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Peel District School Board
Lougheed Middle School
475 Father Tobin Road, Brampton, ON L6R 0J9
TEL: 905-789-8751 FAX: 905-789-8754
http://schools.peelschools.org/1486
March 2018 Newsletter
Ruth Wedderburn-Shelton Principal Mateja Drinovac Vice-Principal
Katrina Laforest Office Manager Pat Noble Superintendent Harkirat Singh Trustee 647-209-8000 Transportation www.stopr.ca 905-890-6000 Attendance Check 1-855-209-6155
SafeArrival Parent Portal at
pdsb.schoolconnects.com
twitter.com/LougheedMiddle
SCHOOL CASH ONLINE
Pay school fees online
The Peel District School Board is excited to announce that your child’s school now
offers a new, preferred method of payment for all school fees. School Cash Online is
a safe and secure form of online payment that allows you to pay for your child’s
school items, like field trips and pizza days, from your computer or smartphone
using eCheck, Visa or MasterCard.By registering, you’ll have the ability to:
Keep track of your children’s school item and activity fees
Check account history
Print or view receipts
Make donations to school fundraisers online and instantly receive a tax receipt
Pay for school fees with the click of a button
For more information and to register, visit https://peelschools.schoolcashonline.com. If you have any questions, please contact the school directly.
Page 2 out of 11 March 2018 Lougheed Middle School Newsletter
A recent visit to Living Arts Centre 602 and 610 had a great time at the Living Arts Centre making totem poles, and looking at the artwork by indigenous women at the Art Gallery.
Lougheed visit at Springdale Library Springdale Library - a new modern architecture, a 3D printing area, and a special nook for children with fun colors, shorter bookshelves, and a cool lighting display mounted on the wall. The Grade 6 students are looking forward to walking over and exploring the new Springdale Library at the end of the March.
Lougheed Career Fair - Coming Soon!
An annual career fair is being planned for all Lougheed students on Thursday, April 26th, 2018 from 9:00 am -11:30 a.m. If you are interested in presenting to our students about your career, please contact Ms. Rana at [email protected].
Please see the advertisement in this newsletter.
Grade 8's Mall Working Towards Becoming Successful Entrepreneurs All grade 8's are working hard in making an eco friendly business plan, budgeting their product and producing a commercial and designing advertising materials. All eco-taxes are calculated on the profits of a business, and will be donated to a charity decided on by the Grade 8 class.
Page 3 out of 11 March 2018 Lougheed Middle School Newsletter
Lougheed Annual Career Fair
CALLING ALL COMMUNITY LEADERS
Do you have a career in a field that you are interested in that you are
passionate about ?
carpenter, Plumber, welder, Hair
dresser, esthetician, Dental Hygienist, Pilot,
Baker, Personal Trainer, Lawyer, ENGINEER,
Accountant, Police Officer, Interior Designer, ARBORIST, border guard, social worker...
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PRESENTERS FOR OUR ANNUAL CAREER FAIR!
PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING YOUR TIME FOR THIS INSPIRATIONAL DAY OF EDUCATION
Please contact :
April 26, 2018- 9:00 AM - 11:00AM
Page 4 out of 11 March 2018 Lougheed Middle School Newsletter
Online parent portal to access
important student information
The Peel District School Board is excited to
announce the launch of ParentConnect, an
online parent portal to access important student
information. The pilot program was introduced
at select schools and phased in to all Peel
schools on Feb. 23, 2018.
What is ParentConnect?
ParentConnect is a safe and secure website,
created by the Peel District School Board, that
acts as a single point to stay informed and to
access all electronic services provided to Peel
board parents and legal guardians.
The parent-friendly website will allow you to:
view school-based alerts and information
access real time absence reporting view current and historic elementary
report card information get up-to-date busing information review secondary school credit history
and diploma status and more
To learn more about the benefits of
ParentConnect, visit our school website or
www.peelschools.org/parentconnect
Important changes coming to
SafeArrival system in May 2018
The Peel District School Board is currently using
the SafeArrival system by Synervoice
Technologies. As Synervoice has been sold to
West Communications, there will be slight
changes to our SafeArrival system and how you
will report your child’s absence from school. The
phone number to report your child’s absence
will stay the same, but there are a few other
changes.
Beginning May 14, 2018, all elementary school
parents/guardians need to report their child’s
full-day absences, late arrivals and/or early
departures from school via our new School
Messenger SafeArrival system.
The phone number will stay the same: 1-855-
209-6155
Website has changed to: go.schoolmessenger.ca
Download a new app: School Messenger App
(from Google or Apple)
(please be sure to delete the old Safe Arrival app
after May 11)
Please continue to use our current Synervoice
system until Friday, May 11, 2018. The new
School Messenger SafeArrival will be live on
Monday, May 14, 2018.
Important to note:
The transition to a new company and system will
require parents to set up a new account with
School Messenger SafeArrival as data will not be
transferred from the old system to the new.
More information on how and when to set-up
your new account will be coming in the next
month.
Page 5 out of 11 March 2018 Lougheed Middle School Newsletter
Build Happiness
External factors often only have a partial
influence on our level of happiness. Promotions,
new relationships and lucky lottery wins give
only a temporary boost to happiness before we
return to our baseline.
Sustained happiness takes work. Listed here are
a few exercise ideas that, when practiced
frequently, can build habits of happiness.
Journal About Gratitude
Every night write down three good things about
your day. They don’t have to be major. They
might be as simple as a good meal, talking to a
friend, or getting through something difficult.
Say, “Thank You”
Keep your eyes open throughout the day for
reasons to say “thanks”. Try to notice and
recognize the actions that people do, such as a
coworker who works hard or a friend who seems
willing to listen.
Take a Gratitude Walk
Go for a walk and make a special effort to
appreciate your surroundings. You might notice
the smell of flowers, a pretty building, or a
soothing breeze. Spend a few minutes focusing
on each of your senses (sight, hearing, taste and
touch) to find new things you may not have
noticed.
It's time to register children born in
2014 for kindergarten
We inspire success, confidence and hope in each
student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your
child was born in 2014, he or she can start
kindergarten in September 2018. You can
register your child at any time during regular
school hours—just visit the school he/she will be
attending to register.
What you will need to bring to
registration
Proof of child's age (one of the following)
Canadian birth certificate Canadian passport citizenship card/certificate Permanent Resident Card confirmation of permanent
residence work permit refugee permit
Proof of address (one of the following)
Ontario driver's license utility bill bank statement/client slip (directly
from financial institution) credit card statement federal government forms (e.g.
Social Insurance Number, Service Canada documents)
purchase agreement
Proof of custody – children must live with their
parent(s) unless provided documentation
supports an alternate living arrangement
Proof of immunization – proof that your child has
been immunized/vaccinated
Page 6 out of 11 March 2018 Lougheed Middle School Newsletter
It’s time to elect your student
trustees for the 2018-19 school year.
Student trustees serve an important role for the
Peel District School Board. They represent the
voice of students in decisions about education in
Peel, and they help keep students informed
about important decisions that affect them. Each
school year, the Peel board selects two student
trustees—one representing schools north of
Highway 401 and one representing schools south
of Highway 401.
Voting for student trustees will be held at each
secondary school on April 17 or 18. All candidate
videos will be posted to YouTube and
www.peelschools.org in the Student Trustee
section made active on March 19.
Learn more at
www.peelschools.org/studenttrustees.
Prevent the flu. It's in your
hands.
Hand washing is the most important way to
prevent the spread of infection. Always wash
your hands with soap and water when they are
dirty.
Clean your hands before:
i. touching your eyes, nose or mouth ii. touching/preparing food or drinks
iii. eating or drinking iv. caring for someone in your home who
can easily get sick (baby, elderly or someone who has an unhealthy immune system) first aid
Clean your hands after:
i. touching pets or other animals ii. touching raw meat, particularly chicken
iii. touching surfaces such as a railing or grocery cart
iv. touching money v. touching objects sick people have
touched vi. touching blood or body fluids such as
urine, vomit or feces vii. contact with those who have a cold, the
flu, diarrhea or virus of any kind viii. changing diapers
ix. wiping your own or a child's nose x. sneezing or coughing
xi. using a facial tissue xii. using the washroom
xiii. removing gloves xiv. cleaning xv. gardening
What to do when you cough or sneeze:
i. cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve
ii. put used tissues in the wastebasket iii. clean your hands with soap and water or
a hand sanitizer
For more information call Peel Health at 905-
799-7700 or visit www.peelregion.ca/flu.
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2018 March Break Maple Syrup Days
at the Jack Smythe Field Centre
Open Wednesday, March 14th - Saturday, March
17th
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the beauty and wonder of nature as Spring
blossoms. Jack Smythe Field Centre offers an
exceptional family experience with a visit to its
maple syrup bush. The March Break programs
runs from Wednesday, March 14 to Saturday
March 17 from 10 a.m. with the last
presentations of the day at 3 p.m.
The Peel District Sugar Bush program has been in
operation for more than 40 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
come to life in the following activities:
help tap trees and empty sap buckets.
Sample some homemade 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.
Experience the indigenous roots of sweet water.
Visit the sugar shack where the sap boils and clouds of sweet smelling steam billow out of the chimney.
The cost is $5.00/adult and $4.00/child 12 and
under. Lunch will be available for purchase. It
will include: hot chocolate, cookies and hotdogs
for you to roast over an open fire.
Directions to Jack Smythe Field Centre, 14592
Winston Churchill Blvd., Terra Cotta:
North on Mississauga Rd, Left on King Street
(You will see Credit View P.S. on your left), Right
on Winston Churchill Blvd (You will pass the
Terra Cotta Conservation Area on your left) 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.
Using social media safely
With the growing number of social media sites, it
is no surprise that social media is the most
common form of communication for children
and teenagers. Posts, status updates, comments,
instant messages, video uploads, tweets and
texts have become a regular part of their lives.
While there are many positive benefits to using
social media, including staying connected with
friends and expressing your interests, students
must be cautious in their use of these networks.
Among the most popular social media platforms
used are Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat,
Instagram, YouTube and Whatsapp Messenger.
Many of these platforms are free and are
available on Smartphone's and other electronic
devices. These platforms are easy to navigate
and often allow information to be shared
instantly, not only with friends, but with
strangers. On social media, it is important to
remember that the world is watching.
Here are some tips, provided by the Canadian
Safe School Network and GetSafeOnline.org, to
Page 8 out of 11 March 2018 Lougheed Middle School Newsletter keep your children safe and help them make
smart choices when using social media:
Set some boundaries for your child before they get their first ‘connected device’ (mobile, tablet, laptop or games console). Once they have it, it can be more difficult to change the way they use it or the settings.
Have a conversation about what is appropriate online behaviour and what actions could have huge repercussions that could damage their reputation and be harmful to others.
Talk to your child about the kind of websites they look at. Encourage them to speak to you if they come across something they find worrying or upsetting on websites, games or social media.
Discuss with your child what is safe and appropriate to post and share online. Written comments, photos and videos all form part of their ‘digital footprint’ and could be seen by anyone and available on the internet forever, even if it is subsequently deleted.
Explain to your child that being online doesn’t give them anonymity or protection, and that they shouldn’t do anything online that they wouldn’t do face-to-face. Users should only accept people they know in order to protect themselves from spammers, strangers and others who may be using social networking sites to commit crimes.
Unlike when they’re meeting someone face-to-face, children don’t always know who they’re actually ‘talking’ to online, even if they think they do. Tell your children they must never email, chat, or text with strangers, and it’s never okay to meet a stranger in the real world.
Ensure your children set their privacy settings appropriately. Take the time to learn
how privacy settings work on your children’s favourite sites, and teach them how to control their privacy.
Tell your children never to share personal and private information with anyone online. This includes, but is not limited to, his or her full name, age, birth date, address, phone number, social insurance number, credit card information and parents’ full names.
Limit the amount of time that your children spend on social media platforms and talk about the importance of healthy and appropriate use of technology.
Parent resources help you
support your child’s learning
At the Peel District School Board, our mission is
to inspire success, confidence and hope in each
child. There is no doubt that families play a vital
role in helping us achieve this goal. As our
partner in education, we hope you'll stay
connected to your child's learning throughout his
or her entire school experience.
Visit
www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild to
explore all resources available to parents.
There you will find easy-to-navigate buttons that
connect families to tip sheets and web pages on
a number of different topics, including math,
homework, special education, EQAO and mental
health.
Page 9 out of 11 March 2018 Lougheed Middle School Newsletter
School doors remain locked during
the school day
We wanted to share a reminder with our school
community. The front doors of our school will be
locked during the school day. This is part of the
Safe Welcome program, originally announced by
the Ontario Government in December 2012, for
all elementary schools in Ontario. As part of this
program, portable doors will also be locked
during the school day.
A camera and buzzer unit is located by the front
door and will be linked to a monitor in the main
office of the school. Anyone who wishes access
to the school once the school day has begun—
parents, Peel board staff and visitors—will
request entry by pressing the buzzer. Staff in the
main office will be able to see and speak to the
person, and release the door lock to provide
access.
We have long had the practice for Peel schools
that all outside doors, with the exception of the
front door, would be locked during the school
day. While we acknowledge that locking doors
will not in itself prevent all risks to the safety of
students and staff, it is an important step in
providing an additional level of security. Thank
you for your continued support for the safety
and well-being of all students and staff in our
schools.
Nutritious lunches help children learn
Use Canada’s Food Guide to help your child get
nutrients and energy needed to have a
successful school day.
Try to give your child some choice about what to take for lunch. If possible, get your child involved in preparing meals.
Give your child a variety of healthy choices. Keeping your child interested in lunch is the first step to making sure it is eaten.
Make the food easy to eat. If it will take your child a few minutes to unwrap a sandwich, it may be skipped.
Resist the temptation to routinely send sweets, pop, chips and cookies in your child's lunch. Save treats for special occasions.
Try to avoid fast food or pre-packaged, convenience lunches, which are often high in salt and fat.
Do your best to role model healthy eating behaviors for your family.
To speak to a registered dietitian about healthy
food choices, call Eat Right Ontario at 1-877-510-
5102.
For more information about the policy, visit
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/healthyschool.
If you have questions about how we are
implementing the School Food and Beverage
Policy, please call the school.
Page 10 out of 11 March 2018 Lougheed Middle School Newsletter
CELEBRATING FAITH AND CULTURE MARCH 2018
Date CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
March Xsaak and Sugar Moon Aboriginal Spirituality
Eve of February 28 to
March 1
Holi Hinduism
Sunset of February 28 to
March 1
Purim Judaism
Sunset March 1 to 20 Alá (Fasting month) Bahá'í
March 2 Lantern Festival/Magha Puja Buddhism
March 2 World Day of Prayer Christianity
March 2 Hola Mohalla Sikhism
March 14 New Year Sikhism
March 16 to 20 Ghambar Hamaspath-meadem Zoroastrianism
March 17 St. Patrick's Day Christianity
March 18 Vasant Navratri and New Year’s Day Hinduism
March 20 Shunki-sorei-sai Shinto
March 20 Lady Day (Ostara) Wicca
March 20 or 21 Naw Ruz/Navroze Bahá'í and Zoroastrianism
March 21 Eid e-Navroz Islam
March 25 to 31 Holy Week begins Christianity
March 25 Palm Sunday Christianity
March 25 Shri Ramnavami Hinduism
March 26 Khordad Saal Zoroastrianism
March 29 Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) Christianity
March 29 Mahavir Jayanti Jainism
March 30 Good Friday (Holy Friday) Christianity
Sunset of March 30 to
April 6
Pesach (Passover) Judaism
March 31 Sakyamuni Buddha’s Nirvana Day Buddhism
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2 Grade 6 Art Trip
604 & 605
African
Drumming
Cheyne
3
4
5 Day 3
Art Club
3-4:30 pm
6 Day 4
806-Water
Trip
7 Day 5
805 Water Trip
8 Day 1
Peel Dance
Showcase
@Living Art
Centre
9 Day 2
Buy Out
10
11
12 Day 3
M B
13 Day 4
A R
14 Day 5
R E
15 Day 1
C A
16 Day 2
H K
17
18
19 Day 3
20 Day 4
21 Day 5
Grad Photos
22 Day 1
Cooking
Session #5 (3-
5:00 pm in
the Staff
Room)
Tchout-ball
Tournament
@Earnscliffe
23 Day 2
24
25
26 Day 3
Art Club
3-4:30 pm
27 Day 4
Jr. Girls
Basketball
Tournament
@Williams
Pkwy (10am-
5pm)
28 Day 5 29 Day 1
Monthly
Assembly
Jr Boys
Basketball
Tournament
@Williams
Pkwy (10am-
5pm)
30
Day 2
Good Friday
31
Sun Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat
1 Day 1 Grade 6 art trip
610 & 602
African
Drumming
@Williams pkwy
Grad Photos
March 2018 Lougheed Middle School Calendar