E - BULLETIN UPDATE #1 September 2017 We have had a wonderful start to the school year at Cedarwood! The weather has been beautiful, our school and classroom routines are well on their way to being established, and fun and engaging events, lessons, and activities are happening throughout the school. We were pleased to welcome a number of new staff members who will be working at Cedarwood this year. We welcome, and in some cases welcome back, the following staff members: Ms. Irani (Gr. 1), Ms. Isse (Gr. 2), Ms. Baig (Gr. 2), Ms. Van de Kleut (Gr. 4), Ms. Baksh- Roopchan (Gr. 6), Ms. Barankin (Gr. 7), Ms. Chen (Jr. French), Ms. Tam (J/I French), Ms. Clarke (Music/ Dance), Ms. Johnson (Prep), Ms. Visvalingam (D-ECE), Mr. Hainschwang (Lead Caretaker), and Ms. Stiller (H.A.). We are currently short one fulltime secretary A in the office and we thank Ms. Kang and Ms. Mangos for their tireless efforts as we continue to wait for that position to be filled by the Board. Due to that shortage in staff in the office, some of our usual procedures are taking a little longer than usual to get started (e.g., the snack program, pizza lunches, etc). We thank you for your patience as we work through our usual list of start -up items, while also doing the variety of safe arrival tasks that are required to be completed on a daily basis. Kiss and Ride Update We would like to thank the many families who are putting the safety of our students before their individual convenience when dropping off or picking up their children each day. Our goal is to ensure the safe arrival of all members of the school community on a daily basis. We still have some people however who are not sup- porting this goal. Please remember that all drivers using the kiss and ride are asked to make a “RIGHT TURN” out of the driveway and to then drive to Denison and turn left to get back to their homes. We also ask drivers to please respect and obey the posted street signs and not park illegally or make 3-point turns any- where around the school. As a big school, there is a great deal of traffic in front of and around the school on side streets, both during pick up and drop off times. Putting the safety of pedestrians ( our children!!!!) before your own convenience is expected and the right thing to do! Again, we thank our families for putting the safety of our students first by following our established rules and for obeying the posted street signs. Walking to and from school each day continues to be encouraged as it really helps to alleviate traffic conges- tion, is better for the environment, and is also good daily exercise! Another suggestion that has been brought forward for families who live a little bit farther from the school is to drive part of the way, park on a quiet side street near the school, and to then walk the remainder of the way. Car Seat and Booster Seat Legislation On a related note in regard to traffic safety, we remind everyone that the Ontario Highway Traffic Act states that all children in Ontario under the age of eight, must be strapped into a child seat or booster seat when travelling in a vehicle. It also states that all occupants must have their own designated seat belt. Please be aware that we are obligated to notify the police/C.A.S. if it is noticed that certain drivers are not complying with this law. We thank everyone in advance for making sure that the children in their vehicles are safe while being transported to and from home. This information is being shared in this bulletin to help those who may not be familiar with the traffic regulations in Ontario. Our goal as always, of course, is to help keep our chil- dren safe. 399 Elson Street, Markham, ON L3S 4R8 (905) 294-5756 Principal: Paul Battler Vice Principal: Araby Porter Superintendent: Camille Logan (905) 940-7800 Trustee: Juanita Nathan (905) 471–2553 School Website: http://www.cedarwood.ps.yrdsb.ca School Email: [email protected] Upcoming Highlights... September 25-29 Safety Week September 25-P. A. Day September 27-Meet the Staff-Curriculum Night September 28-Terry Fox Run September 29-Respect Assemblies Visitors Our Board’s Caring and Safe Schools policy requires that all visitors to the school, in- cluding parents, report direct- ly to the office when visiting the school. If you are seen walking the hallways at Ce- darwood without a visitors tag, you will be escorted to the office to sign in. This will be done for the safety of our students and staff members in the building. Sign In and Out Procedures As an added precaution in monitoring our attendance and being accountable for the safety of our students, we have sign in and sign out pro- cedures. When students arrive late for any reason, they must check in at the office to receive an admit slip. Students leaving for appoint- ments or any other reason must be signed out by a par- ent or guardian in our “Sign Out” Binder. Student Medications In keeping with board policy, the staff is not allowed to keep or administer any medicaon to a student without first receiving a signed consent form from a par- ent. This form P662-02 “Administraon of Oral Medica- on” may be obtained from the school office. Please note that this also in- cludes Tylenol, Advil, inhalers and anbiocs. All medicaons must be kept in the school office at all mes. This is for the safety of all students. Uniforms: Students are required to wear their uniforms everyday to school. The school uniform consists of the following: 1. Solid red or white top ( no logos, words, etc., except for the Cedarwood crest or spirit wear). 2. Sweatshirts/Sweaters are also required to be solid red, white, or black ( no logos, words, etc., except for the Cedarwood crest or spirit wear). 3. Beige or Khaki pants or walking shorts. Jeans are not part of the uniform. Character trait for September is: R E S P E C T