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BEATTY-FLEMING SR. P.S.

Home of the Panthers!

Home of P.R.I.D.E.!

Proud Respectful Intense Determined Enthusiastic

Upcoming Events & Important Dates:

School Council Meeting: Wednesday, Nov.5th, 2014 @ 6:30 p.m. in the library Progress Reports go home: Nov. 7, 2014 Parent-teacher interviews: Nov. 14th, 2014 Peel Advantage Fair: Nov. 8, 2014 @ Harold Brathwaite Secondary School Extended French Information Night: Nov. 20th 7—8 p.m. in the library

Principal & Vice Principal’s Message

Progress Reports and Student/Teacher/Parent

Conferences at Beatty-Fleming

Reporting is one of the ways we try and communicate to

parents about how your child is doing academically. and

in development of their learning skills at school. It is a

way to indicate progress in relation to the standards

established by the Ministry of Education. The student is

always at the centre of learning and it is very important

that they be a part of the assessment, reporting and

learning process.

As part of the reporting process, teachers invite parents

to review student progress at a conference. This is a

valuable time for parents to converse about how their

child is doing from their perspective and to ask questions

about learning. The student should be the leader of the

conference. It is, after all, their learning journey. All

students, especially adolescents, need to have a vested

interest in their own progress and should be an

instrumental part of the dialogue. Staff and students will

be preparing to make these three-way conferences a

success. In the event that you need to have an adult-to-

adult conversation please set another time for either a

telephone, or face-to-face, meeting with the teacher.

Mrs. Bharath and I look forward to seeing you at our

Student/Teacher/Parent Conferences on November 13th

and 14th.

Sincerely,

Mr. S. Sabourin Mrs. S. Bharath

Beatty-Fleming Sr. P. S., 21Campbell Drive, Brampton, Ont., L6X 2H6 Phone: 905-457-6107 Fax: 905-457-2996 Attendance Line: 905-457-6107 http://schools.peelschools.org/1503 Principal: Shawn Sabourin Vice-Principal: Sheela Bharath Superintendent: Ted Byers, 905-451-2862 Trustee: Steve Kavanagh, 905-457-3132


Beatty-Fleming is our name, and learning is our game!

Peel board students have choice Explore program options at makingmyway.ca Students have different needs, interests and abilities—our schools offer great educational

opportunities to help all students achieve. For students looking for a more focused,

specialized program, here are some options:

Regional programs start in grades 6, 7 and 9 Students in regional programs still complete all of the requirements of the Ontario

curriculum, but there is an increased focus on an area of interest. Programs include:

Actively in Motion (AIM), Advanced Placement, Arts, Arts and Technology, Graphic

Design Management: Flexography, International Baccalaureate, International Business

and Technology, International and Executive Leadership , Academy, SciTech, Sports,

Strings, Truck and Coach Technology

Specialist High Skills Major programs start in grade 11 Specialist High Skills Major programs allow students to focus their learning on a

specific economic sector, while meeting the requirements to graduate from secondary

school. Students gain sector-recognized certification and career-relevant training. The

programs support the transition after graduation to apprenticeship training, college,

university or the workplace. Peel board schools offer Specialist High Skills Major

programs in the following areas:

Arts & Culture, Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Construction, Environment,

Health and Wellness, Hospitality and Tourism, Information and Communications

Technology, Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services, Manufacturing, Non-

Profit, Sports, Transportation

More options for Peel board students

co-operative education programs provide workplace experience

extended French starts in grade 7

dual credit programs allow student to earn college credits at the same time as

secondary school credits

alternative programs are available for students who need flexible school hours, are

dealing with unique situations, or require more support

Our guidance counsellors can help students determine which courses will best meet their

needs, interests and abilities—contact the school to make an appointment.

For more information about regional programs, Specialist High Skills Major programs

and other programs of choice available to Peel board students, visit

www.makingmyway.ca.


Grade 8 Parent Information Nights **The time period for selecting courses for high school has been moved to an earlier time ( late October to early November) board wide. As such, grade 8 parent information nights, as well as regional program information nights have also moved up to an earlier time to accommodate this. Please note: There will NOT be course level teacher recommendations for option sheets from David Suzuki SS this year. **

Regional Program Parent Information Night


School Date and Time

Actively in Motion (for grade 6 Students) at Royal Orchard

Jan. 12, 2015 - 7 p.m.

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social media

Social media is the easiest and fastest way to stay connected to the amazing things happening in the Peel District School Board. Follow @Peelschools on Twitter to: learn about our schools and programs find out if buses are cancelled during

bad weather share the Peel smile

Follow @Peelschools on Instagram

where we share motivational and

inspirational #PeelProud moments.

Follow Peel schools on Facebook at

www.facebook.com/peelschools

Our school is on social media too!

Follow us on Twitter @ Beatty Fleming



Is Extended French right for my child?

If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2015, one of the important choices

you will make is whether you want to register your child in Extended French.

What is the program like? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the

program?

One way to help answer these questions is to attend the information meeting on

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Extended French school your child would

attend.

To find out the Extended French school your child would attend:

call the school in your area

visit our website www.peelschools.org/French

call 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212

Registration Registration for Grade 7 Extended French for the 2015-16 school year will be available

online at www.peelschools.org/French on Monday Nov. 24, 2014 at 9 a.m.

The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4 p.m. Registrants after that date

will be put on a waiting list.

Important dates

Information meeting Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 7 p.m.

Registration opens Monday Nov. 24, 2014 at 9 a.m.

Registration deadline Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4 p.m.

For more information

visit www.peelschools.org/French

call your nearest Extended French school

talk with parents who have children in the Extended French program

For schools in Brampton/Caledon/Malton

Peel Board Advantage Education Fair on Nov. 8

If you live in Brampton or Caledon, plan to attend the Peel Board

Advantage Education Fair at Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary

School on Nov. 8. Drop by between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn about

our middle schools with regional programs and secondary schools

in Brampton, Caledon and Malton. Staff and students will be

available to answer questions about the schools’ academic and

extracurricular programs.



Choose Action on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week during the week of November 16 to 22. Across the Peel board, schools use many programs and initiatives to prevent bullying and to intervene when bullying happens. Though the programs vary, their messages are consistent. Students are taught to:

define bullying identify forms of bullying identify roles in bullying relationships, for example the person

who bullies, the target, the bystander or the trusted advocate determine how to safely “choose action” to prevent and

intervene in bullying & harassment demonstrate character attributes and be a leader to help

maintain positive and safe school communities Every school has a Climate for Learning and Working Team which is required to develop a Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan as part of the School Success Plan. Also, every employee who is involved in the care and service of students is obligated to report in writing to the school administration any action for which the principal must consider suspension or expulsion. Bullying is an offence that must be considered for suspension. Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13: The Accepting Schools Act, that came into effect on September 1, 2012. For more information, visit: www.peelschools.org/aboutus/safeschools/bullying/ or www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html

Need help in math? Free tutoring now available online Math students in grades 7 to 10 can access live, interactive online math help by

visiting www.homeworkhelp.ilc.org. Homework Help is free, real-time math tutoring by

certified Ontario teachers. Students can log in from Sunday to Thursday, between

5:30 and 9:30 p.m. for individualized confidential math tutoring. There are discussion

rooms for each grade where students can join and see what questions other students

are asking, watch the tutors draw on the whiteboard – and ask their own question for

on-the-spot help. Students will also find 24/7 discussion rooms, video lessons and

commonly asked questions. Other online math resources include math games and a

virtual locker, where students can save their work.

http://www.peelschools.org/aboutus/safeschools/bullying/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html

http://www.homeworkhelp.ilc.org


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October has been an exciting month in the gym. Students have

continued their house point competition. Fitting for our Beatty-

Fleming panthers, the blue and yellow squads have been locked in a

tight battle, taking turns with the lead on an almost daily basis. At

the time of writing this article, the blue squad has a slim 50 point

margin, with a total of 2086 points, over yellow who has 2036. Red

and green remain in a close neck to neck battle for third, with 1956

for red and 1953 for green. Of course, those standings could have

already changed. Students can check the link for up to date

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With the end of October comes the end of our volleyball unit, as

students will start handball in gym class. In November, teams will

begin tryouts for the boys and girls volleyball teams, as they begin

to prepare for the upcoming season. The Panthers boys and girls flag

football teams have also been competing in league play throughout

October and are preparing for the upcoming playoffs on Tuesday

November 4th.

Volleyball intramurals will come to a close in November, as

handball intramurals will begin. In addition to the handball

intramurals in the gym, the S.T.O.R.M. team has been, and will

continue offering activities at lunch, with flag football, basketball

and bean bag toss as opportunities for students to compete, stay

active and earn house points for their team. Mr. Smith, Phys Ed. Teacher



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―Ugh. Math.‖ Unfortunately, this is the attitude many students (and adults) have about math. If we're going to help our students achieve numeracy greatness, we need to turn these negative attitudes into

positive ones. So, our three-year math strategy, EngageMath, starts with something we have

enormous influence over—our attitude towards math.

Everyone is born with a math gene According to Stanford University Professor Carol Dweck, students who believe that intelligence or math and science ability is a fixed trait are at a significant disadvantage compared to students who believe their abilities can be developed. Like anything else, our talents and abilities in math are nurtured only if we have a growth mindset about them. A ―Yes I can‖ attitude when it comes to numeracy is the first step. A ―Count on Us‖ attitude comes next. To learn more about Dweck's research on student mindsets and how they help students fulfill their potential, watch her Ridley lecture here: http://bit.ly/RidleyDweck.

Online math parent resources While the Peel board’s EngageMath strategy plans out certain actions, it is by no means a magic bullet to answering the questions and challenges surrounding numeracy and student achievement. Math success for all our students requires a strong partnership between home and school. That's why we're committed to providing you with the parent resources you need to help us boost math achievement. Online resources to help you support your child or teen's numeracy success are available on the Peel board’s website at http://www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild/math. There you will find links to: tip sheets Homework Help Mathies.ca mathematics curriculum

Hold the date: Parent Numeracy & Beyond Conference

Saturday, April 18, 2015 – 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Fletcher’s Meadow Secondary School, Brampton Plan to attend our annual, free Parent Conference on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Take one day to enjoy:

a powerful keynote presentation focused on math success

your choice of more than 45 practical workshops facilitated by Peel board staff

a display area with educational exhibits from local organizations This year, a large number of morning workshops will provide parents with strategies to help you

support math success at home. Brochures will be sent home with all Peel students in January.

Registration will open at that time and information will also be posted to www.peelschools.org.





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