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In This Issue

SCSTC Information

Daily Physical

Education

STEAM Lab

Math Club

Dental Screening

Ontario Early Years

Program Information

The ZONES of

regulation

See page 3 for more information on the Pedometer Project

February Character Trait INCLUSIVENESS: We include everyone in what we do and value their unique

contributions.

Grade 8 Information Night — February 7th

Is your child starting Grade 9 next year? High school information nights happen

this winter! Information nights give an overview of what’s new and what to expect,

and are a chance to ask questions.

High school is an exciting time—there are so many programs, clubs and activities

for students to try. Try to attend the information night at Banting Memorial High

School on Tuesday February 7th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. to find out what’s offered at

Banting. More information is available on SCDSB’s website at http://

www.scdsb.on.ca/Schools/Pages/highschool.aspx) to find out what’s offered at

your local high school.

If you can’t attend an event, call Banting to book an appointment to visit.

Grade 8 Curriculum Night

Wednesday February 1st at 6:30 PM@ Ernest Cumberland Elementary School.

Open to the families of our Grade 8 students to learn more about the curriculum in

Report Cards

Report cards go home Friday, February 17, 2016. Please take some time to share

and celebrate your child’s success.

Ernest Cumberland Elementary School February 2017

160 8th Avenue, Alliston, Ontario L9R 1A5

705 435-0676 Website: ern.scdsb.on.ca

E-mail: ernestcumberland@scdsb.on.ca

Mrs. Aileen Ross, Principal Mrs. Kristen Fennell, Vice Principal

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Spirit Day

February 14th

Get into the spirit this month by wearing

red and pink on Tuesday February 14th.

Operations Appreciation Day:

A chance to say ‘Thank You’ Feb. 8 is Operations Appreciation Day in the Simcoe County District School Board. We celebrate and recognize our custodians and operations maintenance employees for the great work they do every day to keep our schools safe and clean. We’d like to say thanks to Bonnie Regimbald, Claude Pilon and Jeff Hurtault.

Please take a moment to thank these very important staff members

on Feb. 8. .

Transitioning to Grade 9 As students progress from elementary

school to secondary school, important

personal student information is shared which

eases each student’s transition to secondary

school. Sharing this information also

improves our ability to program effectively to

benefit all students. Select student

information will be shared at different times

as appropriate. The collection and use of

personal student information for such

purposes is authorized under sections 170,

171, 190 Part X and Part XIII of the

Education Act. Please note that all

information used for the transition process is

limited, secure and protected at all times.

Please contact Daryl Halliday,

Superintendent of Education for this area, if

you would like more information about the

transition process at Ernest Cumberland

Elementary School.

Kindergarten Registration Do you (or someone you know) have a child who was born in 2013? If so, it’s time to register for Kindergarten in the SCDSB! Simcoe County’s public schools are now registering children for Kindergarten for the 2017-18 school year.

Required registration documents include birthdate documentation, proof of address and record of immunization. Visit www.scdsb.on.ca/kindergarten for more information.

Grade 8 Curriculum

Night

Wednesday February 1st at 6:30 PM

@ Ernest Cumberland Elementary

School

Open to the families of our Grade 8

students to learn more about the

curriculum in grade 9.

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The Pedometer Project

Learn to move. Move to Learn

The SCDSB Pedometer Project officially launches on January 12! Forty five SCDSB schools are involved in the Pedometer Project. Every student in these schools will receive a pedometer to use during DPA and during the school day. That’s more than 20,000 students receiving a pedometer, thanks to the generosity of JumpStart Canada.

The Pedometer Project will not only inspire and empower our students to be lifelong learners, but will also inspire, empower and motivate our students to be lifelong movers. Our vision is a community of learners achieving full potential. Increasing the amount of movement not only provides students with a self-regulation strategy, but also enhances a student’s ability to learn.

A pedometer provides powerful data that will allow students to make real

connections to many areas of the curriculum, and provide opportunities

for goal setting. Schools that receive these pedometers will also receive

support to help them integrate their use into everyday learning. In

addition to the pedometers supporting implementation of Daily Physical

Activity or DPA, the pedometers will also provide opportunities to support

our learning in math.

Daily Physical

Education (D.P.A.)

Twenty minutes of daily physical

activity are essential to making

our school a healthy place to

learn and to improve student

achievement. As part of our

Daily Physical Education

program, we have also

developed a series of activities

that can take place in the

classroom on days that the

weather does not allow for

outdoor activity. This would

include days that it is raining

out, or too cold (temperature

lower than –25C or with wind

chills below –28C). These

guidelines were put forward by

the Canadian Pediatric

Association, and are supported

by the Simcoe County District

School Board. Please make

certain that your child is

appropriately dressed to be

outside for a walk or other

fitness activities on all other

days.

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Simcoe County Student

Transportation Consortium The Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium (SCSTC)

has a website: www.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca

Key Features:

Daily identification of Bus Cancellations

Simcoe County student transportation information

SCSTC transportation FAQ’s, policies and contact information.

What you need to know if buses are cancelled:

Schools remain open for student learning

All efforts are made to post bus cancellations on

www.simcoecountyschoolbus.ca between 6:00 and 6:30am

Bus cancellations posted on this site apply to both morning

and afternoon bus transportation.

Be sure to “Bookmark” this website in your favourites for easy

reference throughout the school year!

64 Cedar Pointe Dr. Barrie, Ontario L4N 5R7 Tel:(705) 733-8965 Fax:(705)

733-0198

SCSTC: School Bus Safety Tips Winter weather is here, so please be sure

your child’s clothing provides the appropriate

protection against the weather while waiting

for the bus. Students are requested to be at

their bus stop at least five minutes before

their scheduled pick-up time.

School vehicle delays of 15 minutes or more

are posted under 'View Bus Delays' at the

SCSTC website:

http://simcoecountyschoolbus.ca.

Your Top 8 Snow Day Questions Answered Bus cancellations and snow days are

inevitable in Simcoe County. Each time

buses are (or aren’t!) cancelled, the SCDSB

and the Simcoe County Student

Transportation Consortium (SCSTC) receive

many questions from students, parents and

community members. Check out the Sharing

Simcoe blog for the top eight questions and

answers - visit www.sharingsimcoe.com and

search for ‘snow’. Remember to follow the

SCSTC on Twitter @SCSTC_SchoolBus for

bus updates and cancellations.

Ernest Cumberland is in the South Simcoe Weather Zone

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Safe Schools tool

for reporting

bullying, drug use or

vandalism

The SCDSB has an online Safe

Schools Reporting Tool, which is

available on our school website

homepage, http://ern.scdsb.on.ca, as a

Quick Access button. Students and

parents can use this tool to submit a

report online if they witness a student

engaged in inappropriate behaviour

such as bullying, drug use or

vandalism. Students are still

encouraged to speak to a trusted adult

at school or home if they have any

concerns. This form isn’t a substitute for

having a discussion with your teacher

or principal. Student safety and well-

being is always our top priority. For

more information please contact the

school or visit http://scdsb.on.ca/

ReportAnIncident.

STEAM Lab/Maker Space We are setting up a new MakerSpace/STEAM lab in the Library. If you visit, you might see students learning, tinkering, inventing, researching, teaching, collaborating, sharing, innovating, socializing and creating. Students learn and use an iterative design process that they employ to develop new ideas, test, redesign and test again until they have a product they are happy with.

One of our goals for the space includes having more tools and supplies available for students. We are hoping that our school community may have some of items listed on our website that are unused at home and be willing to donate them for our students’ use.

If you are interested in sharing your expertise in woodworking, electrical, sewing, knitting, video recording please contact the school as we are looking or volunteers to assist our students.

Math Club

For junior students in grades 4, 5 & 6

Need Some extra help or extra time to work on your math homework? Would you like to have some guided practice? Come to the library before school!

February 7th for 6 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:15 to 9:15

This is a supervised activity with the intent to support student mathematical learning and understanding.

Attendance will not be taken. Students are permitted to come as often as they wish or need to.

Arrivals are expected between 8:15 and 8:30 to allow for limited disruption to lesson work.

Students participating will be responsible for bringing the homework or

assignments to be worked on.

Teacher contacts: Ms. McCague and Mrs. Rapin

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Developing Leadership Skills in Your

Kids There are many reasons why developing youth leadership skills at a young age is

important – it builds confidence, perseverance, problem-solving and

communication skills. While leadership skills can come naturally, children learn

lessons along the way that significantly impact them later in life. The right words at

the right time can make all the difference. Here are some ways you can teach your

children how to develop leadership skills at a young age:

Encourage team activities: Identify your children’s interests and encourage their

participation in group activities. Whether it’s participating in afterschool sports or

joining the school band, children learn valuable lessons about teamwork through

these activities.

Enrol in camp: Overnight and day camps are filled with opportunities to

participate in team-building activities and build self-confidence. Once youth reach

a certain age, they can also become counsellors, where they’ll be tasked with

leading groups of younger children – the ultimate leadership experience!

Find volunteer and community service opportunities: firsthand experience is one of

the best ways to teach leadership skills to children. Look for local opportunities

that will welcome youth helpers and volunteers in your community.

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka offers Youth Leadership Development programs

for youth in grades 5 to 12. Participants in our leadership programs often adopt

healthier lifestyles, become volunteers in their community, make new friends, earn

volunteer hours for school, acquire training certifications, travel to other countries

and gain an understanding of their potential impact on their community.

For more information about the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka Youth Leadership

Development Programs and opportunities, visit http://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/

ymca-youth-leadership-development/.

Information provided by the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

Dental Screening Oral health staff will soon be visiting ECES to provide

free dental screening. All students in grade JK, SK,

2,4,6 and 8 will receive a dental screening. The Oral

health team will be at ECES on Feb. 13, 14, 15 & 16.

Why does the health unit provide dental screening?

Dental screening programs are part of the Ontario

Public Health Standards and the Health and

Promotions and Protection Act

The oral health of the children in Simcoe Muskoka

District is measured through data collected for the

dental screenings.

You will be notified if your child has a dental problem

or would benefit from preventative services such as

scaling, topical fluoride or sealants.

If you do not have dental insurance and the cost of

treatment would create a financial hardship, your child

may be eligible for free dental treatment.

Dental Screening

Get the Flu Shot, Not the Flu Influenza (the flu) is a serious respiratory illness

caused by a virus. Anyone can get influenza but young

children, those over 65 and people who are pregnant

or who have chronic medical conditions are more

vulnerable and at higher risk of complications like

pneumonia. By getting your shot you are protecting

yourself as well as those around you. Flu shots are

available at many pharmacies and from health care

providers throughout Simcoe Muskoka. Protect

yourself, protect your family – get the flu shot!

For more information, contact Health Connection at 1-

877-721-7520 or visit the health unit’s website at

www.simcoemuskokahealth.org.

Information provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District

Health Unit

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Kids fighting?

Here are some

tips for a more

peaceful

household

It’s common for children to disagree or

argue at times. They may fight or get

aggressive with when things don’t go

the way they want, or if they feel

jealous or competitive, especially with

siblings. So what can you do to stop

fighting before it starts?

Let your child know what behaviour

you expect by explaining rules for

playing with others, such as “be

gentle” and “keep your hands and

feet to yourself.”

Praise your child when they are

playing well with others.

Help children to solve problems

before fights start.

Remember, you and other adults play a

big role in setting expectations and

teaching children better ways of

behaving. For more tips, call Health

Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-

721-7520 and talk to a public health

nurse about the Triple P-Positive

Parenting Program or visit

www.triplepontario.ca.

Information provided by the Simcoe

Muskoka District Health Unit

Ontario Early Years Centre

Are you home with little people and looking for something fun to do? Drop by

the Ontario Early Years Centre in Alliston! The OEYC is a free service for all

adults with children 0 to 6 years of age. Adults and children participate in

activities together. Children have the opportunity to play with other children and

participate in many different types of programs and activities, which promote

early learning and school readiness, and they are FUN for children and adults

alike.

Do you have a child starting school in 2017? Participating in activities at the

OEYC is a great way to help prepare your child for this exciting transition. OEYC

staff have resources for kindergarten preparation. Just drop by and ask!

Check out our website, www.e3.ca or call 705 435-4308 for hours, directions and

more information.

Do you live in any of the north Alliston subdivisions? Calling all adults home with

pre-school children! Marie from the Ontario Early Years Centre is facilitating an

early learning program for children 0 to 6 years of age accompanied by an adult,

which will include literacy and sensory experiences, songs, crafts and more, at

Alliston Union Public School. Fun, early learning for children!

Wednesdays February 1st and 15th at 8:30am in the community room. Please

sign in at the office.

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A brief description: The Zones of Regulation are used to teach students self-

regulation. This helps the student to categorize the feelings and

states of alertness that they experience. They can use this to

better communicate how they are feeling to those around them,

and begin to apply strategies to be able to move between the

zones.

The Zones of Regulation are divided into four states of alertness/

emotions. It is important for students to know that everyone experiences all of the zones at one time or another, and that there is no one zone that is naughty or bad to be in.

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Ernest Cumberland ES: Zones Room Prevention and early intervention strategies help students achieve their potential and support a positive school environment. School programs

and activities focus on building healthy relationships, character development and civic responsibility while also encouraging positive

participation in the school community. Our school has implemented the use of The Zones of Regulation as a way for students to communicate

their emotions and identify ways to be successful during their school day. This is also supported by the teaching of the SCDSB Commit to

Character Program that encourages students to become good school citizens.

The Zones of Regulation Room takes place each day at first break. It supports the progressive discipline model. Progressive discipline is a

non-punitive, whole school approach that uses a continuum of corrective and supportive interventions, supports and consequences to address

inappropriate behaviour and to build upon strategies that promote positive behaviour. Consequences include learning opportunities for

reinforcing positive behaviour and assisting pupils to make good choices.

Students are referred to the Zones room when they do not follow the School Code of Conduct. They complete a form outlining the incident,

and have a discussion about how to implement strategies to promote positive behaviour in the future. The student must then have his/her

parent(s) sign off on the form to complete the process in order to return to regular morning recess activities.

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Ernest Cumberland Elementary School

160 8th Ave., Alliston ON L9R1A5

FEBRUARY 2017

Notes: Feb 8th, 15th and Mar 22:

Mr. Twine and Mrs. Mitchell’s grade 7 students

have a field trip to the Alliston Curling Club,

the signed permission form and online pay-

ment are due by Feb 6th.

Feb 4th: ECES debating team are going to

SCDSB Education Centre