the eagle November 2, 2018
Welcome to our community newsletter, a quick update of the going-ons at Thornhill Public School.
Dates for the Calendar
Tournament
Nov 13 - Int. Boys Volleyball Area
Tournament; School Council Meeting
Nov 22-23 - Parent-Teacher Interviews
Website: thornhill.ps.yrdsb.ca Twitter: @Thornhill_ps
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Month of Gratitude For the month of No- vember, TPS will be learning more about gratitude. We will be fo- cusing on being positive and thankful as we sup- port our students in- crease self-awareness. We hope to make TPS a
more positive learning environment! You can help at home by encouraging your child(ren) to reflect upon the different things that they are grateful for. Remem- ber that gratitude and attitude are not challenges; they are choices. Thank you for your continued support!
Remembrance Day November 11th is Re- membrance Day. TPS will be holding a Re- membrance Day Assem- bly on Monday, Novem- ber 17th at 10:30. Par- ents are invited to join us. Students are asked to wear red and/or white and dress respectfully.
Thank you!
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Parent-Teacher Interviews will be held on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23. Time slots will be made available for reservation next week on the Edsby platform. Parents who have not yet activated their Edsby ac- counts are asked to do so BEFORE next week. If you are having any issues with your account, please contact one of our admin assistants in the office! Thank you.
FLU SEASON IS HERE Get the flu shot as early as possible
The first and best step to preventing the flu (or influenza), is to get the flu shot every year. The flu spreads quickly and easily from an infected person to others and anyone can get it. Getting the flu shot can protect you, your family and those around you.
Students may be at higher risk of getting the flu as they come together in close public spaces including the classroom, gymnasium, lunch room and library.
The flu shot is especially important for students who have a chronic condition (e.g. asthma, diabetes) or those who live with or have close contact with a pregnant woman, kids less than five years old, or a resident of a nursing home or other chronic care facility since these groups are at higher risk of getting very sick or being hospitalized because of the flu.
Flu shots are free and are readily available at:
• Health care provider’s offices for people six months of age and older • Participating pharmacies, for people five years of age and older
In addition to getting the flu shot annually, here are some other health tips that can help prevent the spread of the flu:
• Wash your hands well and often with either soap and water or alcohol based hand rub • Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze (if you do not have a tissue,
cough into your upper sleeve) • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth • Stay home when you’re sick • Clean and disinfect surfaces and shared items
It’s important to get the flu shot as early as possible as it can take nearly two weeks for the influenza vaccine to take full effect.
To learn more about flu and flu vaccine, visit york.ca/flu.
PUBLIC HEALTH 1-877-464-9675 TTY 1-866-512-6228 york.ca/flu
groups & workshops
NOVEMBER 2018
MIND BODY CONNECTION FOR WOMEN PART 2 Join us for a 6 session series that continues building on the practice of Mindfulness for those who have already taken the part 1 group. Topics include: reducing stress and anxiety; gaining insights into limiting thoughts and habits; exploring self-worth and self-esteem; fostering positivity and happiness.
Thurs Nov 1 | 1:30pm-3pm 4600 Bathurst St Lipa Green Centre
ONE FAMILY, TWO HOMES A six session series for families experiencing separation and divorce. Children participate in separate age appropriate groups which will help them to: feel better, deal with some of the myths and know where to get support. Topics for parents include: tips for keeping the kids out of the conflict, trends in family law and the impact of separation and divorce on children.
Thurs Nov 1 | 6:30pm-8pm 4600 Bathurst St Lipa Green Centre
MIND BODY CONNECTION FOR MEN Join us for a 6 session program for men who want to learn mindfulness and meditation in a safe and supportive group setting. Topics will include: stress and anxiety reduction, connecting with your mind and body, self-worth and self-esteem and general relaxation and happiness.
Mon Nov 5 | 7:30pm-9pm 4600 Bathurst St Lipa Green Centre
LIFE SKILLS FOR TODAY’S WOMAN A six session wellness group for women wanting to discuss relevant issues and wanting to make a change in their lives. Topics include: Time and stress management; building self-esteem; becoming more assertive and improving communication skills.
Mon Nov 5 | 7pm-9pm 9600 Bathurst St OR Wed Nov 7 | 7pm-9pm 4600 Bathurst St
MIND, BODY, CONNECTION FOR WOMEN PART 1 Join us in a 6 session group for women who want to learn the practice of mindfulness and meditation in a safe and supportive group setting. Topics will include: stress and anxiety reduction, connecting with your mind and body, enhancing your self-worth and self-esteem, and learning about general relaxation and happiness.
Tues Nov 6 | 1:30pm-3pm OR Tues Nov 6 | 7pm-8:30pm 4600 Bathurst St Lipa Green Centre
EFFECTIVE PARENTING A four session group to help parents learn what they can do to raise a happy, motivated and well behaved child. For parents of children ages 2 to 10 years. Topics include: how to nurture self-esteem; encourage problem solving; increase communication and set appropriate limits and discipline.
Tues Nov 6 | 7pm-9pm 4600 Bathurst St OR Wed Nov 19 | 7pm-9pm 9600 Bathurst St
WIDOW/WIDOWERS under 68 BEREAVEMENT A six session evening group for men and women under 68 years of age and who have recently lost a partner or spouse. Topics to be discussed may include: coping with grief, living with loneliness, changing relationships, and new beginnings.
Tues Nov 6 | 7:30pm-9pm 4600 Bathurst St Lipa Green Centre
ADULT CHILDREN LOSING A PARENT A six session group for adult children who have recently lost a parent. Topics include: coping with grief, loss and legacy and resolving unfinished business.
Tues Nov 6 | 7:30pm-9pm 4600 Bathurst St Lipa Green Centre
HIGH CONFLICT DIVORCE A workshop for parents wanting to develop strategies and techniques to deal with a High Conflict situation and help to lessen the impact of that conflict on their children. This workshop is not for individuals in an abusive situation.
Tues Nov 6 | 7pm-9pm 4600 Bathurst St Lipa Green Centre
As with all of our programs, registration is required. Our groups and workshops are open to all members of the community regardless of cultural, religious and/or racial background and we offer a sliding scale for those who require fee reductions.
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For more information or to register please call Shawna Sidney at 416-638-7800 x 6215 or visit our website at jfandcs.com/groups
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groups & workshops
NOVEMBER 2018
WIDOW/WIDOWERS 68+ BEREAVEMENT A six session daytime group for men and women over 68 years of age and who have recently lost a partner or spouse. Topics to be discussed may include: coping with grief, living with loneliness, changing relationships, and new beginnings.
Wed Nov 7 | 1:30pm-3pm 4600 Bathurst St Lipa Green Centre
LIVING WITH TEENS Parenting your adolescent without losing your cool. A six session group for parents of teenagers. Topics include: setting appropriate limits; learning to let go; parent’s rights and responsibilities; keeping the lines of communication open; realistic expectations, and the pressures of drugs, alcohol, dating and sexuality.
Thurs Nov 8 | 7:30pm-9pm 9600 Bathurst St Lebovic Community Centre
THE CHALLENGE OF ANGER FOR WOMEN A six session group for women who want to learn how to express their anger in an assertive, non- aggressive way. Topics include: understanding what triggers your anger; emotional and physical responses to anger and alternative techniques to express your anger.
Tues Nov 13 | 6:30pm-8pm 35 Madison Ave Gordon S. Wolfe Branch
PARENTING THE CHILD/TEEN WITH ADHD This is a four week group for parents of children/teens diagnosed with ADHD who are wanting to learn more about ADHD and develop strategies for assisting their children at home and at school.
Tues Nov 20 | 7pm-9pm 4600 Bathurst St Lipa Green Centre
CHANGING YOUR ADHDitude: LIVING WITH ADULT ADHD A 4 session group for ADULTS who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD and want to learn the necessary skills and strategies to take charge and create positive change in their lives. Topics include: Defining and understanding your ADHD; reorganizing the disorganized mind; taking charge of your issues and learning to focus; and establishing realistic expectations of yourself and others.
Wed Nov 21 | 6:30-8:30pm 35 Madison Ave Gordon S. Wolfe Branch
As with all of our programs, registration is required. Our groups and workshops are open to all members of the community regardless of cultural, religious and/or racial background and we offer a sliding scale for those who require fee reductions.
facebook.com/jfandcs
For more information or to register please call Shawna Sidney at 416-638-7800 x 6215 or visit our website at jfandcs.com/groups
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The hot lunch experts since 2001.
November 2018 Dear Parents, Winter is around the corner and so we would like to take this opportunity to clarify our policy on lunch service during inclement weather for your school. If the school buses are cancelled due to inclement weather and the schools are OPEN - Kid’s Kitchen lunches will still be delivered. Lunches will not automatically be cancelled due to bus cancellations. If you child is not going to school, please call us at 905-944-0210. We will extend our cancellation time to 8am ONLY on the days when the buses are cancelled. Our regular cancellation time is 7am. Cancellations will be accepted by PHONE Only. If you do not cancel lunch, it will be delivered to the school and still charged to your account. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help. Sincerely, Ruchi Vij & Pragna Khanna and the Kid’s Kitchen Team
905.944.0210 ruchi@kidskitchen.ca pragna@kidskitchen.ca www.kidskitchen.ca
UPDATES: NOVEMBER SPECIALS
We have made a couple of changes to our November Specials! We have cooked up a twist on one of our favourites! If your child likes lasagna or baked pasta…for the month of November your child can enjoy any of the following: The pasta special is now being served with an artisan mini pretzel bun -
Homemade Meat Lasagna Nests with a mini pretzel bun Tagliatelle pasta nests baked in our homemade tomato meat sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with an artisan mini pretzel bun.
or
Homemade Vegetarian Lasagna Nests (minced soy) with a mini pretzel bun Tagliatelle pasta nests baked with our homemade tomato sauce, minced soy and topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with an artisan mini pretzel bun.
Now Added:
Chicken pot pie & Apple slices Chicken chunks in a creamy sauce wrapped in a flaky crust. *contains lard (pork)
These items are available as a combo or entrée only. Visit us on-line to see our full menu. Our November specials are available for November 1st - 30th only. Place your orders today! It is never too late to order.
The Kid’s Kitchen hot lunch program is fully flexible and convenient. Place orders at any time for as many days as you like that suits your lifestyle. Please visit www.kidskitchen.ca to view our full menu. Made from scratch every day.
Your child(ren)’s lunches will always be made fresh in the morning. If we can’t make something, we only use suppliers that share our passion for high quality food. Ordering is easy!
Login to place your orders at www.kidskitchen.ca Orders are accepted until 10am the previous business day (on Friday for Monday orders). Spend more quality time with your kids. Leave the lunches to us! 905.944.0210 | www.kidskitchen.ca | information@kidskitchen.ca
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