Principal

Mrs. Sherry Morgan

Vice Principal

Mrs. Julia De Rose

Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Clayton LaTouche

(905) 764-6830

Trustee

Mrs. Anna De Bartolo

60 Wellington Street West Aurora, Ontario L4G 3H2

(905) 727-0022

Student Safety 2

EQAO 2015-2016 Results 2

YRDSB Adult Classes 2

Woodbridge Fall Fair 3

Curriculum Night 3

Emergency Drills 3

Terry Fox School Walk/Run 3

What’s Happening at W.P.S.? 3

W.P.S. School Council 4

Fight the Bite 5

Head Lice 5

IB Programs at YRDSB 6

PFLC News 7

October Calendar 7

Inside this issue:

From the Office October 2016

THE WOODBRIDGE WINDOW

Woodbridge Public School

60 Burwick Avenue, Woodbridge Ontario L4L 1J7

Tel: (905) 851-0102 Fax: (905) 851-4707

Email: woodbridge.ps@yrdsb.ca

P.A. Day

Friday, October 28, 2016

Picture Day

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Dear Parents/Guardians:

We are off to a great start at Woodbridge Public School. September was busy and filled with many exciting events and initiatives. Our Cross Country team began meeting and our girls and boys volleyball and basketball teams were formed. During Safety Week, we conducted a fire drill and discussed the importance of two other emergency drills - Lockdown and Hold and Secure. We will have more drills in the coming months to review these important safety procedures. Our Terry Fox School Walk/Run was also a great success as everyone enjoyed time outside together while

listening to invigorating tunes organized by the Tech Crew.

During the month of October, we will launch our Hot Lunch programs, participate in the annual Cross Country Meet and welcome guest speaker Michelle Cassidy, the YRDSB Mental Health Lead, on Thursday, October 27th, at 6:30 p.m. Michelle will be speaking about how to build resilient children and is well known for engaging, funny and entertaining presentations. Please

join us and bring your friends and family, too. Childcare will be provided.

A few weeks ago, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released a School Report for 2015-2016 for each elementary school across the province on their website, www.eqao.com. We use data from these reports alongside other classroom and school assess-ment data, to inform our school improvement planning to support student achievement and well-being. Ultimately, our goal is to look for sustained growth in achievement over time, aligning our school efforts with the York Region District’s School Board’s Improvement Plan focusing on Math, Modern Learning and Mental Health. We would encourage those interested to view the detailed School Report available online at the EQAO website. As always, we thank our teachers, staff, parents and community for being our trusted partners in promoting a shared commitment to the

best teaching and learning we can provide for our students.

The results of the 2015-2016 EQAO Provincial Assessments for grades 3 and 6 students which assesses the areas of reading, writing and math, can be found on page 2. We are very proud of our students’ accomplishments and look forward to setting new goals and working towards future

growth.

On Thursday, October 6th, we will have our Curriculum Night / Meet The Teacher Night. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the gym. Parents and guardians play an integral role in the school community. It is recognized that parent engagement is a key factor in the enhancement of student achievement and well-being. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday and appreciate your time and effort and recognize that together with your active involvement we can make our

school greater.

As always, if you have any questions or would like to talk, please feel free to contact us at the

school. Thank you for a wonderful start to the school year.

Your Partners in Education,

Mrs. S. Morgan and Ms. J. De Rose

Thanksgiving Holiday

Monday, October 10, 2016

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Student Safety

Student safety and well being is always our first priority and we ask that if you use the Kiss and Ride, please commit to

following the steps below in the morning and after school:

No parking

Move all the way up to the front of the line to drop off

your child, they will walk from there

Move all the way up to the front of the line to pick up

your child, they will walk to you

Watch for openings in the line, move up and pull in

Do not ask your child to walk between cars to get to you/ or exit the car and walk between cars to get to

the sidewalk

If there are no spots to pull in, loop

If you don’t see your child waiting, loop as you may

not hold the spot

Be patient and courteous with one another, many par-ents have multiple car seats and buckles to tend to

before exiting the loop

Respect staff on duty at all

times

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to supporting student

safety at our school.

Design Your Path to Success

YRDSB Adult Classes

Would you like to upgrade your skills in English, Math or Computers? Are you seeking employment? Applying for college, second career or an appren-

ticeship?

The YRDSB offers free classes to help you prepare for work or further your

education in order to achieve your goals.

The program is offered at no cost to Ontario residents aged 19+ by the York Region District School Board with support from the Ministry of Advanced

Education and Skills Development.

Classes are offered at three convenient locations:

Uplands Community Learning Centre 8210 Yonge

Street, Thornhill, ON L4J1W6

Yorkworks Stouffville 111 Sandiford

Drive, Stouffville, ON L4A 0Z9

Participation House (adults with special needs) 9 Butternut

Lane, Markham ON L3P 3M1

Woodbridge Public School,

Board and Provincial EQAO 2015-2016

Results for Grades 3 and 6

Woodbridge Public School Page 3

Curriculum Night

Please join us on Thursday, October 6, 2016, from 6:30

p.m. to 8:00 p.m., for Curriculum Night!

The evening will begin with a brief presentation in the gym,

followed by two sessions in classroom settings. There,

families and school staff will have the opportunity to meet

informally. During the evening, teachers will introduce

themselves, review curriculum expectations and means of

communication between home and school, and answer

any questions parents may have.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be open during Curriculum

Night. Don’t forget to stop in the Library and support

Woodbridge Public School. You could win $25 worth of

books for your family!

We look forward to seeing everyone on

Thursday, October 6th!

Emergency Drills

In order to ensure the safety of everyone in our building, we hold

different types of emergency drills over the school year. We keep

detailed records of all drills and these are monitored as a part of

our annual fire and safety inspections. We had a fire drill during

the third week of school and we cleared the building in two

minutes.

During Safety Week, September 23 to 30, 2016, we conducted a

second fire drill. We will be conducting a Lockdown drill and a Hold

and Secure drill in the near future. When a Lockdown is

announced, classrooms and school doors are locked, classroom

lights are turned off and windows are covered. Everyone in the

classroom “hides” so that no one is visible through the hallway

windows. The Lockdown is used in an emergency and is called

when there is threat by an intruder inside the school building.

More information about these drills and

the Board’s commitment to creating

caring and safe school climates, please

refer to YRDSB Policy and Procedure

#668.0 - #668.11.

(www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca)

Terry Fox School Walk/Run

On Friday, September 30th, the students and

staff members of Woodbridge P.S. participated

in the Terry Fox School Walk/Run.

Terry Fox ran his Marathon of Hope to raise

money and awareness for cancer research.

Terry lost a leg to cancer; however, this did not

stop him from believing that with hard

work and perseverance, anything is pos-

sible.

Thanks to all students who brought in a

Toonie for Terry. Together, we can work

to find a cure for cancer.

What’s Happening at W.P.S.?

For the most current information on what is happening

at Woodbridge Public School, please visit our school

website, www.yrdsb.ca/schools/woodbridge.ps.

From the W.P.S. home page you will have access to

our blog, monthly newsletters, School Cash Online,

tweets by @Woodbridge_PS, Career

Cruising, and much more!

W O O D B R I D G E P U B L I C S C H O O L

60 Burwick Avenue Tel: 905 851-0102

Woodbridge, Ontario Fax: 905 851-4707

October 5, 2016

Dear Students, Parents/Guardians and Community Members:

RE: Woodbridge P.S. School Council 2016-17

On Thursday, September 28th, we held our School Council elections. The new 2016-17 School Council is listed below. We thank all the parents who were able to attend our meeting and we look forward to working together for our students this year. Congratulations to all our Council members and thank you for volunteering your time to better our school and community.

Council Executive - all executive members have voting privileges

Council Chair - Christine O’Brien

Council Co-Chair- Simone Riding-Cunningham

Treasurer - Chantelle Hayden

Secretaries - Michelle Valentini and Jennifer Bennett

Council Members - * = member with voting privileges

* Angela Fasciano

* Cathy Gagliardi

* Jessica Genova

* Marie Malick

* Julie Nairn

* Navneet Rai

All School Council Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month in the Library (no meeting in October, January and March). Our next meeting is November 7, 2016. Remember all parents are encouraged and wel-come to attend School Council meetings.

Thank you,

Mrs. Sherry Morgan Ms. Julia De Rose

Principal Vice Principal

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Head Lice (Pediculosis)

Head lice or pediculosis is common in school aged children and is not a communicable disease. All families can contribute to the decrease of

head lice in our school communities by performing regular head checks of their children and treating the head lice if found. Checking for lice takes

patience, diligence and plenty of time. It is recommended that you always be sensitive to the child’s feelings around this topic. Head lice can hap-

pen to anyone regardless of social class or level of personal cleanliness. When head lice is identified at school, parents are contacted so treatment

can start right away. Children are allowed to re-enter the class only when all of the lice eggs (nits) have been removed from the hair. Notices and

an information pamphlet are also sent home with other students in the class. Effective treatment of head lice includes:

checking all family members for lice;

using the appropriate shampoo; and

treating all family members that have lice;

removing all nits (eggs).

Additional information about head lice is available through the York Region Community and Health Services. York Region Health Connection infor-

mation telephone line also provides consultation regarding the identification, prevention and treatment of head lice. If you have questions about

head lice or any other public health-related topic, please contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-252– 9933.

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International Baccalaureate Program Information Evening

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program is student-centred with a focus on developing intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills for students who live, learn and work in a rapidly changing world. The program emphasizes critical, compassionate thinking, community involvement and intercultural understanding. It is founded on international standards and assessment. Students who complete the program earn both an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and an IB Diploma. We are pleased to announce the expansion of York Region District School Board’s IB Program offerings. In addition to Bayview Secondary School’s IB Program, YRDSB has four candidate school sites for the Diploma Program: Alexander Mackenzie High School Dr. GW Williams Secondary School Maple High School Milliken Mills High School

Current Grade 8 and Grade 9 students and families interested in YRDSB’s IB Program are invited to attend an information session to learn more about the program and application process. No registration is needed. IB Information Evening – Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Location: Le Parc 8432 Leslie Street, Thornhill, Ontario L3T 7M6 Hall: to be announced Times: Families living EAST of Yonge St. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Families living WEST of Yonge St. 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Students eligible for Grade 9 and Grade 10 in September 2017 may apply. Assessment Dates – Saturday, November 19 or Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Admission to the York Region District School Board IB programs includes an assessment. At the time of application, students will select to write in either the a.m. or p.m. on Saturday, November 19 or in the evening on Tuesday, November 22. There is a $35 fee to apply to this program.

For additional information, please visit www.yrdsb.ca/IB.

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Rosh Hashanah

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Rosh Hashanah

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Area West Cross Country Meet

6 Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kindergarten students

to Downey’s Farm

7 Gr. 2/3T & Gr. 3

students to the

Woodbridge Fall Fair

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10 Thanksgiving

Day

(no school)

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19 Picture Day

Regional Cross

Country Meet

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24 Author Visit -

5A, 5/6C (pm)

25 Author Visit -

6P, 7/8N (pm)

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27 Author Visit - 7/8M, 7/8L, 7/8R (pm)

Michelle Cassidy

Presentation - 6:30 p.m.

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PA Day

(no school for students)

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30 31 Halloween

October 2016

News from the Woodbridge Parenting and Family Literacy Centre

Art @ the Centre in the Woodbridge PFLC!

Professional artist, Tiziana Guido, will be coming back to the Woodbridge PFLC to help you

and your children create art.

She will be in the Woodbridge PFLC on the following days:

Tuesday, November 1st – Watercolours

Monday, December 5th – Pastels

Monday, February 13th – Modelling Clay (New) Monday , April 3 rd – Paper Collage

Monday, June 19th – Environmental Art

Please come to Room 120 and speak to Samina, the Woodbridge Parent Worker,

about this exciting chance to create your own family masterpieces!

Parent Worker: Samina Mohiuddin

Open: Every school day between 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

No cost or registration required Snacks are provided for the children