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June Online Newsletter 2016 Inside This Issue
Macville News Message From the Principal 2 Important Events 2 Grade 6 – 8 Overnight Trip Information Evening 2 Grade 8 Graduation 3 Kindergarten Graduation 3 Report Card Writing Day – June 13 3 School Council Contact Information 3 Eco Schools News 4 Reading Mentors Wanted 4 Supply Lunchroom Supervisors Wanted 4
Board News 2016 Peel Pride Family Picnic 5 Offense Declarations for Returning Volunteers 6 New Safe Arrival System 7 Adult ESL and LINC Classes 8 Quality Summer Child Care 9 Keeping Cyclists Safe 10 Summer Activities to Boost Learning 11 We Welcome the World Center 12 Idle Free Zone 12 40 Hours Community Service for Grade 8’s 13 Celebrating Faith and Culture 14
Message From the Principal
I can’t believe that it is already June. What an eventful year we have had!
This year our two most noteworthy events were the addition of our new
Science and Technology program and our appearance on the Rick
Mercer Show. However, these are not the only things that have taken
place in the school. As usual, Macville has participated in a tremendous
way in sports, house, arts and community activities. We have raised
student and community awareness on a number of issues and
together, have demonstrated why Macville is known as the Little School
with the Big Heart. Please stay tuned for our summer edition of the
newsletter which will feature many of the activities that have taken place
throughout the year. I look forward to seeing all family members at the
upcoming celebrations in June.
Kelly Kawabe
Important Events
Information Evening
Grade 6—8 trip
Thursday, June 23rd, 7:30 p.m.
Macville Gym
Trip will take place October 17—19
Camp Wanakita
Grade 8 Graduation
Tuesday, June 28th
6:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m.
Macville Gym
We look forward to seeing you there!
Kindergarten Graduation
Thursday, June 23rd
5:30—6:30
There will be no school for students on Monday, June 13th
due to Report Card Writing Day.
School Council
Anyone wishing to contact School Council with
questions regarding volunteer opportunities, ideas, or
suggestions may do so at:
Ecoschool News
We are very proud of our students who have participated in
Eco schools this year. As a result of our efforts, Macville
has earned a Silver Award for 2015-2016. Some of our
projects this year included:
The Grade 7/8 “One Garden” project
Improvements and additions to the Outdoor Classroom
The Recycling Champion Trophy
Congratulations to all involved in these great initiatives!
Reading Mentors needed for next year!
We are looking for volunteers, as your schedule allows. A police
check and vulnerable sector check must be completed prior to
volunteering.
Supply Lunch Room Supervisors
We are looking for supply
Lunchroom Supervisors for next year. If you are interested
please contact the school at 905-857-3448.
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 in Brampton
Time: Noon to 4 p.m.
Offence Declaration required for returning volunteers
Parents play an important role in the development and education
of their children and in the success of the school community. At
Macville P.S., we welcome and encourage the
participation of parents and community members, and are
grateful for the countless hours our volunteers contribute
throughout the school year.
To volunteer at our school, you must complete a short interview
and a criminal record check. A criminal record check is required
for all school volunteers in Ontario. Even if you want to
accompany your child on a field trip, you need this record
check.
Once you have completed the process, you are on file with the
Peel District School Board as being a school volunteer. All
returning volunteers will be mailed an Offence Declaration form
that must be filled out and returned to the board office each year.
You will not be able to volunteer with the Peel board if you do
not return this form. Forms will be mailed home in February.
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 arrivals and/or early departures from school via our new automated SafeArrival phone number at 1-855-209-6155, online at pdsb.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 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
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 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.
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.
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. In addition to providing literacy and numeracy assessments, 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—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.
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 at www.peelschools.org/students/40hours/
Visit www.peelschools.org/students/40hours 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.
Celebrating Faith and Culture June 2016 DATE
CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
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
