DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA St. Davids Bulletinstdavids.dsbn.org/documents/OctoberNewsletter2017.pdf · Growth Mindset at St. Davids child is going to be Over 30 years ago, Carol

1344 York Road,

St. Davids, Ontario

Telephone: (905) 262-4533

stdavids.dsbn.org

Principal - Mrs. Tracy Leemet

Growth Mindset at St. Davids

Over 30 years ago, Carol Dweck and

her colleagues investigated students' at-

titudes about making mistakes and fail-

ure. They noticed that some students re-

bounded while other students seemed

devastated by even the smallest set-

backs. After studying the behaviour of

thousands of children, Dr. Dweck

coined the terms fixed mindset and

growth mindset to describe the beliefs

people have about learning and intelli-

gence. When students believe they

can get smarter, they understand that ef-

fort makes them stronger. Therefore

they put in extra time and effort, and

that leads to higher achievement.

Often students, or anyone for that matter, are at risk of confirming a negative belief or

stereotype about themselves. Let’s work together at dispelling negative beliefs and

strengthening our collective growth mindset!

At St Davids, we believe that each child can grow his or her brain, develop new learn-

ing pathways and achieve to high levels. Making mistakes is a natural part of learning,

is valuable and helps learning to stick… as long as everyone views them as part of the

growth process. We’ll be engaging students in growth mindset activities that will help

them understand how their brains grow and how to respond to learning challenges

with confidence.

Welcome to Mrs. Janny who is a .5 long term occasional teacher covering Mrs. Ko-

tsanis’ class every other afternoon.

U PC O MIN G

E VE NTSOCTOBER

05 Magazine Campaign Ends 02 Milk Begins 02 Int Coed Soccer Tourny 05 Pizza Day 09 Fire Prevention Week 13 Pizza Day 17 Parent Council Mtg 6:00 pm 20 Pizza Day 24 Wear Purple today 27 Pizza Day

NOVEMBER 01 PIC Conference 03 Random Act of Kindness day 09 Progress reports go home

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St. Davids Bulletin O C T O B E R 4 T H , 2 0 1 7

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PO I NTS O F

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Just a reminder

that we have stu-

dents who are al-

lergic to nuts.

Please check pack-

aging carefully

when sending food

with your child.

Thank you!

Please call the

school when your

child is going to be

absent

P A G E 2

There will be

no school on

Friday,

October 6th,

as it is a

Professional

Develop Day

and October

9th which is

Thanksgiving

School Council Corner At the first School Council meeting of the school year,

the Ministry of Education’s guide for School Councils was

reviewed as well as the constitution. At this time the follow-

ing parents are members of the council: Tania Fera-VanGent,

Natalie Ceglie, Jody General-Stranges, Krista Kemp, Rachel

Clarke, Melissa Tregunno, Miranda Colcuc, Maria Pa-

padolpoulos, Chiara Recine, Seema Sidhu, Mila Frith, Randy

Riddick, Loretta Valstar, Samrat Kapur, and Annalisa Medi-

na. From this wonderful group of parents the following ex-

ecutive positions were filled:

Co-chairs Tania Fera-VanGent, Melissa Tregunno

Vice-chair Chiara Recine

Please know that all parents are welcome to attend at any

time. Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 17th at 6pm in

the library. Hope to see you there!!

S T .

If your child is going to be absent or late,

please be sure to notify the office prior to

9:00 a.m. We have an answering service avail-

able for your convenience. If you need to

phone in the evening or early in the morning please feel

free to leave us a message. If your child is absent or

late and we do not receive a call, our secretary, will

phone to ensure that your child is safe. 905 262

P A G E 3 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1

Please keep your child at home and away from

others if he or she has any of these symptoms:

Fever

Diarrhea

Vomiting

Rash

Frequent coughing or sneezing

Yellow or green discharge from the nose,

ears, or eyes

Sore throat

Contact your family doctor for a diagnosis. Your

doctor will advise you about care and treatment if

a communicable disease is diagnosed. For more

information, please contact the Infectious Disease

Program at 905-688-8248 ext. 7330 or 1-888-505-

6074 or www.niagararegion.ca

How Long Must My Child Stay Home

When Sick? SAFE AND SECURE

SCHOOLS We strive to maintain our school as a safe and secure learning environment for out students. Access to our school will only be through the front door, and visitors will be buzzed in. To ensure student safety, all visitors must: only access the school through

the front door Check in at the office before go-

ing to a classroom Sign in using the “Visitor Sign

In” book located in the main of-fice

Wear a visitor’s sticker during your stay with us

Use washrooms designated for adults, as student washrooms are for children only

If you are dropping off an item for your child or picking him/her up for an appointment, you may simply check in at the office as per usual and allow one of our staff members to take care of your request.

Thank you for your support in this matter of student safety.

GRADE 8 STUDENTS AND PARENTS

SAVE THE DATE

Starting high school is a huge step in a student's life.

While it's definitely an exciting time, it also brings with it

many questions, such as "What's life in high school really

like? What programs and options are available to help me

achieve my goals?"

A great way to have your questions answered is to attend

an open house. Grade 8 students and their families are

invited to attend High School Open Houses from Novem-

ber 27-30.

Details about open houses will be shared with parents/

guardians mid-October.

High School Open House Dates and Times: A.N. Myer Secondary: November 30

Eden High: November 30 – 6:30 p.m.

Stamford Collegiate Secondary: November 28 – 6:30 p.m.

Student of the Month Winners for September—Respect

P A G E 4 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1

CLASS STUDENT OF THE MONTH CHARACTER AWARD

Mrs Black KDG

Mrs. Wright

Husnain

Danielle

James

Lea

Mrs. Parravicino KDG

Ms. Bodnar

Mia

Capri

Ryder

Wyatt

Mrs. Mussari KDG Julianna Kiley

Mrs. King

Grade 1/2

Lucas

Ben

Emily

Ariana

Mrs. Kotsanis Grade 1 Keira Eric

Ms. Riel

Grade 2

Hayden Carmen

Mrs Hoadley

Grade 3

Nyemah

David

Karter

Mrs. Heidebrecht

Grade 3

Austin

Bella

Liliana

Mr. Gienow

Grade 4

Aiden Isaac

Jack Valerie

Annaira

Ms. Candler

Gr. 4/5

Hailey

Carlos

Maddy

Mr. Bateson

Grade 5/6

Jasper

Hailee

Garrett

Mr. Hall

Grade 6/7

Callum

Melia

Sebastian

Mrs. Funk

Grade 7/8

Darry

Conrad

Dylan

P A G E 5

The Elementary Progress Report On November 9th, your child will bring home their Elementary Progress Report. The format

was created after years of consultation with parents, teachers, principals, and students across

the province. Although it looks much like the Report Card, this report has a very different in-

tent.

The purpose of the Progress Report is to share early and specific feedback on your child's de-

velopment of work habits and learning skills as well as his/her progress towards achieving the

curriculum standards by the end of the school year.

Traditionally, when reporting to parents about their child’s progress, teachers

have prepared by looking back over the work done. The teacher evaluated

your child’s progress from the beginning of the school term to the current

point in time, and reported on the highlights of achievement as they compare to

overall curricular expectations. Teachers continue to report on Provincial

Term One and Term Two Report Cards in this manner.

Reporting on the Progress Report is about looking forward. The purpose is to set

the course for the learning journey ahead. Based on the evidence teachers see, as

well as what teachers know about learning at this grade level, the report communicates the path

your child is on towards achieving the grade level expectations by the end of the year. For stu-

dents who are on a modified Individual Education Program, the teacher uses those modified

goals when determining whether a child is progressing well, progressing very well, or progress-

ing with difficulty.

All subjects that are part of your child’s program in the first weeks of school will be assessed

according to the following indicators:

Progressing Very Well: In the fir st weeks of school, evidence shows that the student is

demonstrating consistent progress and is on track to meet and/or surpass the provincial stand-

ard set for the end of the year.

Progressing Well: In the fir st weeks of school, evidence shows that the student is demon-

strating consistent progress and is on track to meet the provincial standard set for the end of the

year.

Progressing With Difficulty: In the fir st weeks of school, evidence shows that the student

is experiencing difficulty towards meeting the provincial standard set for the end of the year.

For subjects in which your child is Progressing With Difficulty, the teacher will discuss specif-

ic next steps plans needed for success. We look forward to partnering with you and your child

for a year of great learning and growth.

S T . D A V I D S B U L L E T I N

WHAT WE DAY MEANT TO ME! We day was absolutely insane!

This year I got to learn so much more information on how to be a community/global change maker. I was taught once again this year on how we can make an impact in our community/

world as a leader. I got to listen to some famous and nonfamous people who have made a HUGE difference with their school and world and helped the people around them and have left a mark on the people and areas they helped serve. I really understood the girl who got bullied

in her school; when she shared her story on how our voices are extremely powerful. I think this year at school that WE should use our voices more to connect with the people around us to make a difference because after all, we are GENWE.

Overall, WE day was absolutely AMAZING!! I got the privilege to be two rows away from the stage!, and got to be close up to the speakers

and performances that went on. For real though, I TOUCHED KELLY CLARKSON'S HAND! (Real fangirl moment I had). And Me to We had again put on a fabulous show this year! (Thanks Mr.C for putting up with me again:)

Hopefully I’ll have the courage to use my voice and make a difference this year! Zoe A.

Thursday September 28th, was We Day in Toronto Ontario. 9 students from St.Davids were chosen to attend this life changing event. We Day is about so many things like helping coun-tries that need money for education or food. WE does fundraisers like We bake, to help pay for

the things that those countries might need. WE also recognizes residential schools and how kids were forced to leave their families and go to these schools and start a new life. I learned a

lot this We Day and saw so many awesome people there and lots of cool performances, includ-ing, Vanessa Hudgens, Superwoman, Kelly Clarkson, and even Prince Harry! We Day was such a great experience, especially to go with all my friends. We Day is held in the air canada center

and this year the show was sold out! That's amazing to know that so many people want to help in our world, and that's exactly what Mark and Craig Kielburger wanted to do since they were

kids! That's why 10 years ago they started this organization, WE. In the end We is an amazing thing to be part of and I hope next year and the years to come we have more and more people trying to make the world a better place to live in. Isabella Recine

Free Money for Your Child’s Future! What is the Canada Learning Bond (CLB)? The Canada Learning Bond (CLB) is a government program that gives $500 in

education money to children born on or after January 1, 2004 whose families re-

ceive the Canada Child Benefit Supplement (family net income of $45,916 or

less or more based on number of children).

Sound good? Keep reading… • The Government will add $100 more every year the child is eligible, up to age 15. • Each child could get up to $2000 (plus interest) in RESP contributions! • NO family contribution is required • The Canada Learning Bond is retroactive for children born 2004 or after Great! Here is How You Get Started:

Go to: Star tMyRESP.ca/EFNiagara

JUNION SOCCER TEAM Jason, Andrew, Mathew, Dylan, Karter, Maya, Sophia, Sophie, Tasha, Lauren,

Gabby, Ayla,

Kylie, Carlos, Eton, Jaeda, Matteo, Ben, Jonathan

INTERMEDIATE SOCCER TEAM Caleb, Gabby, Ethan, Leah, Zoe, Dylie, Gavin, Michaiah, Will, Tai, Dylan, Con-

rad, Aayla, Jack, Melia, Lauren, Callum, Cole, Caiden, Christian, Ben, Riddick,

CO-ED SOCCER TOURNAMENT

Congratulations goes out to our co-ed Intermediate soccer team! On Monday,

October 2nd they participated in a day long tournament. They ended up win-

ning the championship, being undefeated in all five games. The team is to be

commended on their excellent sportsmanship and skill. Way to go Dragons!

CROSS COUNTRY A huge congratulations to all members of the St. Davids Cross Country running team. All partici-

pants showed perseverance and determination as they completed the challenging course at Bur-

goyne Woods! The extreme heat didn't hinder the success of the day! A special congratulations to

the following runners who placed in the top 15 for their division:

Tya R

Sophie M

Olivia M

Meghan N

Sierra K

Michaiah D

Kylie B

Gabriella V

Tyler L

Eton M

Andrew C

We are looking forward to our second race to strive for an even better

finish! Go Dragons!