-
gratulations goes to Jake who
tied for third in his category!
Thank you to our volunteer Mr. Luong for leading Chess and to Mr. Oberoi and Ms. Sterling
for their assistance.
We have two exciting evenings planned for April—a Family Math Night and an evening by
parents for parents. Please see page 5 in this newsletter for more information.
Shawna Gates, Principal and Elizabeth Lau, Vice-Principal
Vellore Viewpoint M A R C H 2 0 1 6
V O L U M E 7
Vellore Woods PS 115 Starling Blvd.
Woodbridge, ON
L4H 2T9
www.vellorewoods.ps.yrdsb.ca
vellorewoods.wordpress.com @VelloreWoods
Principal: Ms. S. Gates
905-417-9211 x155 Vice-Principal:
Ms. E. Lau 905-417-9211 x154
Elementary Office Administrative Assistant: Ms. C. Labate 905-417-9211 x151
Secretary: Mrs. G. Zuzek
905-417-9211 x150 Superintendent:
Mr. C. LaTouche 905-764-6830
Trustee: Mrs. L. Aversa 647-462-0921
O U R M I S S I O N :
To advance student achievement and well-being through public education, which motivates learners, fosters inclusion, inspires innovation and builds community.
Inside:
Calendar 2
Staying Healthy 3
Muskoka Woods 4
Upcoming Evenings:
Family Math
Parent session
5
Summer Learning
Programs
5
Monthly Math Insert 6-8
Winter Carnaval 9
Special Olympics
Sports Festival
10
Administrator’s Message
Please remember to register for School Cash Online. The link
is found on the Vellore Woods School website.
Thursday, April 7 Gr. 7&8—3 Musketeers Performance
Parent Evening: Creating True “Face Time” in our Homes—
more details to follow
Wednesday, April 13 Family Math Night—Welcome to Mathville! - more details to
follow
Friday, April 15 Public Health—Gr. 7&8 Vaccinations
Gr. 6 VIP Program begins
Monday, April 18 Gr. 7 Program with School Community Officer
School Council Meeting
Wednesday, April 20 Jump Rope for Heart Kickoff Assembly
Friday, April 22 Vaughan—20 Minute Makeover!
Monday, April 25 Gr. 8 Program with School Community Officer
Tuesday, April 26 Assembly
Friday, April 29 Spring and Sibling Photo Day
Upcoming Dates and Events
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March 2016
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Day 5
2 Day 1 3 Day 2 4 Day 3 5
6 7 Day 4
Sash & Toque
Day
8 Day 5
Sports Spirit Day
9 Day 1
Red & White
Day
10 Day 2
Blue & White
Day
11 Day 3
Winter Carnaval!
12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 Day 4
School Council
@ 7 pm (library)
22 Day 5 23 Day 1 24 Day 2 25
Good Friday
(no school)
26
27 28
Easter Monday
(no school)
29 Day 3 30 Day 4 31 Day 5
Assembly
MARCH BREAK - NO SCHOOL
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Staying Healthy Student absences have increased recently within several schools in York Region, related to illnesses with respiratory
and enteric symptoms.
To protect staff, students and families from getting ill, remember to:
Stay at home when you are sick, and keep your child home if they are sick
Keep healthy by eating healthy foods, being physically active and ensuring your immunizations are up-to-date,
including the seasonal flu shot
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Wash your hands often with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are
not available
Cough and sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue, not your hand, and throw away used tissues immediately
Avoid touching your face
Clean and disinfect common surfaces
Symptoms of respiratory and/or enteric illness can include:
Headache
Chills
Fever (over 38 degrees Celsius or 100 degrees Fahrenheit)
Muscle aches and fatigue
Runny nose
Sneezing
Sore throat
Watery eyes
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
If you or your child are sick and do not improve, contact your health care provider.
Many viruses are commonly active at this time of year, for example norovirus and influenza (flu). Both viruses are very
contagious and can be spread by contact with contaminated surfaces, such as door knobs or eating utensils. For more
information, read the norovirus and flu fact sheets online at the following links:
Norovirus fact sheet
Flu fact sheet
Vellore Woods School Council Executive: Ann Chambers–Smith (Co-Chair)
Lynette Katsivo (Co-Chair)
Alexandra Balasoiu (Treasurer)
Sandra Borzellino (Secretary)
School Council can be contacted via email at: [email protected]
School Council—Next Meeting Monday, March 21st, 2016
The Grade 8 overnight trip
took place from Wednes-
day, February 3rd to Friday,
February 5th.
Students boarded the bus
north to Lake Rousseau and
engaged in many activities
over the three days there
including:
Cross country skiing
Indoor rock climbing
High and low ropes
Tubing
Snow Shoeing
Team building chal-
lenges
A special thank you to Mr.
McInnis for organizing the
trip. Thanks go out as well
to Ms. Burnett, Ms. War-
rington and Ms. Hishon for
accompanying the students
on this overnight adventure!
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Muskoka Woods 2016
P A G E 5
Upcoming Family and Parent/Guardian Evenings
Family Math Night—
Welcome to Mathville!
When: Wednesday, April 13th, 2016
Where: Vellore Woods PS
First Floor
What: Students are invited to bring their families to Mathville—the Vellore Woods Math Community! Visit
various community places and participate in math activities! At the end of your visit to Mathville,
families will receive various math items to continue the learning at home!
By Parents, For Parents
Creating True “Face Time” In Our Homes
When: Thursday, April 7th, 2016
5:30—6:00 p.m.—light dinner available for purchase in gym
6:00—7:30 p.m.—Parent session in the library; babysitting provided for children
Where: Vellore Woods PS
Library and Gym
What: Parents/Guardians are invited to participate in a discussion on two topics:
1) How to create an environment of trust and open communication in your home, where children
feel safe to talk about anything and where parents can take a proactive role in helping their children
make wise decisions.
2) Making good decisions and creating safe boundaries for children regarding technology.
Information is now available on the YRDSB website for various Summer Programs that will
be available this summer at this link: http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/summer/Pages/
default.aspx
Grade 7—8 Summer School (language and mathematics reinforcement)
Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8 Summer Institute
Summer Learning Programs
Did you know?
The first large winter Carnival
in Quebec City, the world’s
snow capital, took place in
1894. Often faced with win-
ter’s hardships, the city’s popu-
lation reinvented this popular
tradition with a winter celebra-
tion that warmed up the hearts
of all of its revellers. Inter-
rupted by two wars, then the
economic crisis of 1929, the
Carnival was held sporadically
until the second half of the
century. In 1954, in the con-
text of the economic develop-
ment of the Old Capital, a
group of business people re-
launched the festivities. That
year, Bonhomme was born and
elected the event’s representa-
tive. The first official edition of
the Québec Winter Carnival
took place in 1955. The Carni-
val snowballed into an undeni-
able manifestation for the en-
tire Québec City population,
and was an important vehicle
for tourism and economical
activity in the city.
From one winter to the next,
the Carnival enriched its activ-
ity program. It has since added
even more popular activities,
such as winter sports, snow
sculptures, and activities based
on the traditional Québec life-
style, such as canoe races and
dogsled races. The Québec
Winter Carnival is the largest
winter carnival in the world
today, and is third on the List
of Top Carnivals after the fa-
mous carnivals in Rio and New
Orleans.
From: https://carnaval.qc.ca/
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Winter Carnaval!
Character Trait for the Month of March
PERSEVERANCE We stick to a goal and work hard even in the face of obstacles and challenges.
We complete all tasks and assignments.
We are very excited to celebrate winter with our "Winter Carnaval." Our Equity Team has
been working hard to organize a week of of activities beginning Monday, March 7th and
ending on Friday, March 11th. The following are just some of the highlights of the festivi-
ties:
Monday, March 7th Sash, Scarf and Toque Day Wear your favourite item to school.
Tuesday, March 8th Carnaval Sports Spirit Day Wear your favourite sports jersey, t-shirt, etc)
Wednesday, March 9th Red and White Day Wear red and white clothing to reflect Bonhomme Carna
val's colours.
Thursday, March 10th Blue and White Day Wear the school colours to show your school pride.
Friday, March 11th Outdoor Carnaval Day Students will rotate to different stations participating in
team building activities-including a stop in the French
cafe for hot chocolate.
Carnaval is a Canadian tradition and a great way to encourage school spirit and teamwork
amongst all students. Please help us celebrate the season!
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From York Region Public Health
Some sample questions
to ask your child when
reflecting their work.
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Monthly Math Insert
Have you thought
about…?
What do you notice
about…?
What patterns do
you see?
Does this problem/
answer make sense
to you?
How does this com-
pare to…?
What could you start
with to help you ex-
plore the possibili-
ties?
How can you verify
this answer?
What evidence of
your thinking can you
share?
Is this a reasonable
answer, given that…?
Last month we shared information about Reasoning and Proving and role of the student
in this process.
It is important for students to demonstrate that they are reflecting on and monitoring
their thinking to help clarify their understanding as they complete an investigate or solve
a problem (e.g., by assessing the effectiveness of strategies and processes used, by pro-
posing alternative approaches, by judging the reasonableness of results, by verifying solu-
tions). Students become good problem solvers when they regularly and consciously re-
flect on and monitor their own thought process.
Reflecting — Student’s Role
Considering Data Collected Search for relevant primary and secondary data
Check that data being gathered is appropriate to the inquiry
Reflecting on new skills, concepts, and questions
to see how they connect to prior knowledge Apply and extend knowledge to new situations
Examine questions and demonstrate flexibility in choice of strategy
based on the nature of the question
Verify a solution to a problem by using a different method
Consider the reasonableness of their answer
Self-monitor progress while problem solving and revise, as necessary
Propose alternative approaches to a problem
Figure This! Math Challenges for Families Did you try the February challenge? Square manhole covers can be tipped diagonally and fall through the hole!
Try this new math challenge with your family...we will share the answer in April’s newsletter! These math chal-
lenges come from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics website (http://figurethis.nctm.org/).
Additional Challenges:
1. Create words that are spelled the same backward or forward. Such words are palindromes.
2. Create sentences that read the same backward or forward when punctuation is ignored.
3. What times on a digital clock can be read the same in different directions?
4. Some letters can be rotated 180o (or a half circle) to form different letters; for example “d” becomes “p.”
What other lowercase letters can be rotated to form different letters?
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