WE ARE BUILDING IT TOGETHER May, 2017

LORENVILLE LYNX NEWSLETTER

IMPORTANT DATES: Pizza Day – every Wednesday Milk and Cookie Day – every Friday Popcorn Sale – every Tuesday

May: 1st – 5th – Book Fair 3rd – Musical: A Kid’s Life - 6:30 p.m. 4th – Cultural Dress Day 5th – Spotlight on Sheridan Trip 5th – Grandparent’s Tea 8th – Grade 1 Science Centre Trip 9th – Grade 2 Jack Smythe Trip12th – Twin Day12th – ICan Track and Field Meet15th – 18th – Aussie X Gym program16th – Den Day: Healthy Eating17th – Welcome to Kindergarten Night - 6:3018th – Aussie X Cricket Game - 5:30 18th – Forest of Reading Trip19th – Grade 7 Science Fair22nd – Victoria Day – NO SCHOOL23rd – June 5th EQAO23rd – Scientists in the School - K6 a.m./K1 p.m.25th – Asian Heritage Assembly25th – Open House at Jean Augustine26th – Den Day26th – Kindergarten Carnival31st – Gr. 5 Blue Jays Trip31st – K1 to Jack Smythe31st – L’il Lynx in Library at 9:00 a.m.31st – Jack Smythe Trip (K2, K5, K6)

Spring Musical at Lorenville

We are excited about our upcoming Spring Musical

"A Kid's Life", for grades 5-8!!

We will be performing on Wednesday, May 3rd in the morning at 9:30am and in the evening at 6:30pm. Students who are performing in the Musical, need to be at the school at 6:00pm. 

If your child is in grades 5-8, they have most likely been working at home by practicing their songs and memorizing scripts. Just a reminder that there are Full Dress Rehearsals scheduled after school on Monday, May 1st and Tuesday May 2nd, from 3:00 until 5:00. Please make sure these dates are markedon your calendar and transportation home is arranged.

ATTENDANCE LINE

1-855-209-6155 OR

pdsb.schoolconects.com

Education Week at Lorenville

Education Week is this week, May 1st to 5th! Here are some of the exciting events going on this week for parents and students!

Book Fair - all week in the library A Kid’s Life Musical – Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Cultural Dress Day – Thursday Grandparent’s Tea – Friday

Canada’s 150th Birthday

5A enjoyed an informative workshop from Millennium Kids, looking at the Sustainable Development Goals that were created by the United Nations.  We created a birthday gift box for the Government of Canada based on one of the goals: Good Health and Well-Being.  Our gift to Canada will be presented on Canada's 150th birthday to our Federal government  as a reminder to the government of Canada about our commitment to these goals.

Library News: THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING – GET READY

TO BE HAPPY CAMPERS!!!!The library is excited to be hosting our second Scholastic Book Fair of the year. Hundreds of quality books will be available for purchase with many new titles and a wide assortment for readers of all levels. Visit the Scholastic Book Fairs website at: http://www.scholastic.ca/bookfairs/featuredbooks.php to read reviews of the Featured Books (2nd book fair). You can also watch book trailers and author videos with your child on the BookTube page.

Students will be able to preview the books, during a class scheduled book browsing time on Monday, May 1st or Tuesday, May 2nd. They will also receive a book fair flyer to share at home and may choose to share a Wish List with you .

Students and parents will be able to purchase books on Wednesday, May 3rd from 8:30-3:30 and then in the evening before and after “A Kid’s Life” show. The book fair will also be open on Thursday, May 4th from 8:30am – 3:30pm and Friday May 5th from 8:30-10:00 a.m.

Payment options include cash, cheque made out to Lorenville Public School, debit and credit cards.

FOREST OF READING PROGRAMSApril was our wrap-up month for the Forest of Reading Programs. Students in Grades 1 and 2 have heard 10 Canadian picture books for the Blue Spruce Program and voted for their favourite book during the last week of April.

Healthy Schools at LorenvilleBy: Anas, Meenal, Esha, Keshav and Jasmin 7C

This school year we are working towards our healthy schools certification.  Our school’s focus is on healthy eating because it was identified by students, staff and families as an area of need. You are encouraged to eat 5-10 servings of vegetables and fruits each day. Fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruits or vegetables are healthy no matter what shape, colour, or size. Children are more likely to eat quarter pieces of fruit or two halves of fruit rather than the whole piece of fruit.

Cucumber Boats with Yogurt(Recipe from www.parenting.com)

small cucumbers small container of yogurt spices of choice1. Halve cucumbers lengthwise and scoop out

seeds.  (A melon baller works great for this)2. Mix some plain yogurt with spices of choice.3. Spread into hollowed cucumber boats.

Lorenville Public School10 Lorenville Drive

Brampton, ON L6X2Z9Phone: 905-453-7091

Fax: 905-453-4516We are building it Together!

Follow Lorenville Public School on Twitter

@LorenvillePS. Staff at Lorenville use Twitter as a one way communication tool to

complement current communication efforts.

Principal: Mrs. AndersonVice Principal: Mrs. Ferrill

Office Manager: Mrs. Antonacci

Superintendent: Dr. Gale Solomon-Henry

Trustee: Mr. David Green

You’re invited to……Jean Augustine Secondary School

Open HouseMay 25, 2017

8:30 – 2:30

meet the staff & students of JASS hear Jean Augustine speak at 10:00 or 1:00 tour the school talk to students about their learning participate in student directed events

More information about this day will be available in May at www.jeanaugustiness.com

Celebrating Faith and CultureMay 2017

DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE

May Yansa'altt and Flower Moon Aboriginal Spirituality

May 1 Beltaine Wicca

May 1 12th Day of Ridvan Bahá'í

May 10 Sakyamuni Buddha’s Birthday Buddhism

May 10 Wesak Day/Buddha Day Buddhism

May 10 or 11 Nisfu Sha’ban Islam

May 16 to June 3 the month of 'Azamat Bahá'í

Eve of May 22 to 23 Declaration of the Báb Bahá'í

May 22 Victoria Day Canada

May 23 to 26 Aboriginal Week Aboriginal Spirituality

May 24 Zarathosht-no-Diso Zoroastrianism

May 25 Ascension in Christianity Christianity

May 27 Ramadan Islam

Eve of May 27 to May 28 Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh Bahá'í

Eve of May 30 to June 1 Shavuot Judaism

Peel board celebrates public education during Education Week – May 1 to 5

Peel public schools will host hundreds of special activities and events to celebrate Education Week 2017. To give schools plenty of time to hold activities, this celebration of education will be held from May 1 to 5. The theme for this year's focus on education is We Inspire Hope.

In addition to inviting parents and community residents to visit their classrooms during the week, Peel schools are hosting open houses, plays/musicals, storytelling, environmental activities, awards assemblies, talent shows and much more.

One of the highlights of Education Week is the presentation of Awards of Excellence. The award recipients are students, volunteers, staff and community partners who have made outstanding contributions to public education in Peel. The awards will be presented to 31 deserving recipients at the Showcase of Excellence ceremony on May 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the boardroom, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario St., Mississauga.

More than 800 individuals will also be honoured during Education Week with Awards of Distinction for their contributions to their school or workplace.

SafeArrival: Reporting absences and latesEvery day counts—attendance matters!

Regular school attendance is an important factor in your child’s school success. Research shows that chronic absenteeism (missing 2 days per month for a total of 20 days per year) can negatively impact your child’s learning. Getting to class on time and avoiding absences are critical if your child is to get the most out of school.

In the event that your child won’t be attending school, please be sure to report your child(ren)’s absences prior to the start of the school day. Late arrivals and/or early departures should be reported as soon as possible.

SafeArrival will allow you to report your child(ren)’s absences quickly and conveniently in one of three ways:1. You can call into an automated, interactive telephone system via a toll free

number—1-855-209-6155.

2. You can log into a website, pdsb.schoolconnects.com, to access a SafeArrival Parent Portal. An account can be set up to report absences.

3. You can download the SafeArrival mobile application for Apple and Android devices.

If your child’s absence is not reported in advance, the automated notification system will contact parents/guardians at multiple contact numbers until one of the designated contacts is reached to verify the absence. If our automated system is unable to reach a designated contact, office staff will follow up.

Please ensure you complete the reporting process by recording the confirmation number provided at the end of your call. If you do not receive a confirmation number, the absence will not be recorded by the automated system.

If you have any questions, please contact the school.

Peel schools honour police officers during Police Appreciation Week

The Peel District School Board will pay tribute to police officers by holding Police Appreciation Week from May 14 to 20, 2017. Peel students and staff will show their appreciation for the tremendous job being done by police to protect schools, homes and communities. Police Appreciation Week coincides with National Police Week. National Police Week pays tribute to the work of police officers across Canada.

"The Peel board appreciates the dedication and commitment of police officers who work to keep our schools and communities safe," says Janet McDougald, Peel board chair. "Police Appreciation Week is our way of thanking officers who dedicate themselves to protecting our community. It's also a way to give these officers the special recognition they deserve."

During this week, students, staff and parents in schools throughout Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga will honour the work of police officers and thank them for enhancing public safety and security.

May 7 to 13 is Emergency Preparedness Week

What is Emergency Preparedness Week?

The first full week of May of each year is Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week. This year, we will celebrate EP week May 7 to May 13. EP Week is a nation-wide initiative to increase awareness about individual and family preparedness, emphasizing how the public can reduce the risks and consequences of an emergency by being better prepared. During this week, we promote, educate and bring about awareness concerning emergency management planning and personal preparedness. This year, the theme is Plan. Prepare. Be Aware.

What is the purpose?

The purpose of EP Week is to educate students, parents and the community about the importance of being prepared in the case of an emergency.

Children’s Mental Health Week - May 1 to 7 Ontario has designated the week of May 1 to 7, 2017, as Children’s Mental Health Week. Children's Mental Health Week focuses on increasing awareness of the signs of child and youth mental health problems, decreasing stigma and understanding that help is available and treatment can work. Using themes such as Eat, Sleep, Move, and Positive Relationships, students will participate in learning and activities that promote well-being throughout the week. At the Peel District School Board, fostering student well-being and positive mental health is just as important as creating comprehensive academic programs. Within the Peel board our strength is in our diversity. Valuing diversity and inclusion is something that all Peel schools encourage students and staff to do. It is not something that we pause to teach—it is embedded in all we do and teach every day. Recognizing Children’s Mental Health Week is just one way for us to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, helping us achieve equity for all students and staff.

On the road again: How to keep your cyclist safeHere 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

The safety of our students is our top priorityThroughout 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.

Keep your child safe around train tracks

Trains are often closer and are moving faster than most motorists and pedestrians perceive. That's why all members of a family should be are aware of the importance of rail safety.

Safety steps for children Playing on railway tracks and bridges is dangerous. Find safe, supervised and open areas

(e.g., neighbourhood parks) in which to have fun. The only way to safely cross a rail track is to use designated railway crossings. If you must cross railway tracks, for example on your way to and from school, stop, look

and listen before crossing. It is against the law to trespass on railway property.

Safety steps for adults Be prepared to stop at a highway/ railway crossing. Listen for warning bells and whistles of an approaching train. Turn off, or turn down

distracting fans, heaters, music/radios. Obey the signals. Never attempt to drive under a gate as it is closing or around a closed

gate. If the gate begins to close while you’re underneath, keep moving ahead until you clear the crossing.

If a police officer or a member of the train crew is directing traffic at the crossing, obey their directions.

If your vehicle stalls on the tracks, get out quickly and away from the vehicle and tracks. Move in the direction that the train is approaching from to avoid being hit by debris. Your vehicle will be swept forward by the momentum of the train.

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

Health and Physical Education Curriculum supports the physical, emotional and social well-being of students Working together to keep our students safe and healthy

The Peel District School Board implemented the Ministry of Education’s revised Health and Physical Education (HPE) curriculum in the 2015-16 school year. The curriculum is divided into four elements that work together to support the physical, emotional and social well-being of students:

active living movement competence living skills healthy living

Peel staff will again teach the human development and sexual health component to students, beginning spring 2017. This provides time for teachers to develop strong relationships with their students prior to this phase.

Advance notice letters will be sent home with students two weeks prior to the human development/sexual health lessons. Families can submit religious accommodation requests at any time prior to the lesson by contacting the school directly.

To get more information on how the HPE curriculum will be taught, please visit our website at www.peelschools.org/HPE.