As this epic first year at Churchville draws to a close, it is remarkable to look back on all we have accomplished and experienced together. We have gone from a nice piece of architecture to a vibrant learning community where staff and students are challenged to learn, grow, inquire, innovate, lead, create and explore. With over 60 different extra-curricular activities involving music, visual arts, robotics, technology, athletics, literacy, French, Mathematics and more, there is always something new to try. Parents, I am sure as you watch your children take advantage of these opportunities, you secretly yearn to be a student at Churchville, as we do too. None of this would happen without an outstanding and dedicated staff. They truly are remarkable and your children are reaping the benefits. Nor would this happen without you, our wonderful community. You are so supportive of all that we dream and do. What other school can boast that almost 1500 people showed up to celebrate the school's official opening. You are remarkable and we look forward to continuing the journey with you next year. We have new traditions to establish, new ideas to explore and new staff and families to welcome into our midst. Until September, we wish you a safe, happy, fun-filled summer! Mrs. Crofoot and Mrs. Ho (Proud Administrators) The school will be closed for the summer holiday and will resume regular business hours on Monday, August 29 th . Please ensure that you take the time during the week of August 29 th to September 2 to register your school aged children to avoid any disruption to your child’s first day of school. Please bring along all necessary paperwork and documentation to expedite the registration process. If you have any neigbhours or know of people moving into the area, please pass along the message to register early. Families, if you know that your travel plans will keep your child(ren) away at the beginning of the school year, would you please let the school know at your earliest opportunity in writing. Please send an email to Wendy White at [email protected]and include: name of child(ren) grade of child(ren) expected return date to school Churchville Chatter Home of the Chargers Newsletter Edition 5 June 29, 2016 WHAT AN INCREDIBLE YEAR REGISTRATION AND EXTENDED VACATIONS Stay up to date. Following us on twitter (Churchville PS). Check our daily e-announcements at https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zhKgqvCFfd4U5tN1R3SG7d07mwW0AO2VMcp5RbcVQMk and by checking our website http://schools.peelschools.org/1436/Pages/default.aspx . Newsletters will be published bimonthly and posted on our website.
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As this epic first year at Churchville draws to a close, it is remarkable to look back on all we have accomplished and experienced together. We have gone from a nice piece of architecture to a vibrant learning community where staff and students are challenged to learn, grow, inquire, innovate, lead, create and explore. With over 60 different extra-curricular activities involving music, visual arts, robotics, technology, athletics, literacy, French, Mathematics and more, there is always something new to try. Parents, I am sure as you watch your children take advantage of these opportunities, you secretly yearn to be a student at Churchville, as we do too. None of this would happen without an outstanding and dedicated staff. They truly are remarkable and your children are reaping the benefits. Nor would this happen without you, our wonderful community. You are so supportive of all that we dream and do. What other school can boast that almost 1500 people showed up to celebrate the school's official opening. You are remarkable and we look forward to continuing the journey with you next year. We have new traditions to establish, new ideas to explore and new staff and families to welcome into our midst. Until September, we wish you a safe, happy, fun-filled summer!
Mrs. Crofoot and Mrs. Ho
(Proud Administrators) The school will be closed for the summer holiday and will resume regular business hours on Monday, August 29th. Please ensure that you take the time during the week of August 29th to September 2 to register your school aged children to avoid any disruption to your child’s first day of school. Please bring along all necessary paperwork and documentation to expedite the registration process. If you have any neigbhours or know of people moving into the area, please pass along the message to register early. Families, if you know that your travel plans will keep your child(ren) away at the beginning of the school year, would you please let the school know at your earliest opportunity in writing. Please send an email to Wendy White at [email protected] and include:
name of child(ren)
grade of child(ren)
expected return date to school
Churchville Chatter
Home of the Chargers
Newsletter Edition 5
June 29, 2016
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE YEAR
REGISTRATION AND EXTENDED VACATIONS
Stay up to date. Following us on twitter (Churchville PS). Check our daily e-announcements at
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zhKgqvCFfd4U5tN1R3SG7d07mwW0AO2VMcp5RbcVQMk and by
GET INVOLVED! HAVE YOUR SAY! Become an even stronger member of the Churchville family by getting involved with school council. Those interested in becoming part of school council should provide their names - and a short bio - to the school by September 9, 2016 as elections will be held at the school's Open House on October 6, 2016. But remember, even if you are not on the Council itself, you are still welcome to attend any and all school council meetings as they are open to everyone in the Churchville community. A Nomination form is posted on the school website in the Forms section. Class placement information for the next school year is written on the report card. The class number is located on the first page, beside the grade level for next year. Please remember the class number assigned to your child as this will be the only communication for this information. On the first day of school, all staff and students will be meeting at the back of school. Students will look for the sign with their assigned class number.
- COMING THIS SEPTEMBER – PLEASE READ For safety and efficiency reasons, Peel District School Board will now be offering School Cash Online as its preferred method of payment for all school fees, including everything from field trips to yearbooks. School Cash Online helps parents and community members pay school-related fees safely, quickly and easily. By using School Cash Online, you help increase efficiency and security at school by making payments directly into your school's bank account. This allows teachers and administrative staff to focus on helping students, and not counting cash. Plus, you get to stay informed of your child's activities and needs! It takes less than 5 minutes to register. A detailed instruction sheet will be in the student handbook. Please take some time in early September to register and create an account. For a copy of our full newsletter, please visit our school website.
Have a fun and safe summer!
SCHOOL COUNCIL
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
CASHLESS SCHOOL
FULL NEWSLETTER
We wish the following staff members well as they will not be with us at Churchville in the upcoming school year:
Ms. Ulisko Ms. Tu Ms. MacDougal
Mr. Pecino Ms. Singla Ms. Purdy
Ms. Shackleton Mr. MacDonald Ms. MacOdrum
Ms. McKay Ms. Sharma Ms. Sanderson
Ms. Bamrah Ms. Baker Ms. Salvisburg
Ms. Vachon Ms. Wedemire (on maternity leave)
Ms. Wright (on maternity leave)
Ms. Custodio Mr. Ayubi Ms. Land
Ms. Valladares
Welcome to the following staff members who will be joining the Churchville family in the upcoming school year:
Ms. Dytyniak - 0.5 VP Ms. Hameed Ms. Choptiany
Ms. Low Ms. Roberts Ms. Gladding
Ms. Gigliotti Ms. Philip Ms. Peters
Ms. Ryder Ms. Hage
Ms. Hurford Ms. Moore
On Friday, June 24th the Jr. Lego team enjoyed a day of collaboration at Eldorado PS. They had the opportunity to discover different ways to use Lego with stop motion animation, mazes and more. Our Lego mentor team presented their amazing Sumo Robots at the end of the day with a battle of the bots. All together, our hard work over the past few weeks paid off and we had a great time exploring Lego and fellow students from other schools.
FAREWELL AND WELCOME
LEGO SHOWCASE
Congratulations to the Senior Ultimate Frisbee team for winning yet another bronze medal for Churchville this year. The team competed at an exceptional level considering the talent of the other teams and the tough physical conditions. Great job team! – Coach Pagnan The Team: Debbie Y., Swayam T., Arham U., Aura M., Arshpreet G., Michelle B., Sahil B., Angel A., Moyo A. and Sohaib A.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
IMPORTANT CHANGE COMING SEPTEMBER 2016 Report student absences through new SafeArrival system Beginning Sept. 6, 2016, all parents/guardians need to report their children’s full-day absences, late arrivals and/or early departures from school via our new automated SafeArrival phone number at 1-855-209-6155, online at pdsb.schoolconnects.com, or by downloading the mobile app for Apple and Android devices. For absences longer than 5 consecutive school days, please contact the school office. Parents are encouraged to provide an email address to schools. Parents who have an email address on file at school will receive an email invitation from Synrevoice Technologies during the week of August 29. The invitation will include login information. Starting the week of August 29, parents who do not have an email address on file at the school can visit pdsb.schoolconnects.com and choose CREATE LOGIN to create your account and receive login credentials that can be used online or with the mobile app. Parents need to have a cell phone that
is capable of receiving text messages to complete the setup process. The cell phone number must be
on file with the school. All three options are available 24 hours a day. There is no longer an absence reporting phone line at school. If you have any questions or require any assistance, contact the school directly.
Peel board reduces transportation distance eligibility for students in grades 7, 8
Based on feedback from parents and community members, Peel District School Board trustees have approved a change to reduce the transportation distance eligibility for students in grades 7 and 8. Effective the 2016-17 school year, the Peel board eligibility distances for transportation will be as follows:
kindergarten students – 1 km
grades 1 to 4 students – 1.6 km
grades 5 to 6 students – 2 km
grades 7 to 8 students – 2 km (previously 3.2 km)
grades 9 to 12 students – 3.8 km The distances noted above are measured along sidewalks, roadways and pedestrian walkways from the school property to the home property line. Measurements to determine eligibility are conducted exclusively using the Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR) GIS software system.
Transportation eligibility
STOPR has a website where you can find out whether your child is eligible for transportation based on your home address. After July 1, 2016, visit businfo.stopr.ca, click on "Transportation Eligibility" and enter your information. In addition, if your child is eligible for transportation, you can securely access your child’s specific transportation information, including bus stop location and pick-up and drop-off times, from businfo.stopr.ca as of August 29, 2016. Click on “Student Login” and enter the information required. To ensure privacy of information, you will be required to enter the Ontario Education Number (OEN), which can be found on your child’s report card. For families of students who do not have an OEN and will be attending year 1 kindergarten, you may access your child’s transportation information in the last week of August.
Learn more For more information on transportation policies, procedures, late buses and cancellations, please visit www.stopr.ca.
2016 Peel Pride Family Picnic
The Peel District School Board's Make Peel Proud Spectrum Committee is proud to be participating at The Peel Pride Family Picnic. Come and show your Peel Pride as we help celebrate our region's LGBTQ communities at Peel Pride's 2016 Family Picnic. Bring your family and friends to take part in an all ages day full of fun and games. Don't forget to bring your blanket or chairs, food, drink and sun-wear. Hope to see you there!
When: Saturday, July 16, 2016 (rain or shine) Where: Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park, Queen Street East and Central Park Drive in Brampton Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Preparing for the summer sun Excessive exposure to the sun can lead to health concerns such as sunburn and skin cancer. As
summer approaches and the weather gets warmer, it is necessary to apply sunscreen to protect
ourselves from too much sun damage and burns.
In summer, we are exposed to higher levels of ultraviolet (UV) rays. This exposure is a risk
factor for developing skin cancer and cataracts later in life. The UV index is the measure
commonly used in Canada to assess the strength of the sun’s UV rays risk on a given day.
What is the UV Index?
The index scale ranges from 0 to 10. The higher the value, the more intense ultraviolet rays.
The UV index is calculated daily by Environment Canada using ozone and weather information.
It can vary from day to day with changes in the ozone layer – the thinner the ozone layer, the
higher the index reading.
How to protect your family from the sun?
Wear a hat (preferably with a broad brim), sunglasses and protective clothing on sunny
days.
Use sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or greater whenever you're outdoors.
Encourage your children to play in shady areas if they are outside for a long period of
time.
Remember that sunburn can occur even on a cloudy day, as up to 80 per cent of UV rays
can penetrate light clouds, and 40 per cent of UV rays can bounce back from sand, water
or concrete.
Summer activities that boost learning Kindergarten to grade 4 Sorting and stacking – Teach classification skills with dinnerware. Ask your child to match and
stack dishes of similar sizes and shapes. Also have your child sort flatware – forks with forks,
spoons with spoons. This is like recognizing the shapes of letters and numbers.
Comic strip writing – Use comic strips to help with writing. Cut the segments of a comic strip
apart and ask your child to arrange them in order. Then ask your child to fill in the words of the
characters (orally or in writing).
Float and sink – Encourage hypothesizing (guessing). Use several objects – soap, a dry sock, a
bottle of shampoo, a wet sponge, an empty bottle. Ask your child which objects will float when
dropped into water in a sink or bathtub. Then drop the objects in the water, one by one, to see
what happens.
Grades 5 to 8 Follow the news – As a family, choose an important news event to follow for a day or two. Ask
each person to find as much information on the topic as possible – read newspapers, look at
online news webpages, listen to the radio and watch TV news. Then talk about what everyone
learned.
Pro and con: what do you think? – Make a family game of discussing a special issue. For
example, "Teenagers should be allowed to vote," or "There should never be any homework." Ask
your children to think of all the reasons they can to support their views. Then ask them to think
of reasons opposing their views. Which views are most convincing? For variety, assign family
members to teams and have them prepare their arguments pro and con.
Stretch, run, walk – Ask your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day. For example,
run or walk briskly for 10 minutes. Walk, when possible, instead of driving, for any distance less
than a mile. Have your child make a week-long exercise plan. Try to think of a modest reward
for sticking to the plan and exercise with your child.
Let your voice be heard – Promote good citizenship. Help your child write a letter to the editor
of the local newspaper about an issue affecting children – for example, suggest that a bike path
be built near the school or that a city event be planned for youngsters. Children are citizens, and
their ideas are worth hearing.
The Peel District School Board’s We Welcome the World Centres located in Brampton, Malton and Mississauga, are the first point of contact for all newcomer families to become familiar with the educational system in Peel. The centres are open all year—including the summer months. In addition to providing literacy and numeracy assessments, We Welcome the World Centres provide newcomers with a host of services including: reception, orientation, interpretation and referrals.
At each centre, parents/guardians and students will discover: • computer portals—guided introduction to the Peel Welcome to School Kits and other Peel
resources • settlement service information • translation of materials to support the reception and assessment process • age and grade appropriate educational and related program resources • audio-visual materials to explain the adult education program • professionally administered child-care (only available during assessment and orientation
process) • information about various community supports and programming available
For more information about the We Welcome the World Centre and the services they provide, call 905-366-8791.
IDLE-FREE Zone
Our school is working to protect the health of our students and the health of our environment.
We ask you to show your support by turning off your engine while dropping off or waiting to
pick up your child at school.
The emissions that come from our tailpipes harm all of us, especially children who breathe more
and at a faster rate than adults. By turning off your car, our students, teachers and parents won't
breathe in unhealthy fumes as they enter school.
Air pollution also poses particular risks for our children with asthma. So, if you're going to be
sitting still for more than 60 seconds, remember to turn your car's engine off. You'll not only
improve our air, you'll also save money in fuel and vehicle wear and tear costs—then we can all