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This has been a blustery and cold month, but we will always try to go out for some part of the recess to give students a chance to run and play and get some fresh air. It is much more enjoyable for the students who are dressed appropriately.
Please remind your children that throwing snow, especially with the amount of ice in our school yard is very dangerous. I am pleased to report that most students are following this very important rule but there are still a few of our older students who are not being safe.
Kindergarten registration continues this month as we welcome our graduating class. If you have neighbours, friends or relatives with children starting JK in the fall please remind them to come in and register in the school office. Also, please be sure to share with the office if you have any plans for extended holidays before or after the March Break just so we can note this in our attendance records. Have a safe and happy March Break and remember that clocks go ahead an hour on March 8th!
Brenda Manning
The Crosby Chronicle 2014-2015 The Newsletter of Roy H. Crosby Public School March
From the Principal’s desk
This month’s trait is Honesty:
We behave in a sincere, trustworthy, and truthful manner.
Roy H. Crosby P.S.
115 Drakefield Road, Markham, ON
L3P 1G9 905-294-2910
Fax 905-294-2918
Principal
Mrs. Brenda Manning
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Leeanne Arbour
Lead Caretaker
Mr. Rob Seaver
School Council Co-Chairs Nancy Christoffer & Sanobar Abbasi
Superintendent
Mr. Dan Wu
905-940-7800
Trustee
Mr. Allan Tam
416-898-9607
School Website
http://www.royhcrosby.ps.yrdsb.edu.on.ca
If your child currently attends Roy H. Crosby, but you anticipate moving between now and the new school year, please let us know your plans as soon as possible. Although it may seem early, we are already working on student numbers for next year so that we may plan our staffing.
Please be advised that registration for September 2015 has begun. Registration forms are available on YRDSB’s website at www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca. Children who live within the school boundary and whose parents are public school tax supporters will be eligible to register. You will need to provide:
Child’s proof of age e.g. birth certificate, passport Proof of residency eg. tax bill or utility bill
Being physically active during winter is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle and recess is one
opportunity for students to have that activity. Students need to come to school dressed to play
outside during recess (hats, scarf, gloves/mittens, boots etc.) It is advisable for children to bring extra
hats and socks in case they get wet.
The school administration keeps a close eye on weather conditions, including wind chill. When
conditions necessitate, the principal may decide that students will remain inside for recess or may go
out for a shortened recess. Conditions may vary from school to school, so it’s important that
principals make decisions based on local conditions only. Generally, if students are well enough to
attend school, they will be expected to go outside for recess. We ask that parents send their children
dressed for outdoor winter play every day.
Moving??
Registration
Dressing For Winter Weather
Is your child coming home without his or her...jacket, socks, shoes, lunch bag, gym shorts, boots, mittens, toque…? Chances are those items have found their way to our LOST AND FOUND. Unfortunately, our LOST AND FOUND is heavy on the LOST and light on the FOUND. Please take a moment to check the LOST AND FOUND box inside the front doors of the school. There are many items in there. We will have students check the box multiple times before March Break. Any items that are not collected by will be donated to a local charity.
Visitors to Roy H Crosby
Upcoming Events
March 8 Clocks go ahead 9 School Council meeting 7 pm Library 10 JK/SK vision and hearing screening 12 The Big Crunch 2:30 pm 13 PA Day 16-20 March Break 23 Back to School 25 Scientist in the School for JK/SK 27 School celebrates Earth Hour 1:30-
2:30 31 ROAR 10:55
Lost and Found
FOOD BITES March 2015
GMOs: Facts and other understandings
What is all the fuss I hear about GMOs and GM foods? What does it mean, and
why am I seeing non-GMO labels on some items at the grocery store?
To begin, “GMO” stands for “Genetically Modified Organism” and by “GM foods” we are referring to “Genetically
Modified foods”. What this means is, if a living organism has had its DNA altered by way of human engineering,
it is then considered to be a genetically modified organism. A GM food is therefore created by combining a gene
(or set of genes) from at least two plants to create a modified version of that plant, or a brand new plant
altogether.
In many cases, this process of human engineering is done as a way to introduce different traits into a particular
organism/food that are not naturally occurring. For example Flavr Savr was the first genetically modified tomato
sold commercially, altered to allow the tomato to ripen on the vine at a slower rate than normal without
becoming soft, creating a richer more flavorful tomato. In order to create this, scientists inserted an additional
gene into the tomato before it was planted.
When it comes to food you purchase and consume, it is likely that the corn or carrots you might be buying have
had their seeds modified in this manner before they were planted, harvested and shipped to your local seller.
So why did this process of modifying foods begin? Well, there are many reasons including to overcome species
barriers, disease, to become pesticide or bug resistant, to improve shelf life, or more recently, to help grow
drought resistant crops.
Currently, approximately 60 countries require GMO labeling (or ban GMOs altogether) for a number of reasons.
GMOs and GM foods have become controversial due to possible concerns around the unknown environmental
risks and the untested potential health impacts, such as increased food sensitivities and allergic reactions.
In Canada, over 81 GM foods have been approved since 1994. Health Canada and the Canadian Food
Inspection Agency have processes in place to test GM foods before they can be made available to the public.
As a consumer, it is very difficult for you to know if the foods you purchase have been genetically modified or
not. In other parts of the world, like Europe, labeling GM foods has become mandatory. This is currently not a
requirement in Canada, but something that producers can do voluntarily if they choose. Also, keep in mind that
many items available for purchase are in fact imported from other countries that, again, may have their own, and
possibly different, GM food regulations.
Foods labeled “certified organic” or verified by the “Non-GMO Project” are not allowed to contain GMOs, so you
might notice some of these labels appearing on items allowing you to make a more informed choice.
So what are some of the most commonly known GMO foods you might find in your local grocery store?
• Corn Sugar beets • Soybeans Potatoes • Tomatoes Rice • Canola Squash
If nothing else, understanding how your food is grown
and where it comes from is all part of investing in a
healthy, proactive lifestyle. For more information on GM
foods in Canada you can also visit Health Canada's
website at http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/gmf-agm/fs-
if/index-eng.php .
Sources: Eatrightontario.ca; Naturallysavvy.com;
Davidsuzuki.org; Hc-sc.gc.ca; stats can; Wikipedia.org.
WHAT IS THE GREAT BIG CRUNCH?
The Great Big Crunch is a program designed to promote good food education, healthy snacking and Nutrition Month! All of this is followed by a MASSIVE, synchronized bite into a crunchy apple to celebrate! Roy H. Crosby will be kicking off healthy eating month on March 6th at 2:30 p.m.
We are celebrating Earth Hour on Friday, March 28th, 2014 at 1:30. All electronics will be switched off and we will monitor the impact on our energy use. More information at http://www.earthhour.org/ .
Markham Launches “FIND PACHI” Contest
Did you know…PACHI, the international mascot of the Games, was designed by four Markham students? We’ve
just launched two social media campaigns to celebrate PACHI being Markham created, and share Pan Am and
PACHI enthusiasm with you!
1. FIND PACHI Contest. We’re hiding 41 PACHI posters across the community. If you find a poster, snap a photo
of yourself or friends with it, and share it using #MarkhamPACHI to be entered into a random draw for contest
prizes.
Hint: Poster #1 is in Centennial Arena, main lobby. This is a perfect reason to go there to take a selfie and also
catch the Clarkson Cup Championship Game this Saturday, March 7 at 2pm.
2. GRELFIE Campaign. Can’t find a PACHI poster, that’s okay – you can still play and be eligible for prizes. Just
take a selfie, anytime, anywhere. Share it using #MarkhamGRELFIE. We’ll scoop up all photos with this hashtag
for the random prize draw AND transfer the photos into a mosaic art piece, including you! That’s what GRELFIE
means – “group selfie”. So go ahead, take a selfie, and share it to become part of the great Markham Grelfie.
Join the fun! Click here for information on FIND PACHI and GRELFIE.
The next meeting is Monday, March 9th at
7:00 p.m. in the Library.
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