SETTLER'S SCOOP JUNE 2017

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE …

Education Week was a great success! At our kick off assembly we congratulated Ms. Kiervin for her Award of Distinction and Mrs. Brovold for her Award of Excellence. We are thankful for their time and dedication to students, staff and the Settler’s community. We were also entertained by the wonderful tricks that our Skipping Club members performed as part of the launch for our Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. Other activities throughout Education Week included: Dress up as what you want to be when you grow up, book exchange (over 1000 books found new homes) and a Children’s Mental Health Awareness Walk. Our walk was just one way for us to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, helping us achieve equity for all students and staff.

It was wonderful to see so many parents attend our Math Night and to watch you work through some of the math problems with your children. Thank you parents for taking the time out of your evening to visit your child’s classroom. Also, thank you to staff for providing engaging and rich Math tasks for all to enjoy. Everyone’s support is greatly appreciated and there was a great sense of community that evening and on the evening that Mrs. Anderson had her own Math Night!

Canada 150 Concert:

Our Canada 150 Concert will take place on June 22nd at 6:30pm in the Gym here at Settler's Green. Be prepared to blast off for an evening of culture, song and dance. Students from Mrs. Corrigan's Class, Mrs. Hickey/Mlle. Wahba's Class, Mme. Langley's Class, Mrs. Perrone's Class and members of the Glee club plan to take you on a short trip around our amazing country to celebrate all thing's Canadian!! Seating will be determined on a first come, first serve basis. The show is sure to run around 1 hour and 20 mins. We can't wait to celebrate this monumental occasion with the community.

Superintendent: Trustee: Dr. Gale Solomon-Henry 905 366-8800 Nokha Dakroub 647-707-7320

Safe Arrival: 1-855-209-6155/pdsb.schoolconnect.com

5800 Montevideo Rd. Paula da Silva – Principal Mississauga, Ontario Grace Anselmo – Vice Principal L5N 2S1 Susan Mosey – Office Manager Phone (905) 826-4947 Clara Phillips – Office Assistant

Justice Club will be selling key chains for $2 and Origami for $1 every First Nutribreak next week June 5th to 9th. All proceeds from the sales will be donated to support Autism Awareness in Canada and ultimately will be put toward helping Canadian families with Autistic children obtain programming and technology to help kids grow socially emotionally and academically.

Spot the Truth

The Staff-Student ‘Spot the Truth’ contest is now over and the answers are posted on the board. Check them out before they disappear! There were 23 questions including the BONUS. Here are your winners:

The primary class with the most correct answers is …Mrs. Hickey with 16.

The following individual students got 10 or more correct:

Andreea C., Leila A., Ojus N., Wisam R., Aayan A., Salman A., Emma B., Romy G., Ayman M.

Ms. Hickey’s class and all the individual winners have won a pizza party, which we will do NEXT week after EQAO is done. Ms. Holt will be touching base with all students. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Our Aussie X family evening on April 19th was an incredible success. Thank you to all those families that had the opportunity to join us for some fun!! Below are some pictures of our families playing Footy and learning some Dance.

The primary students are running on June 9th at Shelter Bay and spectators are welcome.

Junior races are on June 15 and it's being held at Plowman's Park. Spectators are welcome.

Safety Tips.

With the warm weather arriving it is a great opportunity to get active on the way to and from school. Meet up with friends and walk to school, ride your bike or use your roller blades. Just remember to do it safely. Use the crossing guard to cross the street and follow all road rules. Helmets are a must when riding a bike, it’s the law. Wear a helmet and wrist guards when using roller blades. Get active the safe way.

Please remember that our gift card fundraiser will continue throughout the year!! You may choose to continue to order online at www.FUNDSCRIP.com. Select “Support Group” and enter the school code H8GBZB.

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

Our Monthy Assembly will be held on June 16th. The times are as follows: Gr. 1,3,5 – 9:10 a.m. and students in Gr. 2,4,6 – 9:50 a.m. We look forward to watching Ms. Hyman’s class perform in the first assembly and Ms. Demascio’s class in the second assembly and to have the opportunity to honour our certificate winners.

Jump Rope for Heart Thank you to everyone for your fundrasing

efforts. We raised a total of $4,736.07 for Heart & Stroke research. Prizes will be

arriving sometime in June!!

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.

Quote of the month:

The Peel board will recognize the contribution of school crossing guards on Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, June 13. 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.

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

The following students received an

award at the May Assembly.

Koshin M. Eiman J. Farah B. Landen D. Khadija I. Briana C. Alyssa J. Zohaib A. Taylor M. Chad L. Kier M. Ciaran T. Matthew P. Malek R. Wahya F. Anna R. Oviya G. Harman D. Myriam S. Xenia K. Moselyn K. Nikki S. Elijah D. Kriessh V. Dean K. Luca L. Alexia P. Ysabel A. Sienna J. Leila A. Manaf I. Christopher H. Aamnah N. Gavin R. Aayan A. Aiden D. Ojus N. Lyra B. Jade H.

May 31-June 2-Grade 3 EQAO June 1-Movie Night June 2-Grade 6s to Warplane Heritage Museum June 5-Grade 4 English students to Terra Cotta -EQAO makeup date June 6-track & Field at Oscar Peterson (Grade 4s) -Pizza Day!! -EQAO make up June 7-Kickball tournament at Settler’s Green (all day) June 8th-Grade 4 FI student to Terra Cotta June 9- shelter Bay Cross-Country run (Gr. 1, 2, 3) June 12-NO SCHOOL for students!! June 13-Crossing Guard Appreciation Day -Grade 3s Swim to Survive -Pizza Day June 14-9:30 Edenwood Tour and Community Circles for Gr. 6s. June 15-Plowman’s Cross-Country run (Gr. 4, 5, 6) -Fire drill (10:15) -Water Presentation (Grade2/3) June 16-Assemblies at 9:10 (Gr. 1, 3, 5) & 9:50 (Gr. 2, 4, 6)

June 19th-Skipping Assembly (AM)

-Volunteer Tea June 20-Grade3s-Swim to Survive June 21- Grade3s-Swim to Survive June 22-Summer Concert (evening performance) June 23-Play Day June 26-Lost and found on display until Thursday June 27-Grade 6 graduation (1:00) June 28th-Reports go home! June 29-Summer edition of the newsletter distributed -Last day of school before summer!

Volunteers Needed! Please note we are looking for volunteers that can help with our breakfast program in the mornings the next school year. This would include placing breakfast items into individual bags that students can pick up each morning and supervising students while they eat for about 10 minutes. If you are interested and available please call the office and speak to Mrs. Da Silva or Mrs. Anselmo .

Pay school fees online—register today! The Peel District School Board is excited to announce that your child’s school now offers a new, preferred method of payment for all school fees. School Cash Online is a safe and secure form of online payment that allows you to pay for your child’s school items, like field trips and pizza days, from your computer or smartphone using eCheck, Visa or MasterCard. Register now By registering, you’ll have the ability to:

Keep track of your children’s school item and activity fees

Check account history

Print or view receipts

Make donations to school fundraisers online and instantly receive a tax receipt

Pay for school fees with the click of a button For more information and to register, visit https://peelschools.schoolcashonline.com. If you have any questions, please contact the school directly.

Visit the Peel board website—www.peelschools.org/French.

Call Settler’s Green P.S. at 905-826-4947

Visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca/. 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.

Celebrating Faith and Culture June 2017

DATE

CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE

June Miso'o and Strawberry Moon Aboriginal Spirituality June Aboriginal History Month Aboriginal Spirituality Eve of May 30 to June 1

Shavuot Judaism

June 4 to 22 the month of Núr Bahá'í June 4 Pentecost Christianity June 9 Poson Buddhism June 11 All Saints Day Christianity (J) June 12 to 16 Aboriginal Week Aboriginal Spirituality June 16 Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sikhism June 21 National Aboriginal Day Aboriginal Spirituality June 20 to 21 Lailat ul-Qadr Islam June 21 Litha Wicca June 23 to July 11 the month of Rahmat Bahá'í June 23 Jamatul Widha Islam June 24 St. Jean Baptiste Day Christianity and Canada June 25 Eid ul-Fitr Islam June 27 Multiculturalism Day Canada June 29 to July 3 Ghambar Maidyoshem Zoroastrianism

Religious accommodation available to all faiths, reflects board

commitment to inclusion All Ontario school boards are legally required to offer religious accommodation (as per the Ontario

Human Rights Code) and have a religious accommodation procedure in place (as per the Ministry of

Education’s 2009 Provincial Equity and Inclusive Education strategy). While the Peel District School

Board has been providing religious accommodation to its students and staff for over 15 years, the board

has revised its formal Religious Accommodation Operating Procedure, which has been in place since

2012.

The Peel board recognizes and values the religious diversity within its community and is committed to

providing a safe, respectful and equitable environment for all, free from all forms of discriminatory or

harassing behaviour, including those based on religion.

Who can make a religious accommodation request?

Parents of Peel students or staff of any faith background can make a religious accommodation request.

How can a student or staff member make a religious accommodation request?

Parents of Peel students or staff should contact their school principal or site supervisor in early

September (or as early in the school year as possible) to submit a religious accommodation request.

What religious accommodation can be requested?

For many students and staff in Peel schools, there are a number of areas where the practice of their

religion that may result in a request for accommodation:

•observation of major holy days, ceremonies,

commemorations, and celebrations

• school opening and closing exercises

• prayer and rituals

• dietary requirements

• fasting

• religious attire

• modesty requirements

• religious leave

• participation in daily activities and curriculum

For more information on religious accommodation, visit our website at

www.peelschools.org/aboutus/equity.

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

Kindergarten “Start with a Smile” Evening !!

Movie Night Announcement!!!