april newsletter 2018 - peel district school...
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Capes for Kids
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This past month, the students at Riverside Public School have been raising money for a program run by the Holland Bloorview Hospital by the name of Capes For Kids. Capes For Kids is an annual event where people from all over wear capes to show support for people with physical disabilities. Our school raised money to help the hospital buy new equipment to help support people with physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy. We hope the money we raised, helps even just a little. We would like to thank Christine Karcza for doing a presentation at our school. Our appreciation also goes out to Vicky and our parent volunteers for helping our students make some creative capes! Finally, we would like to thank Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital for helping people with these physical disabilities. Written by Michael (grade 8)
Riverside Splash
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Bon Voyage to our YMCA Exchange GroupFor the past few years Riverside students have had the opportunity to travel to different places across Canada through the YMCA Youth Exchange Program. This year our group will be traveling on April 8th to go visit our Twins in Evansburg, Alberta. The cost of the trip (travel, food and activities like Jasper National Park) are covered by a combination of the YMCA and fundraising. We wish them safe travels and Bon Voyage and we hope to hear about their adventures upon their return.
Our twins will be visiting us from Evansburg from May 27 to June 2nd. Students, parents and staff have been busy raising funds to support meals and activities and planning where to take our twins to highlight Port Credit and the Greater Toronto Area. Thank-you to all Riverside students and community who have supported us so far by buying baked good and coming out to our Family Movie Night.
Upcoming Fundraisers
Yard SaleIn May we are going to be having our Second Annual Yard Sale. So if you have been doing some spring cleaning and you want to donate some items please hang on to them until Saturday May 12th. We will start accepting donations for our yard sale on Friday May 11th.
Bottle Drive
On Saturday May 12th we will also be accepting empty bottles as a part of our fundraising efforts. If you are in need up a pick up please leave a name and number with Mr. O’Brien or Ms. Morris and a parent will contact you to make arrangements.
Lunchroom Supervisor Appreciation Day
We took a moment to show our appreciation and say a BIG thank you our lunchroom supervisors who play an essential role in making a positive difference in the lives of our students
Congratulations goes out to all of the students who were recognized for their good work in March!
Eco ClubOn March 29th the Eco Club planned the Great Gulp Challenge for the school to recognize World Water Week. Riverside Staff and students discussed the benefits of using their reusable water bottle and ways we can conserve water. Students enjoyed counting down and taking a 'gulp' of water together!
In April the Eco Club will be planning events for Earth Day, including a school yard and community clean up. Look forward to games being hosted by the Eco Club at the garden picnic bench during recess as the weather warms up!
Look at those million dollar smiles raising awareness for Autism !
Recognizing World Autism Day
*** Anaphylaxis AwarenessAs spring emerges (and it will, right?), we will see an increase in students’ requests to celebrate birthdays and such. With that in mind, we would like to remind that the school is a balloon (and all other LATEX products) free zone.
Thank you for keeping all our students and staff free!
Bake sale was a HUGE success selling treats and goodies.Thank you to parents serving hot chocolate on Olympic Day Thank you to Adventure Canada for bringing in Christine Karcza on Capes for Kids, and parents for helping out making Capes with the kids!!
Parents Council Funds have recently funded:Port Credit Arena ice rentals for two skates for the junior classesBussing & subsidies for school trips (volleyball tournament, World Energy Festival, Hockey Game, Living Arts Centre Performances)Purchase of TV for learning commons Hot chocolate to give to the kids on Olympic Day
We are always looking for parents to volunteers in school at events, out side of school hours, helping to organize events, etc. If you are interested in helping out in these or other ways, please email [email protected]. Also, join us on Facebook by searching -Parents of Riverside Public School, Mississauga to keep updated on school happenings!!
Electronic Recycling Community Day
WHEN? Saturday April 28, 10:00am.-2:00pm.
WHAT? Drop off your recyclable electronics at a FREE drop off area. An easy way to recycle your electronics!
Items Accepted:Computers & Servers Printers Telephones Audio and Video Devices Televisions Batteries Wires and Cables Old Small Appliances
For more information see http://shiftrecycling.com/
WHERE? In the parking lot of the Church of Saint Marks, 130 Mineola Rd.
Volunteers will assist you in unloading items from your vehicle.
This community outreach event is in support of initiatives for the Church of Saint Mark Lutheran
TO VOLUNTEER PLEASE CONTACT CATHY [email protected], 905-271-9287
ParentConnect
Online parent portal to access important student information
The Peel District School Board is excited to announce the launch of ParentConnect, an online parent portal to access important student information. The pilot program was introduced at select schools and phased in to all Peel schools on Feb. 23, 2018.
What is ParentConnect?
ParentConnect is a safe and secure website, created by the Peel District School Board, that acts as a single point to stay informed and to access all electronic services provided to Peel board parents and legal guardians. The parent-friendly website will allow you to:
view school-based alerts and information access real time absence reporting view current and historic elementary report card information get up-to-date busing information review secondary school credit history and diploma status and more
To learn more about the benefits of ParentConnect, visit our school website or www.peelschools.org/parentconnect
IMPORTANT changes coming to SafeArrival
May 2018The Peel District School Board is currently using the SafeArrival system by Synervoice Technologies. As Synervoice has been sold to West Communications, there will be slight changes to our SafeArrival system and how you will report your child’s absence from school. The phone number to report your child’s absence will stay the same, but there are a few other changes.
Beginning May 14, 2018, all elementary school parents/guardians need to report their child’s full-day absences, late arrivals and/or early departures from school via our new School Messenger SafeArrival system.
The phone number will stay the same: 1-855-209-6155
Website has changed to: go.schoolmessenger.ca
Download a new app: School Messenger App (from Google or Apple)(please be sure to delete the old Safe Arrival app after May 11)
Please continue to use our current Synervoice system until Friday, May 11, 2018. The new School Messenger SafeArrival will be live on Monday, May 14, 2018.
Important to note:The transition to a new company and system will require parents to set up a new account with School Messenger SafeArrival as data will not be transferred from the old system to the new. More information on how and when to set-up your new account will be coming in the next month.
RIVERSIDE goes PINK on April 11
On Wednesday April 11, 2018, Peel District School Board schools will recognize Day of Pink. Unlike Pink Shirt Day, which is meant to combat all forms of bullying, we celebrate Day of Pink in Peel to specifically combat homophobia and transphobia.
“Equity and inclusion is something that all Peel schools teach throughout the year and discuss with students daily—it is embedded in everything we do,” says Peter Joshua, director of education. “Day of Pink is just one more way for us to ensure students and staff learn, work and develop in environments that are safe, equitable, inclusive, respectful and nurturing for all.”
Day of Pink began when a high school student in Cambridge, Nova Scotia, was bullied with homophobic language because he wore a pink shirt to school. The next day, hundreds of students at his school stood up to bullying and wore pink to school to show their support for equity and inclusion.
APRIL –
Earth MonthEarth Month encompasses the international celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2018. This is the most celebrated environmental event worldwide. Initiated in 1970, this event has been considered the birth of the environmental movement.
Each year, more than 6 million Canadians join 500 million people in over 180 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues. In Canada, Earth Day has grown into Earth Week and even Earth Month to accommodate the profusion of events and projects. Here are some ways that we are celebrating at Riverside: 1. Turn the lights off in your classroom.2. Go around and pick up any garbage you can find.3. Try to bring your food in a reusable container.4. Wear a green shirt.5. Don’t use your devices such as a cell phone or a computer.6. Use a reusable water bottle, no plastic Nestle bottles.7. Walk, bike, scooter, or even carpool to school.8. Plant something like a flower.9. Read a book about the environment, like the Lorax.10. With your class, write a “Don’t Litter” announcement.
CONTACT INFORMATION 30 JOHN STREET NORTH PRINCIPAL: ROB DIPROSPEROMISSISSAUGA, ON, L5H2E8 VICE PRINCIPAL: KARRIE HATTON905-274-1515 TEL OFFICE MANAGER: JOANNE MACALPINE905-274-2669 FAX TRUSTEE: JANET MCDOUGALD
SUPERINTENDENT: DARREN VAN HOOYDONK
Upcoming EventsCelebrating Faith and Culture
April 2018
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
April Mmaal and Sucker Moon Aboriginal SpiritualityApril 1 or 8 (J) Easter or Pascha Christianity and CanadaApril 1 (J) Palm Sunday ChristianitySunset of March 31 to April 6
Pesach (Passover) Judaism
April 2 or 10 (J) Easter Monday Christianity and CanadaApril 2 to 6 (J) Holy Week begins ChristianityApril 4 or 7 Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva’s Birthday BuddhismApril 5 (J) Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) ChristianityApril 14 (J) Good Friday (Holy Friday) Christianity and CanadaApril 8 Farvardegan ZoroastrianismApril 9 to 27 Month of Jalál Bahá'íEve of April 11 or 12 to April 12 or 13
Isra and Mi’raj Islam
April 11 to 12 Yom HaShoah JudaismApril 13 or 30 Theravada New Year BuddhismApril 13 or 14 Vaisakhi or Baisakhi Sikhism and HinduismApril 13 or 14 Saka and New Year’s Day Buddhism and HinduismApril 18 Akshaya-tritiya JainismSunset of April 20 to May 2 Ridvan Bahá'íApril 24 Zarathosht-no-Diso ZoroastrianismApril 28 to May 16 Month of Jamál Bahá'íApril 30 to May 4 Ghambar Maidyozarem Zoroastrianism