CREDIT VALLEY VOICE June 2017 

A. Padua Principal   M. Baskerville Vice-Principal 

S. Teal Superintendent of Education 905-569-9946   B. MacDonald Trustee 905-593-3547   Office Manager   M. Robinson  Office Assistants M. Chapman L. Swift     Credit Valley Public School 2365 Credit Valley Road Mississauga, ON L5M 4E8 Tel:   905-607-0770 Fax:   905-607-0773     BUSING INFORMATION www.businfo.stopr   

Dear Credit Valley Families: It is hard to believe that June has arrived which means that another successful and fabulous school year is about to come to an end. Our students are ready to enjoy the summer weather and resume outside activities. Our 25th School Anniversary celebration on May 25th was outstanding with former staff and students coming back to reminisce about their happy memories while at Credit Valley PS. The theme of our celebration was based on the book of "The Balloon tree" and as such, K-5 students and staff collaborated on art creations of different balloon trees painted. Thank you to Mme Machtaler for her vision and expertise. Highlights of the anniversary also celebration included the opening of the time capsule on May 9 as we discovered items and messages from the students and staff in 1992; the return of founding Principal, Mr. Turner, at CVPS with his wealth of stories about how the school started 25 years ago; and of course, the joyful cheering and singing of our students! In the evening, we had our Open House which was well-attended by former and current families (and the rain stopped for our event!). Thank you for supporting our school milestone event and we look forward to our 50th Anniversary in 2042! The very next day, students were involved in another school-wide event, Jump Rope for Heart. This week, students represented our school at the Living Arts Centre Art display; the Grade 3s had EQAO and we hosted our “Welcome to Kindergarten Info Evening” to new families joining us in September. More activities are planned in June: , Character Assemblies, Family Fun Night, Karate Kids graduation, Track and Field event at Stephen Lewis SS, Volunteer Recognition, Play Day, K-5 Report Cards and end the year with the Grade 5 graduation on June 23. We are grateful for spring's annual return and for the hope it brings of summer. We look forward to each day in June as we are at the last lap. Soon, we can all begin to enjoy those summer days of rest in shady spots protected from the haze and heat and time well spent with family and friends.

Sincerely, Aileen Padua Mina Baskerville Principal Vice Principal

UPCOMING EVENTS *June 1-EQAO *June 2-EQAO Makeup Day *June 2-Character Assembly *June 2-Class Theme Day *June 5-9-Book Fair *June 7-Karate Kids Graduation *June 8/15/22-Sub Day *June 8-Gr 4-5 Track & Field *June 12-PA Day-No Classes *June 18-FATHER’S DAY *June 20 Play Day PM *June 22- Heritage Park Field Trip *June 23-Grade 5 Graduation *June 23-Aquatic Plants Field Trip *June 27-Lego Showcase *June 27-Report Cards Home *June 27-Play Day Rain Date PM *June 28-Last Character Assembly *June 29-LAST DAY OF SCHOOL *June 30-PA DAY-NO CLASSES

All Peel District School Board newsletter attachments, usually included in the monthly newsletter,

will now be available through our school website at: www.creditvalley.peelschools.org

If you would still like to receive these in paper format, please visit our school office for a paper copy.

STUDENT ABSENCE REPORTING Parents should log on to website:

pdsb.schoolconnects.com, OR call toll-free: 1-855-209-6155,

before 9:00 am to report student absences and lates

At the end of the day, parents are reminded to pick up their children at the proper exit door. Please check our school website for a complete list of teachers and their

respective exit doors. In order to limit congestion in the main office, we ask that children be picked up from their exit doors.

Thank you for your assistance and understanding.

GENTLE REMINDERS In June, we continue to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and continue to your cooperation and support. Please be mindful of:

● When your child is going to be late/absent, please call the automated Safe Arrival system before 9:00am to ensure that it is registered on time.

● When picking up children after school, please wait outside the school doors. ● When picking up children during school hours, please continue to communicate this in your

child’s agenda and be mindful of the time, NOT between 2:45 – 3:30 pm, as it is disruptive to student learning. This is a busy time for staff and students as they prepare for dismissal.

● When crossing, please use the designated crosswalks. Please do not run between busses to exit and please use the school parking lot or Kiss N Ride.

● When dropping off children, please use the Kiss and Ride Lane. The parking lot behind the Kiss and Ride Lane is closed as there is no supervision.

● Do not drop your children off before supervision begins at 8:55.. Thank you for your assistance in our efforts to keep staff, students, and parents/guardians safe.

2017-2018 DAY SCHEDULE  There will be a slight change in our day schedule for next school year. This will be shared at the end of June with the Report Cards. More details to follow. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please call the school. Thank you for your cooperation and support.  

 Book Fair 

 Monday June 5th  to Friday June 9th. Come to Our Happy Camper Book Fair next week in the Library.  Students will visit the 

book fair Monday to Wednesday and they will be able to purchase Wednesday to Friday. The book fair will be open  

Friday June9th from 4-6pm for Credit Valley families. This will be a great chance to get some French and English books for your summer 

reading and all purchases benefit our school! 

Congratulations/Felicitations to our winners for the  May Character Trait of Confidence / la confiance 

 Grade 1: Zakariya B., Talia I., Omar F., Maya S., Furkahn N., Cianna A., Bhavika S., Hala A., Emily

L., Jenay M., Cadence T., Ellie K., Declan M.

Grade 2: Jana D., Husam E., Annson Z., Abdallah A., Sejal P., Enam A., Adele Z., Jerry Y.

Grade 3: James D., Dominick T., Allison Y., Chris B., Katherine K., Linda A., Nevaeh M., Sanve S.,

Bosen S., Leila G., Charlotte L.

Grade 4: Fayd Q., Esed S., Graeme M., Claire D., Aaliyah A., Amr I., Reanna C., Harshit P., Grace

H., Callam M., Savana P., Iyad M., Akshat D., Shayan N.

Grade 5: Malakai I., Anniyah S., Maya B., Cynthia D., Jasper L., Logan P., Danielle Z., Sena P.,

Malik S., Nikhil P., Huzaifah K., Jiapei D.

   

                    MUSICAL NOTES  

 Congratulations to all our grade 4 and 5 students who did an amazing job performing our musical Press Start. Thank you to all the parents for their support in helping to make it a fantastic show. We couldn't have done it without you! ~Mrs. Hageman 

READ TO SUCCEED

Congratulations, Mme Younis and Mr. Baptista's Classes!

On Friday, June 2, the Grade 4s in Mr. Baptista and Mme Younis' classes headed to Celebration

Square in Mississauga. Their classes had 100% participation in the "Read 2 Succeed" program

offered by the Mississauga Public Library. That means that all their students visited the public

library at least 3 times within a certain time. At the celebration, they got the chance to meet J.

Torres, author of Teen Titans Go!!

Good job, Grade 4s!

 

June News From The Gym Locker:

Junior Track and Field Meet:

Our Junior Track and Field Meet (for grades 4 and 5 students) is at Stephen Lewis S.S. on

Thursday, June 8th, 2017. Students who have qualified for events such as the long jump, ball

throw, 100M sprint, 100M relay, 400M run and the 1200M run will have, or will be receiving a

permission form to go to the Junior Track and Field Meet. Go Credit Valley!

Primary Running Club:

Many students in grades 1,2 and 3 have been participating in our Primary Running Club at

recess times. The children have been learning about running techniques and further

developing their ability to run longer distances. Bravo!

Play Day:

Our Play Day celebration will take place on Tuesday, June 20th, 2017 (rain date: Tuesday, June

27th, 2017).

Jump Rope For Heart:

Our students enjoyed participating in our annual Jump Rope Week and the weather cooperated

to make our whole school skip a great success on Friday, May 26th, 2017. Thank you to all

families and community members for their generous donations to this most worthy cause!

    

Our 25th School Anniversary celebration on May 25th 

 

  

JUNE 2017 SUNDAY  MONDAY  TUESDAY  WEDNESDAY  THURSDAY  FRIDAY  SATURDAY 

 

 

1  ~  Day 8 *EQAO 

2  ~  Day 9 *9:30am Character Assembly 

*Class Theme Day 

*11:30am Pizza Lunch 

*EQAO  Makeup Day 

*9:30-12:00pm Read to Succeed Mississauga Central Library 

3 

4  5  ~  Day 10 

*BOOK FAIR 

ALL WEEK 

6  ~  Day 1 *11:30am Pizza Lunch 

 

7  ~  Day 2 *11:30am Kidssentials 

Lunch *1:30pm  

Karate Kids Graduation Day 

Grade 3-5 

8  ~  Day 3 *Grade 4-5 Track and Field @ SLSS 

*11:30am Sub Day 

9  ~  Day 4 *11:30am Pizza Lunch 

 Family Fun Night/BBQ 5:30-8 pm 

10 

11  12 

*PA DAY No classes 

for students 

13  ~  Day 5 *11:30am Pizza Lunch 

14  ~  Day 6 *11:30am Kidssentials 

Lunch 

15  ~  Day 7 *11:30am Sub Day 

16  ~  Day 8 *11:30am Pizza Lunch 

17 

18  

 

19  ~  Day 9   

20  ~  Day 10 *11:30am Pizza Lunch *Play Day  PM 

21  ~  Day 1 *11:30am Kidssentials 

Lunch 

22  ~  Day 2 *9:30am 

Country Heritage Park field trip *11:30am Sub Day 

23  ~  Day 3 *9:30am Grade 5 

Graduation *11:30am 

Last Pizza Lunch *Grade 3-4 

Aquatic Plants Field Trip 

*Last Day for All Lunch Programs 

24 

25  26  ~  Day 4 *9:30-11:30am 

Grade 5  Bowling 

 

27  ~  Day 5 *9:30-1:00pm Lego Showcase *Report Cards 

Home *Play Day 

Rain Date PM 

28  ~  Day 6 *9:30am 

Last Character Assembly 

  

29  ~  Day 7 *Spirit Day Wear Red 

*LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 

30 

*PA DAY No classes 

for students 

 

     

ParentConnect is coming to YOUR school this fall!

The Peel District School Board is excited to announce that ParentConnect, our new parent

portal, is launching this fall at your student’s school. ParentConnect is a safe and secure

application that provides access to electronic services for your Peel student(s).

From alerts to busing, absence reporting to earned credit history, ParentConnect offers easy

and convenient self-service access to important K-12 student information. Best of all,

ParentConnect is mobile friendly so you have access when you’re on-the-go.

Registration is easy. With the Student ID Number and a ParentConnect token passcode, you can

access information about all of your children from one website, virtually any time!

Watch for your unique ParentConnect token passcode via email, then go online and register.

Want to learn more? Visit YouTube.com and search ‘Welcome to ParentConnect.’

Peel board recognizes Crossing Guard Appreciation Day on June 13 The Peel board will recognize the contribution of school crossing guards on Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, June 13. The board encourages students, parents and staff to take a moment to thank the neighbourhood crossing guards who help to ensure a safe journey to and from school for thousands of students every day.

Religious accommodation available to all faiths, reflects board commitment to inclusion

All Ontario school boards are legally required to offer religious accommodation (as per the Ontario

Human Rights Code) and have a religious accommodation procedure in place (as per the Ministry of

Education’s 2009 Provincial Equity and Inclusive Education strategy). While the Peel District School

Board has been providing religious accommodation to its students and staff for over 15 years, the board

has revised its formal Religious Accommodation Operating Procedure, which has been in place since

2012.

The Peel board recognizes and values the religious diversity within its community and is committed to

providing a safe, respectful and equitable environment for all, free from all forms of discriminatory or

harassing behaviour, including those based on religion.

Who can make a religious accommodation request?

Parents of Peel students or staff of any faith background can make a religious accommodation request.

How can a student or staff member make a religious accommodation request?

Parents of Peel students or staff should contact their school principal or site supervisor in early

September (or as early in the school year as possible) to submit a religious accommodation request.

What religious accommodation can be requested?

For many students and staff in Peel schools, there are a number of areas where the practice of their

religion that may result in a request for accommodation:

• observation of major holy days, ceremonies, commemorations, and celebrations

•    school opening and closing exercises

•    prayer and rituals

•    dietary requirements

•    fasting

•    religious attire

•    modesty requirements

•    religious leave

•    participation in daily activities and curriculum

For more information on religious accommodation, visit our website at

www.peelschools.org/aboutus/equity.

Register today for Adult ESL or LINC classes

Do you know an adult that is interested in improving their English language skills

for work, study or daily life?

Through the Continuing & Adult Education department, the Peel District School

Board offers a wide variety of English language classes that help parents

experience success in Canadian English in both listening/speaking and

reading/writing. Courses are designed for a range of basic, intermediate and

advanced English (Levels 1 to 7) as well as the more experienced learner needing

to prepare for an IELTS exam.

Classes are ongoing - Register anytime.

All learners that complete a session will earn a certificate of learning from the

Peel District School Board.

Classes operate from six locations in Brampton and Mississauga with three

specially designed adult centres at:

● Bramalea - Adult Education Centre - 25 Kings Cross Road, Unit 3

● Brampton - Adult Education Centre - #300 - 7700 Hurontario Street

● Mississauga - Adult Education Centre - 100 Elm Drive West, Room 117

To learn more or to register, call 905-270-6000

Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation or follow us on Twitter:

@PDSBLearnESL

Three steps to quality summer child care for your child

If you have a school-age child, finding summer child care can be a real challenge.

But you can follow these three simple steps to help you choose a program that’s

best for your family. It will mean a summer full of fun and learning for your

child—and peace of mind for you.

Step 1

Call Child Care Info Peel

905-890-9432 or 1-888-836-5550

Child care experts provide specific information about summer camps and other

child care providers in your neighbourhood. They can answer your questions and

give you information to help you choose the program that’s right for your family.

It’s a good idea to call the info line early to give yourself enough time to

investigate potential programs and make your decision before the program fills

up.

Step 2

Schedule an appointment to meet with the program director or to speak over the

phone, so that you can get more information about the program. If possible, visit

the program or the facility in which it will be held. The more information you

have, the better you will be able to decide if this program is a good "fit" for your

child and your family.

Step 3

When you are checking out summer programs, don’t be afraid to ask a lot of

questions—it’s the best way to make sure you have all the information you need.

In general, you will want to ask questions about the program, staff, health and

safety practices, food provided, and costs.

For more information, call Child Care Info Peel or visit

www.cdrcp.com/ccip.html.

The safety of our students is our top priority Throughout the school year, incidents in our school communities happen. Our staff take precautions to

emphasize street-proofing skills with your child. However, we feel that it is important that you take an

opportunity to review safety procedures with your child.

Peel Police have provided the following safety guidelines if your child encounters a stranger:

● Tell your children to never go anywhere with a stranger, not to talk to strangers and never take

anything from them. You also have to teach them what a "safe stranger" is in case they need

help. A safe stranger includes a police officer, a cashier, a fire fighter, etc.

● Remind your child to never walk alone—always walk with a group.

● Develop a "what if" game for the kids to get them thinking of how they would respond if they

felt threatened or afraid.

● Know who your children play with and where they go. This includes keeping a list of their

friend's addresses and phone numbers.

● Remind your children not to take short cuts through parks, ravines, or other secluded areas.

● Your child's body is private. Tell your child that no one may touch the area their bathing suit

covers. If someone does or tries to touch them, they should advise you immediately.

● Teach your children to talk to you immediately when someone does anything that makes them

feel strange or uncomfortable. Listen when your children are trying to tell you about something

that bothers them and provide them with support and understanding.

●

Tips for riding the bus:

● Take a seat as quickly as possible, put belongings under the seat and stay seated.

● Never stick anything out of the window, including part of your body.

● Refrain from eating on the bus. If a choking incident occurs, the driver may not be able to help

immediately.

● Wait until the school bus stops before standing up to exit the vehicle.

Tips for exiting the bus:

● When getting off the bus, take two large steps away from bus. If you have to walk in front of the

bus, do so at least three metres (10 giant steps) away from the bus.

● The driver must be able to see students exiting the bus and will give a signal when it is safe to

cross. If more than one student is crossing in front of the bus at the same time, they should

cross in single file.

● Children must never reach for something that is under the bus without the driver’s permission.

Let the driver know that something is under the bus or wait until the bus moves out of the way.

Tips for walking to school:

● Help your child establish a safe, direct route to school. Avoid potential safety hazards such as

train tracks, busy intersections, and reinforce what safety precautions to follow.

● Stay on sidewalks whenever possible. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road

and walk facing traffic.

● Cross streets at intersections and at crosswalks and learn to look to the left, the right, and the

left again before proceeding.

● Wait until traffic comes to a stop before crossing. Make sure drivers see you before you cross.

Don't assume the driver will stop for you.

On the road again—how to keep your cyclist safe Here are some tips you can review with your child to ensure bike season gets off to a great start:

The right fit

● children should be able to straddle the bike with both feet on the ground

● a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard

● the helmet should fit—if it's too loose, it could fall off, if it's too tight, it's uncomfortable

Get noticed

● a young child's bike should be equipped with a bell and reflector

● older riders should have a light and/or reflectors

Follow the rules

● no riding on busy streets

● no riding at night

● stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries

● driveway ride out—not stopping and looking both ways before entering the street

● running the stop sign

● turning without warning

● cycling in the dark

● following the leader—one child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the

second cyclist doesn't

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.

We Welcome the World Centres 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— from Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. In addition to providing literacy and numeracy assessments, the 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— providing information on Peel resources ● settlement service information ● translation of materials to support the reception and assessment process ● age and grade appropriate educational and related program resources ● information about various community supports ● 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 breathe easier.

40 hours to graduate – Start this summer

Since 1999, all students in Ontario secondary schools are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement in order to receive a diploma. The purpose of this requirement is to encourage students to develop an understanding of the various roles they can play in their community. Students are encouraged to start accumulating community involvement hours in the summer before they enter grade 9. 

 

Research shows that early involvement in community service helps students build a spirit of civic responsibility which can be expanded as they move through secondary school. The aim of the 40-hour requirement is to encourage students to become actively involved in making positive contributions to their community. 

 

The community involvement component is an opportunity for students and parents to work together, independent of the school. With parent support, your teen is responsible for finding and completing 40 hours of community service. 

 

Parents should provide assistance to their teen in the selection of community involvement activities. Here’s how to get started: 

● Spend some time with your teen going through the list of eligible and ineligible activities

in the Peel District School Board’s “40 Hours” brochure. You can obtain a copy of the

brochure from your school or online at www.peelschools.org/students/40hours/

● View online resources and volunteer opportunities at

www.peelschools.org/students/40hours/

●

Please note that the selection of the activities should take into account the age, maturity, and ability of the student, and the location and environment of the proposed activity.  

  

 

 

Keeping it cool when packing school lunches!

Here are some easy ways to keep foods cold when packing school lunches:

Choose an insulated lunch bag. This will help keep foods at the right temperature.

Use ice packs. Place a frozen re-freezable ice pack near foods that need to be kept cold, like meat sandwiches, yogurt or cheese.

Freeze healthy beverages. Add a frozen 100% juice box or water bottle in the lunch bag to help keep foods cold.

Store in thermal insulated containers. Use thermal insulated containers to keep foods like soup or leftovers at the right temperature. Thermal insulated containers can also be used to store cold foods, such as milk or smoothies.

Include whole fruit. Choose whole fruits, such as apples, pears or bananas, which can be stored at room temperature. For vegetables and fruit, remember to wash them thoroughly under fresh, cool, running water.

Add foods from the cupboard. Choose healthy foods that can be stored at room temperature, such as pre-packaged unsweetened applesauce, crackers, whole grain pita or bread. Be sure your child knows to throw away any opened containers of food afterwards.

Eat colder foods first. Encourage your child to choose foods that need ice packs for the morning snack, such as yogurt. A whole grain muffin or granola bar would be a better choice as an afternoon snack.

Keep lunch bags clean. Clean lunch bags and containers with hot soapy water after each use. Never reuse sandwich bags, foil or plastic wrap. Remember to place ice packs in the freezer for the next day!

For more information, visit: www.eatrightontario.ca