Principal:

Susan Bartlett

Vice-Principal:

Jason Ieraci

Office Manager:

Darlene Lima

Superintendent: Paul Da Silva (905) 366-8800 Trustees: Sue Lawton, Ward 3 & 4 (905) 625-8084 Rick Williams, Ward 5 (905) 814-6180 Robert Crocker, Ward 6 & 11 (416) 528-1312

Fairwind Senior Public School 5235 Fairwind Drive

Mississauga, ON L5R 3L2

Follow us on Twitter @fairwindps

June 2016 2015-2016

e are now well into our final term. It has been a busy spring, our school teams and houseleagues have been in full operation.

MOVING???

Please notify the school if you know you will be moving over the summer months and not returning to Fairwind in September.

905-507-3877

LUNCHROOM

SUPERVISORS

NEEDED

Are you interested in working as a lunchroom supervisor at Fairwind in September? Positions may be full-time (1 hour per day) or part-time (supply, as needed). A criminal record check is required. Please ask at the office for more information.

FAIRWIND LIBRARY

NEEDS ALL

BORROWED

MATERIALS BY

JUNE 10, 2016

It is time to return those library books! The last date for any materials borrowed from our library is Friday, June 10, 2016. After June 10th, students will receive notices for any materials that they still owe the library. Reminder notices will be handed out, and lost or damaged books will be invoiced. Students should check lockers, classrooms, and at home for any library material borrowed.

June 14 - Crossing Guard Appreciation day

June 22 - Last Pizza day of the year

June 28 - Grade 8 Graduation

June 29 - Report Cards go Home

June 30 - Last day of School

See you back on Sept 6, 2016

FOOD ALLERGIES

Due to food allergies, please be reminded that NO FOOD is to be brought to school by parents or students for sharing with the class. Thank you for your cooperation.

UPCOMING DATES

TEXTBOOK & NOVEL

RETURN

Students and parents, please have a look around the house for any school textbooks and novels you have that need to be returned to the school.

GRADE 5 PARENT

NIGHT

On the evening of Thursday, June 9, we will be hosting an information meeting for Gr. 5 parents from our feeder schools: Cooksville Creek, Champlain Trail and Huntington Ridge. Incoming grade 5 students and their parents are all welcome to attend that evening at 6:30 p.m.

PEEL BOARD

RECOGNIZES

CROSSING GUARD

APPRECIATION DAY

ON JUNE 14

The Peel board will recognize the contribution of school crossing guards on Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, June 14. 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.

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GIRL’S SOCCER

On Thursday, June 9th the Fairwind Junior Girl's Soccer Team will play in their soccer tournament at Churchill Meadows. The team will play three other schools. Ms. Jeswani and Ms. Lake have enjoyed the enthusiasm and positive attitudes of the 15 members of the team from grade 6 and grade 7. Good luck to Christine, Keyaris, Madinah, Jiya, Brianna, Jessica, Sarah-Jane, Gurjot, Siya, Mya, Alysia, Valeria, Crystal, Nga and Jamie!

GRADUATION 2016

The Grade 8 graduation is quickly approaching. This year's ceremony and dance will be held at the Mississauga Grand Banquet and Convention Centre at 35 Brunel Road in Mississauga. It is on Tuesday, June 28, with graduates arriving between 11:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. The ceremony will begin at 12:00 p.m. and finish at 1:30 p.m. Lunch and dance will follow for our graduates until 4:00 p.m.

Each graduating student will be allocated two tickets only for guests to attend the ceremony. Written requests for additional tickets will be considered, space permitting. Written requests must be submitted to the office by June 10.

A letter with more details has been sent home to parents of our graduating students and is due back to their Prime Time teacher by June 3.

We wish our graduating

students all the best!

BOY’S SOCCER

On Wednesday, May 19th, the Fairwind Boy's Soccer Team played in their tournament at Churchill Meadows Park. The boys played extremely hard and represented Fairwind well. Despite missing players to the Ottawa trip, they tied Erin Mills (the eventual tournament winner) in the preliminary rounds but ran out of energy in the consolation finals after playing four hours straight in 34 de-gree heat. Mr. Humphries would like to thank all the boys for their hard work and dedication this season.

Congratulations to:

YEARBOOKS

Fairwind yearbook sales are now complete with a total of 455 yearbooks being sold to staff and students.

Yearbooks will be handed out to students through Prime Tine during the final week of school. There will be no additional yearbooks for sale unfortunately during this time.

Thank you to the staff and student yearbook committee who worked hard to photograph and compile all of the students, teams, clubs and special events that made this a fabulous 2015-2016 school year!

FAIRWIND’S GOT

TALENT

Fairwind's annual talent show was an incredible success this year and we have so many individuals that we would like to acknowledge and thank. Everyone who was involved in anyway helped tremendously and made Fairwind proud.

We would like to give special thanks to Inesh for his amazing technical assistance. In addition, an acknowl-edgement is due for all of the teach-ers and the backstage crew, without your help it wouldn't have run so smoothly. An enormous congratula-tions goes out to all the talented sing-ers, dancers, instrumentalists and public speakers who went above and beyond to make sure their acts were perfect.

Lastly, we would like to give thanks to our dedicated MC's who put in a lot of time and effort into their scripts. This includes Hala, Zain T., Tayyib and Aima. Your professional-ism and sense of humour allowed the show to flow smoothly and keep us entertained in between acts.

Thank you as well to the entire stu-dent body for being such a support-ive and encouraging audience. In short, this year's talent show has been one to remember for sure, with everyone involved working endlessly hard to make it possible.

Mahmoud A.

Adam S.

Ahmed Y.

Adel S.

Zain J.

Abishek A.

Ali M.

Modaser M.

Marwan A.

Jesiah S.

Shashank S.

Brandon H.

Jason R.

Veshakaran V.

Omar A.

Mohamed E.

DANCE CREW

The Fairwind Dance Crew began way back in November. They practiced two mornings a week, with a few added practices as needed and they did this consistently through to the middle of May.

Due to their hard work and dedication, they were able to learn 2 main routines. The first routine they learned was titled "iUnplugged". It featured the piece “Can We Auto-Correct Humanity” by Price Ea and “Waiting on a World to Change” by John Mayer . The lyrics suggests how social media is turning us into an anti social society. The team demonstrated this throughout the routine by being oblivious to human interaction until the end when their phones lose power and they are forced to reconnect with one another face-to-face. They had the opportunity to perform at several assemblies within the school, Fairwind Arts Night and the Fairwind Talent show. They also represented Fairwind at the Peel Dance Showcase which was held at the Living Arts Centre.

The biggest success of this team was not what was witnessed by the audiences, but what went on in the practices themselves. A group of 20 students from grade 6 through 8, became a tight knit group of friends who helped, taught, bonded, prob-lem-solved, encouraged and looked out for one another. They devel-oped from 20 individuals to one fabulous team.

ARTS ALIVE

Our school continues to be involved in an annual Peel Student Art Exhibition at the Living Arts Centre. Fairwind is one of 34 participating elementary schools this year. Each School is invited to submit three pieces of student artwork to repre-sent their school. Congratulations to the following students who have had their artwork selected:

"Crimson Hood Ciara", pencil

Jessica 701

"Self E - Class of 2016", pencil

"Totem Tree - Thinking Outside of the Box", mixed media

Fairwind students and their families were invited to an Opening Night reception on Thursday, June 2.. The student Art exhibition will run until Thursday June 23, at the Living Arts Centre.

Kashish

Ethan

Youssef

Crystal

Karen

Tammy

Zehra

Kashif

Amber

Jessica

Juliette

Renee

Janet

Ravneet

Aliza

Khushi

Asees

Jessica

Humzah

Sameer

Vivian

Andy

Emily

Crystal

Iqra

Sarah

IMPORTANT CHANGE

COMING SEPTEMBER

2016 Report student absences through new SafeArrival system

Beginning Sept. 6, 2016, all parents/guardians need to report their children’s full-day absences, late arri-vals and/or early departures from school via our new automated SafeArrival phone number at 1-855-209-6155, online at dsb.schoolconnects.com, or by downloading the mobile app for Apple and Android devices. For absences longer than 5 consecutive school days, please contact the school office.

Parents are encouraged to provide an email address to schools. Parents who have an email address on file at school will receive an email invitation from Synrevoice Technologies during the week of August 29. The invitation will include login information.

Starting the week of August 29, parents who do not have an email address on file at the school can visit pdsb.schoolconnects.com and choose CREATE LOGIN to create your account and receive login credentials that can be used online or with the mobile app. Parents need to have a cell phone that is capable of receiving text messages to complete the setup process. The cell phone number must be on file with the school. All three options are available 24 hours a day.

There is no longer an absence reporting phone line at school. If you have any questions or require any assistance, contact the school directly.

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 expe-rienced 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

2016 PEEL PRIDE FAMILY PICNIC

The Peel District School Board's Make Peel Proud Spectrum Committee is proud to be participating at The Peel Pride Family Picnic. Come and show your Peel Pride as we help celebrate our region's LGBTQ communities at Peel Pride's 2016 Family Picnic. Bring your family and friends to take part in an all ages day full of fun and games. Don't forget to bring your blanket or chairs, food, drink and sun-wear. Hope to see you there!

When: Saturday, July 16, 2016 (rain or shine)

Where: Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park,

Queen Street East and Central Park Drive Brampton

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

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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 writ-ing). 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, 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.

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.

The Peel District School Board’s We Welcome the World Centres located in Brampton, Malton and Missis-sauga, are the first point of contact for all newcomer families to become familiar with the educational system in Peel. The centre are open all year—including the summer months. In addition to providing literacy and numeracy assessments, We Welcome the World Centres provide new-comers with a host of services including: reception, orientation, interpretation and referrals.

At each centre parents/guardians and students will discover:

computer portals—guided introduction to the Peel Welcome to School Kits and other Peel resources

settlement service information

translation of materials to support the reception and assessment process

age and grade appropriate educational and related program resources

audio-visual materials to explain the adult education program

professionally administered child-care (only available during assessment and orientation process)

information about various community supports and programming available

For more information about the We Welcome the World Centre and the services they provide, call 905-366-8791.

40 HOURS TO GRADUATE 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 now able 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 responsibil-ity 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, inde-pendent 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 at www.peelschools.org/students/40hours/

Visit http://www.peelschools.org/students/40hours/volunteerjobboard/ for available volunteer opportunities

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.

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3 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 neighbour-hood. 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 infor-mation 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.

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

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DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE

CELEBRATING FAITH AND CULTURE

JUNE 2016

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 devel-oping skin cancer and cataracts later in life. The UV index is the measure commonly used in Canada to as-sess 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

June Miso'o Aboriginal Spirituality

June Aboriginal History Month Aboriginal Spirituality

June 4 to 22 the month of Núr Bahá'í

June 6 Ramadan Islam

June 9 Ascension Christianity

Eve of June 11 to 13 Shavuot Judaism

June 13 to 17 Aboriginal Week Aboriginal Spirituality

June 16 Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sikhism

June 19 Pentecost Christianity

June 20 Litha Wicca

June 20 Poson Buddhism

June 21 National Aboriginal Day Aboriginal Spirituality

June 23 to July 11 the month of Rahmat Bahá'í

June 24 St. Jean Baptiste Day Christianity and Canada

June 26 All Saints Day Christianity

June 27 Multiculturalism Day Canada

June 29 to July 3 Ghambar Maidyoshem Zoroastrianism

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