Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:

MAY 18th Safety Village Trip (Ms. Freeman & Ms. Papez) 19th Diversity Fair (Gym) 19th Spirit Day: Mosaic Mix – wear cultural clothing) 22nd Victoria Day (School Closed) 23rd -24th Track and Field Day 25th – June 5th EQAO for Grades 3 & 6 31st Character Matters Assembly (1:30 ~ School Gym) PARENTS WELCOME   

Character Matters for May ~ Courage

We face challenges directly. We seek help from others when necessary. We do the right thing even when it may be unpopular. We are able to recognize risks and danger and do not take

unwise risks to gain the approval of those around us.

Please join us for our character Matters Assembly on Tuesday, May 31 @ 11:00 in the Gym.  

Congratulations to the following students who won the April Integrity Awards.

Faith Eiman Felix Tyler Keith Lucas Rene Chloe

Benson Milana Evan Sophie Maria Norhan Ashley Hayley

Zain Grace Jerry Yasmine Amira Vaseehar Jennifer

 

    

WWEEDDNNEESSDDAAYY FFIILLEE

 

Spirit Day Ashton's Mosaic Mix

On May 19th, Student Parliament will be hosting Spirit Day! Staff and students are

encouraged to participate in any of the following ways:

1) Wear traditional ethnic clothing 2) Bring their country's flag 3) Wear clothing that represents Canada

   

Ashton Meadows Track and Field Day May 23rd & May 24th (Gr. 4-8)

 

This year, track and field will be Tuesday, May 23 from 9-12:20 pm, and Wednesday, May 24 from 9-12:20 pm. On Tuesday, Girls will do running events and boys will do field events. On Wednesday, Girls will do field events and boys will do running events. Please bring water bottles, hats, sunscreen and appropriate clothing and shoes. All students will be required to stay with their grade groups as they travel to each event. Gatorade and chips will be sold each day. Good luck to all participants!   

 

Congratulations to Mr. Irwin, Mr. Kyriopoulos, Mr. Grant,

Ms. Ikonomou, Ms. Lelen, Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Arnokouros, for reaching the semi-finals of the annual YRDSB Staff

Volleyball tournament, in the Semi-Competitive Division.

The team reached the top four out of 32 teams. Way to Go Ashton Staff!

  

 

Class Placement Parent/Guardian Input Much of the planning for a new school year has already begun! We are currently discussing 

organizational structures, class placements, special education delivery models, teaching assignments 

and timetabling.  

Class placement decisions are made following careful consideration of a number of criteria: balance 

of student skill development, interests and talents, gender balance, class size (consistent with 

Board and Ministry guide‐lines), learning style, learning partners and social factors. While friendship 

issues can play a role in the comfort level of some students, at particular developmental stages 

some friends learn best in separate classes.  

Often parents have new and /or important information to share about their child which lends 

assistance to class  placement decisions. Parent input that is received in writing by June 9th, 2017 

will be considered (and shared)  during placement meetings. Please avoid naming a teacher as 

staffing can vary. Input received after June 9th will not be considered due to the complexity of the 

task. Please be advised that while such input is valued, it cannot  drive class placement decisions 

since school‐wide limitations and a variety of other factors will, at times take  precedence. Final 

decisions regarding student placement remain the responsibility of the Principal and the school 

staff. Ministry mandates on class size will impact class placements into September. As a result, we 

will, regretfully,  be unable to share class placement information with  families until just prior to 

school opening. Thank you for partnering with us in this very important task. 

 

Ashton Meadows Celebrates the Arts Thursday June 8, 2017 

Parents and students are invited to join us for our annual Spring Concert. Classes, bands, and clubs will be performing songs, drama, and dance routines relating to this 

year’s theme of 'Canada 150‐ This is Us.'  More details and information on performances to follow in the next coming weeks. 

Jump Rope for Heart – Celebrating 35 years! Look at how much has changed in the last 35 years! - Hand written letters became e-mail - Cameras no longer require film - Phone booths became Cell Phones - Computers that once filled a room, now fit in the palm of your hand - 15 songs used to fit on a record the size of a plate, now you can fit thousands of songs in your pocket And…Heart and Stroke Jump Rope for Heart grew from a one-day fundraiser in a handful of Schools in 1982 to a nationwide success! Our focus on kids’ health is as strong as ever, as is our passion for getting and keeping kids active. Jump into a tradition that is 35 years strong! This year marks Jump Rope for Heart’s 35th Anniversary and the Heart and Stroke Foundation is striving to get 1 million kids jumping in close to 4,000 schools across Canada. Be part of it! Thank you for supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation.