Principal’s Message March is upon us and what a roller coaster ride it has been. I am sure that everyone will be happy to see an end to the bitterly cold temperatures of January and February. Even if we still have a few more cold days, Spring is just around the corner. I for one certainly hope it makes an early appearance. I was very pleased to see the number of students who received the caring award during our Grade 2 assembly on Friday. Student participation in our Future Aces and Character Traits program is key to our programming at Northwood. Thank you to our Grade 2 classes for their wonderful presentation. It certainly makes students; teachers and parents feel proud to know that we have people who care about each other. I would like to thank the parents who come through our Kiss'n'Ride lanes every morning and we hope it helps to put a smile on your face. We realize that some mornings traffic congestion causes our lines to move a little slower, but we do appreciate your patience and your expert driving skills as you slowly and safely navigate through our driving lanes. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT STUDENTS ARE NOT TO BE DROPPED OFF AT SCHOOL PRIOR TO 8:25 a.m. We would also like to thank all of our parents who are regularly using the attendance line to let us know when your child will be away. While we are focusing on safety and respect all the time, we are also committed to providing our students with programs that are engaging and full of rich tasks. We continue to expand our technology within the school and are striving to have all of the students become resourceful and independent learners. Parents and guardians, if you would be interested in hearing more about Grade 3 EQAO testing, please give us a call at the school. When you call you will be asked to indicate a time preference for this information session. Please let us know by March 12 th . Once we have reviewed the responses we will announce when the information session for Grade 3 testing 2015 will be held. From March 16 th to 20 th we hope everyone has a happy, safe March break! Northwood News PHONE NUMBERS NORTHWOOD 905-451-6464 PRINCIPAL: D.BARLOW X401 VICE-PRINCIPAL: S.ROFAIEL X402 OFFICE MANAGER: U.FELICIO X400 Principal’s Message 1 Great Things Happening at Northwood 2 Jack Smythe trip, CBC Kite Festival, Parent Council News 3 Unique Symposium, Numeracy Conference, FSL Positions 4 Using Social Media Safely 5 Future Aces for February 6 Inside this issue: March newsletter NORTHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL March newsletter
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Principal’s Message
March is upon us and what a roller coaster ride it has been. I am sure that everyone will be happy to see an end to the bitterly cold temperatures of January and February. Even if we still have a few more cold days, Spring is just around the corner. I for one certainly hope it makes an early appearance.
I was very pleased to see the number of students who received the caring award during our Grade 2 assembly on Friday. Student participation in our Future Aces and Character Traits program is key to our programming at Northwood. Thank you to our Grade 2 classes for their wonderful presentation. It certainly makes students; teachers and parents feel proud to know that we have people who care about each other.
I would like to thank the parents who come through our Kiss'n'Ride lanes every morning and we hope it helps to put a smile on your face. We realize that some mornings traffic congestion causes our lines to move a little slower, but we do appreciate your patience and your expert driving skills as you slowly and safely navigate through our driving lanes.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT STUDENTS ARE NOT TO BE DROPPED OFF AT SCHOOL PRIOR TO 8:25 a.m.
We would also like to thank all of our parents who are regularly using the attendance line to let us know when your child will be away.
While we are focusing on safety and respect all the time, we are also committed to providing our students with programs that are engaging and full of rich tasks. We continue to expand our technology within the school and are striving to have all of the students become resourceful and independent learners.
Parents and guardians, if you would be interested in hearing more about Grade 3 EQAO testing, please give us a call at the school. When you call you will be asked to indicate a time preference for this information session. Please let us know by March 12th. Once we have reviewed the responses we will announce when the information session for Grade 3 testing 2015 will be held.
From March 16th to 20th we hope everyone has a happy, safe March break!
Northwood News
PHONE NUMBERS
NORTHWOOD 905-451-6464
PRINCIPAL: D.BARLOW X401
VICE-PRINCIPAL: S.ROFAIEL X402
OFFICE MANAGER: U.FELICIO X400
Principal’s Message 1
Great Things Happening at Northwood 2
Jack Smythe trip, CBC Kite Festival, Parent Council News 3
Students have been learning about history, culture & traditions during the month of February.
For Black History Month, students engaged in various programs that promote awareness and understanding of key themes. Readings and text responses, media presentations and book talks encouraged students to challenge their own understandings and those of their peers.
For Chinese New Year, students created a zodiac mural in the front foyer that engaged passers by (students and staff alike) to check their signs and reflect on the information. The grade 4s also created intricately designed dragon paintings and posted them outside their classrooms for everyone to enjoy.
Red, White, & Pink Day Hearts, Valentines, and love notes appeared in every nook and cranny. Daily announcements highlighted the Future Ace Character Trait of the month—that of ‘Caring’. Everyone worked extra hard to show kindness and care. Future Ace mini alerts named students whose random acts of kindness stood out and were deemed worthy of recognition on the PA system by a staff member. The Character Trait Assembly focus was also on caring. Valentine’s Day 2015 was a great success.
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Visit the Maple Syrup Sugar Bush at Jack Smythe Field Centre
Enjoy the beauty and wonder of nature as spring blossoms. The Jack Smythe Field Centre offers an exceptional
family experience with a visit to its Maple Syrup Sugar Bush. The March Break program runs from Wed., March
18, to Sat., March 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Sugar Bush program has been established for more than 15 years and provides families with an educational
activity and a hands-on experience. The program is run by Peel District School Board teachers and staff during
March Break.
Families are invited to get involved as spring comes to life in the following activities:
help tap trees and empty sap buckets
sample some freshly made maple syrup
hike along our trails and feed the friendly chickadees by hand
learn how pioneers collected and produced syrup compared to modern-day operations
visit the sugar shack where the sap boils and clouds of sweet smelling steam billow out of the chimney
The cost is $5/adult and $4/child 12 and under (cash only). Lunch will be available for purchase. It will include: hot
chocolate, cookies and hot dogs for you to roast over an open fire.
Directions to Jack Smythe Field Centre, 14592 Winston Churchill Blvd., Terra Cotta:
North on Mississauga Road, left on King Street (you will see Credit View Public School on your left), right on
Winston Churchill Boulevard (you must pass Terra Cotta Conservation Area on your left) and proceed to the top of
the hill and left into the Jack Smythe site.
For more information, please contact the Jack Smythe Field Centre at 1-905-877-7771.
For more information on the event and Kids’
CBC, visit www.cbc.ca/parents.
This free family event will feature an ex-
citing day full of fun for kids as they make
kites, rangoli designs, spin tops, hear
South Asian stories and enjoy a digital
gaming zone and more. They will also
Saturday March 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga
Sunday March 22, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bramalea City Centre 25 Peel Centre Drive, Brampto
Kids’ CBC hosts a free family
kite festival event on March 21
& 22
A Message from Parent Council
Fundraising is one of the many functions of parent
council. All the money raised goes directly to
Northwood to benefit the students.
Upcoming Events:
Spring Cookies Sale—March 30, 31, & April 2
Community Garage Sale—June 6th (save the
date, & stay tuned for more info re booking tables)