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December 2013
Holiday Concerts @ BCF On Thursday, December 12th at 6:30 p.m. the annual Falby Holiday Concert
for students in grades 1 – 8 will be held as well as on Friday, December 13th at 8:45 a.m. Don’t forget to book your tickets in advance! Order forms were
sent out the last week of November. Let us know if you did not receive one. JK and SK students will put on a concert at 12:30 p.m. on
Friday, December 13th. Join us! ME TO WE
Did you know that there is a Me to We group at Falby? This dedicated group of individuals believes in making a difference in the world. Right now the group is focussing on relief aid to the Philippines following the typhoon a few weeks ago. Please support their fund-raising efforts by visiting the bake sale at the Holiday Concert. Every little bit makes a difference!
Raffle Basket Campaign at BCF! Our annual Raffle Basket Campaign is about to begin! Thank you for sending in donations for the themed basket being assembled by your child’s class. The baskets will be on display during the week of December 9 – 13th. The draw will take place on December 18th in the morning. Please consider buying raffle tickets for this SCC fund-raiser! Funds will go towards bringing engaging authors and illustrators to the school to do presentations for BCF students.
School Community Council (S.C.C.)
Parents, guardians and community members are invited to participate in our School Community Council. The council meets monthly to hear presentations from the school, to participate in school outreaches and to plan events and fund-raisers.
Please consider attending our first S.C.C. meeting which will be held on Thursday, December 5th at 6:30 p.m.
This meeting will be a fun basket wrapping session when we’ll get everything ready for the basket campaign. Thanks, in advance, for joining us!
**FREE BABYSITTING WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN**
DROP IN GYM – Thursday, December 5th from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Students from grades 3 – 8 are welcome to come for a free gym program. Join us!
This event is organized and supervised by Crossroads.
Please note that milk will sell for $1 beginning in January.
Bolton C. Falby
Public School
80 Falby Court
Ajax, ON L1S 1N4
(905) 683-6240
www.falby.ddsbschools.ca
Principal: B. Noble
Vice Principal: S. Craig
Head Secretary: R. Henderson
BELIEVE ACHIEVE
SUCCEED
Superintendent of Ajax Schools
Camille Taylor
905-666-5500
Trustee for Ajax
Donna Edwards
905-666-5500
Celebrations Without Treats – When Food can Cause Harm
While we all enjoy sharing and celebrating our traditions with food and treats we
encourage our families not to bring cakes (birthday cakes, cupcakes, etc.) into
the school. With a large number of children with medical allergies all baked
goods must be professionally designated as “nut free” to be enjoyed at school.
We don’t want to take away from the fun of a celebration, but our first
priority is safety.
If a student with a severe nut allergy comes into contact with residue from a nut
product by simply touching a desk, a water fountain or any other surface even
outside their classroom his/her life could be in danger. This consideration is
not just as we head into a holiday season but for the entire school year.
If you have any questions regarding this support in keeping our children safe
from allergic reactions please feel free to contact Mrs. Craig, VP.
For more information please refer to this Canadian Website:
http://www.allergysafecommunities.ca/pages/default.asp
Please note the early dismissal on Thursday, December 19th – 1:45 p.m.
Junior Kindergarten Registration for the 2014-15 School Year The Kindergarten and the FDK/Early Learning Program at the Durham District School Board gives children the best start possible:
Comprehensive curriculum focused on intellectual, physical and social development
Led by caring professionals in a safe and nurturing environment Full time, Full-Day Kindergarten (FDK), Early Learning Program (ELP) Average class size of 26 students in FDK/ELP classes.
In January of each year, the Durham District School Board conducts telephone pre-registration for its Kindergarten program. On January 14, 2014, beginning at 9:30 a.m. the DDSB will hold its telephone pre-registration, as scheduled for the 2014-2015 school year.
Dates to Note
Dec. 2 - Vision Care Truck at Falby
Dec. 3 - Vision Care Truck at Falby
Dec. 4 - Vision Care Truck at Falby
Dec. 5 – S.C.C. Meeting at 6:30 p.m. & Drop-In Gym for grades 3 – 8
Dec. 11 – 20 – Basket Raffle Campaign in front foyer – buy tickets!
Dec. 12 – Holiday Concert (grades 1 – 8) at 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 13 – Holiday Concert (grades 1 – 8) at 8:45 a.m.
Dec. 13 – Holiday Concert (FDK only) at 12:30 p.m.
Dec. 19 ** Early Dismissal at 1:45 p.m.**
Dec. 20 – P.A. Day (students do not attend school)
Dec. 23 – Jan. 3 – No school for students
Jan. 6 – First Day back from holidays
Children Learn What They Live
If children live with hostility,
they learn to fight.
If children live with ridicule,
they learn to be shy.
If children live with tolerance,
they learn to be patient.
If children live with encouragement,
they learn confidence.
If children live with praise,
they learn to appreciate.
If children live with fairness,
they learn justice.
If children live with security,
they learn faith.
If children live with approval,
they learn to like themselves.
If children live with acceptance, and
friendship, they learn to find love in
the world.
Copyright © 1972/1975 by Dorothy Law Nolte
BOLTON C. FALBY HUB - Room 111
Dear Families,
The cold weather is here and with it comes the holiday season. In the month of November, some
new programs were introduced for the school community at the Hub and they were well received by
members, old and new.
Persian Play to Learn will continue to be offered in the Hub on Wednesday mornings. Come Learn
With Me, a school readiness program, and InBetweeners, a program for children, 12-18 months, will
be offered in the Hub by Ajax OEYC in December.
All programs taking place in the Hub are free and are for adults and their children 0 to 6 years of age.
The Hub is open Monday to Friday – program times vary each day. Drop by and find out what our
programs are all about.
In December the following agencies will be offering programs in the Hub.
Monday and Tuesday Afternoons
Stepping Stones - 0-6 years *12:30 pm. to 2:45 pm.
For program information please call
The Family and Community Action Program at 905-686-6466.
Thursday Afternoons
Babyville – 0–12 months *2:00 pm. to 3:30 pm.
The Durham Region Health Dept.
For program information please call 905-668-4113 or 1-800-841-2729.
Friday Afternoons
Spanish Parent and Child Play to Learn 0-6 years *1:00 pm. to 3:00 pm.
December 6, 2013 only
The Family Community Action Program
Ajax Ontario Early Years
Offers Play to Learn opportunities for adults and their children 0 – 6 years of age as well as registered
programs.
Programs which are shaded are registered programs. For information on programs and to register for
a program please call the Ajax OEYC 905-619-4565 ext. 310
Wednesday Mornings
Persian Play to Learn Drop In - 0-6 years * 9:00 am. to 11:30 am.
Thursday Mornings
Come Learn with Me- (registered program) – 2.5 – 6 years * 9:00 am. to 10:00 am.
Play to Learn Drop In - 0-6 years *10:00 am. to 11:00 am.
Friday Mornings
InBetweeners - (registered program) – 12–18 months * 9:00 am. to 10:00 am.
Play to Learn Drop In - 0-6 years *10:00 am. to 11:00 am.
“Play is the primary way all children learn”
Eden & Huggins, YMCA Playing to Learn, 2001, page 7
Recommended Websites for Educational Play
To succeed in school and life, children need ongoing opportunities to learn and practice essential skills. Here are
some great websites your child can visit after the school day and during the holidays to keep the learning going. Find
all of these sites and more on Falby’s Skloog page at: http://www.skloog.com/user/boltoncfalby
E-books
URL Login Password
http://my.abdodigital.com durham research12
http://storylineonline.net
http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp ajaxpl libra
http://bkflix.grolier.com/splash durham research12
Math
URL Login Password
http://www.coolmath-games.com
http://www.sumdog.com
Science
URL Login Password
http://makemegenius.com
Keyboarding
URL Login Password
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing
http://www.virtualpiano.net
Miscellaneous – Comprehensive Language, Math and Science skills presented in a game format
URL Login Password
http://www.e-learningforkids.org
http://www.starfall.com
http://www.abcya.com
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/games
http://www.funbrain.com
http://www.arcademicsskillbuilders.com
http://www.cookie.com
http://funschool.kaboose.com/index.html
http://pbskids.org
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com
