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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

It is hard to believe that we’re

already into the second last

month of the school year and

we’ve got many things on the go!

Over the next month, teachers

will be collecting student port-

folios and conducting end-of-

year assessments in preparation

for Term 2 report cards that will

go home in June. Our Grade 3’s and 6’s will be busy

writing the EQAO assessment at the end of the

month, while a number of clubs, teams, and activities

will take place.

As the end of the school year quickly approaches, it is

important that parents and guardians stay in contact

with their child’s teachers to ensure that assignments

are completed and progressing well at school.

CARING AND SAFE SCHOOLS We have a number of students with LIFE-

THREATENING (ANAPHYLACTIC) allergies to

peanuts, nuts, and tea tree oil. This also means that

we do not encourage the sharing of food items be-

tween students. If your child has a serious allergy

(dairy, latex, nuts, peanuts, tea tree oil, etc.), please

make sure the school is informed and that any emer-

gency medication is kept at the school. Your contin-

ued support is appreciated!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MAY: 4th to 8th—Education Week!

5th—Gr. 6 soccer tourney @ FMPS

6th—Folk Dance Jamboree

7th—Arts Night

8th—Teacher Appreciation Day

9th—Spring Fair @ 11am-2pm

11th—Gr. 6’s to Toronto Symphony

11th to 20th—Dental Screening

13th—Gr. 1’s to National Film Board

14th—Gr. 5-6 Cricket tourney @ Vradenberg PS

18th—Victoria Day holiday (No school!)

20th—Gr. 6 Ultimate Frisbee tourney @ FMPS

21st—Track & Field Area Meet (Gr. 2-6)

21st—Gr. 3’s to Pickering Village Museum

22nd—Gr. 5 Ultimate @ Norman Ingram PS

22nd—Volunteer Tea @ 1:30pm

25th to 29th—Grade 6’s writing EQAO

26th—Gr. 4-5 soccer tourney @ FMPS

27th—Eco Schools audit for Platinum Level

27th—Officer Neil visits FDK classes

27th—School/Parent Council meeting @ 6:30pm

29th—Meet-and-greet @ 8:45am

29th—Character Ed assembly @ 8:55am

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR JUNE: 1st—Spring Fundraising drive donations due

1st—Library books due! 1st to 4th—Grade 3’s writing EQAO

5th—PA Day (no school)

22nd—End of Year 4 A’s Assembly (am)

24th—Grade 6 Graduation @1:00 pm

25th—Last Day School & Term 2 Report Cards go home

CHARACTER EDU-

CATION CERTIFI-

CATE RECIPIENTS

FOR APRIL

Congratulations to the fol-

lowing students who

demonstrated cooperation

during the month of April:

Kindergarten—Ashley,

Marcus, Ryan, Zeenat, Usman, Ariana, Arianna, Ivana

C., Dhruti, Isabella, Zachary, Aniketh, Riya, Rushan-

than, Matthew

Grade 1– Aanya, Gary, Yui, Mysha, Harshil, Abdul-

lah, Deeksha, Rajdeep

Grade 2—Benz, Habiba, Prisha, Seung Ju, Baran, An-

drew, Rahul, Aniya, Ritu, Ahmed

Grade 3—Raian, Sneha, Sriuibha, Masawer, Shakoor,

Dasha, Ada, Parsa, Layma

Grade 4—Vanya, Jahanavi, Preeti, Omid, Samoye,

David

Grade 5—Jahseye, Ayah, Musa, Nashra, Ariana, Anar,

Farzane

Grade 6—Masar, Farhod, Matija, Senai, Elma,

Burhanuddin, Hunain

CHARACTER EDUCATION FOR THE

MONTH OF MAY: INTEGRITY

What is integrity?

• Being honest, trustworthy, and incorruptible

• Maintaining steadfast adherence to a strict code

of moral, ethical, or artistic values

• Being consistently truthful and fair

• Following your convictions, rather than react-

ing in the heat of the moment

• Demonstrating that you can be counted on and

trusted

• Being truthful and sincere

Quotations

“Strive to be first: first to nod, first to smile, first

to compliment, and first to forgive.” (Unknown)

“Great opportunities to help others seldom come,

but small ones surround us every day.”

(Sally Koch)

“Though we all have the fear and the seeds of

anger within us, we must learn not to water those

seeds and instead nourish our positive qualities—

those of compassion, understanding, and loving

kindness.” (Thich Nhat Hanh)

GRADE 1’s visit the Outdoor Learning Area during Earth Day and do

cooperative games.

MOVING SCHOOLS NEXT YEAR? It is hard to believe that it’s already May and we’re starting to plan for next year!! It is important that parents

inform the school as early as possible if they are planning to move out of the Forest Manor Public School

area by the end of August.

*If your child is currently in JK to Grade 5, and you are planning to move by the end of August, please com-

plete the form below and return it to the school with your child. This way we do not put your child on a

class list, but prepare a transfer form for June. Please return the form by May 11th, 2015.

**Please note: If your child is in Grade 6, there is no need to return this form as s/he will be graduating from

Forest Manor.

Child’s Name:____________________________________________ Teacher:____________________________

Moving as of (date):_________________________ New school:________________________________________

Parent Name:__________________________________________ Phone #________________________________

NEW REGISTRATIONS

FOR

SEPTEMBER 2015

To register, please bring: Proof of age (a birth certificate or baptismal rec-

ord or passport)

Proof of citizenship (a birth certificate, passport,

or Record of Landing)

Proof of residence (two pieces of identification

that show your address, such as your mortgage

papers/Deed or rental/ lease agreement or Prop-

erty Tax Statement or Sharing Accommodation

Letter (if applicable) with a telephone bill, driv-

er’s license, or bank statement,)

Immunization Records (the card that shows a

list of needles your child has received)

Health Card or Private Plan Name & Number

Please phone for an appointment @ 416-395-2440

Registration forms are now available

from the Office

STUDENT RECOGNITION @ FOREST MANOR

We feel it is very important to offer incentives to

children to achieve their very best

and to reward them along the way.

Our Four A’s program encourages

excellence in Academics, Arts,

Achievement and Action (community

service). Each term, student earn

certificates, indicating their success

in achieving A’s. If they reach a pre-determined

number at the end of the year, they may also have

their name included on a plaque, which is displayed

in the school showcase. The program emphasizes

the high standards, positive qualities and characteris-

tics that we promote at Forest Manor.

In addition, we feel it is important to acknowledge

the small acts of courtesy and kindness that make our

school a happier and kinder place. Students who are

caught doing acts of kindness are given special

“wolves” which are posted on our “Part of the Pack”

bulletin board. Then, over the morning announce-

ments, we read and “howl’ our appreciation.

Finally, upon graduation from Grade 6 there are a

series of academic and performance awards that stu-

dents receive at the ceremony.

PARENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE

We’re very proud of all of our parent volunteers, led by an amazing

Executive Council:

Chair—Ellahe Tamaddon

Vice-Chair—Lubna Daniyal

Treasurer—Betty (Xiangheng) Jiang

Secretary—Tamreen Kadri & Pushyami Surendra

THE EARTH by Prisha (Grade 2)

I am the Earth

I cannot SPEAK

I have no mouth

But I have two eyes

I am your ho me p lane t

Don’t you see?

Clean me up,

I f you please!

You are fi l l ing me wi th pollut ion,

But you don`t see!

I have garbage in me,

But you don`t see!

Clean me up,

I f you please!

The Eco Owls

Update The Eco

Owls have

been work-

ing on many

things to

help our

school be

more Eco

friendly! We are making monitor

monsters to remind more teachers

and students to try and save ener-

gy by turning off our computer

monitors and smartboards when

we are not using them. We are also

working on a project about plant-

ing seeds such as cucumbers, to-

matoes, and lettuce seeds too! We

are exited about seeing our seeds

grow into food that we can eat!

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Forest Manor Public School has been providing a safe, enjoyable, and enriching place for children to

learn since 1967. It is a vibrant, dynamic school that strives for excellence and providing a wide range of

academic and extra-curricular opportunities for all children to be successful. But in order to provide these

opportunities, our wonderful, dedicated staff and our children need additional financial support.

Forest Manor PS School Council encourages you to participate in this spring’s fundraising initiative

and work cooperatively towards our spring fundraising goal of $25,000. Funds raised this spring will

be used to enhance our children’s digital learning opportunities to prepare them for the 21st century,

provide enrichment activities including mathematics contests and Blue/ Silver Birch reading clubs,

and offer a variety extra-curricular programs such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, and Eco Schools

clubs. Funds will also be spent on enhancing our Library-Learning Commons, as well as our

new outdoor learning area for our new Full-Day Kindergarten program.

The School Council has consulted with the school administration and staff and compiled a wish list of programs and equipment (details on reverse) which are either new or which we would like to con-tinue to provide. It is our goal to raise the funds needed through direct donations from parents and to have these resources in classrooms as soon as possible this school year. This fundraising approach offers three major benefits:

One-Time: Only one major fundraising campaign for this year.

Hassle-Free: It’s simple! Each family just writes a cheque. Our children will not be required to

canvass family members, friends or neighbours for donations. Tax-Deductible: The TDSB (Toronto District School Board) will issue a tax receipt for any donation

$25.00 and over.

Fundraising Target: Our goal is to raise $25,000. If parents/guardians donate $35/child, we will

reach our goal.

Deadline: Donations are encouraged prior to May 31st, 2015, but will be accepted until December in order to receive a 2015 tax receipt.

How to contribute: Return your cheque payable to: TDSB–Forest Manor Public School and in-

clude it with the contribution stub (found on the next page) to the main office.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN AT FOREST MANOR P.S.INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN AT FOREST MANOR P.S.

Why is the cheque payable to "TDSB-Forest Manor P.S.? In order for donations to be eligible for a tax

receipt, the cheque has to be issued to a charity account, which the TDSB has set up for Forest Manor Public School.

All the donations deposited to this charity account will be used to fund programs and purchases for Forest Manor

Public School only.

This is a publicly funded school. Why am I being asked to make a donation? Although the school re-

ceives funding from t h e T D S B , this amount covers basic curriculum necessities such as textbooks, work-

books, and classroom teaching materials. It is not sufficient to pay for additional "perks". The school wishes to

provide additional enrichment programs and purchase materials and equipment that will enhance your children's

learning. These extras are not funded by the Board and this is why it is necessary to raise funds.

Do I have to donate the suggested amount? The $35 per family is a suggested donation amount that will enable us to

meet our goal. If you are not able to donate this amount, we encourage you to give what you can. A tax receipt

will be issued for any donation of $25 and over.

How will my child{ren) benefit from my donation? Our overall intention is to enhance the education of our chil-

dren by making it a more meaningful and enjoyable experience. We hope to fund the following initiatives:

Interactive White Boards and tablets (iPads)

Outdoor learning area equipment for Full-Day Kindergarten (FDK)

Guest speakers and performances

Tournament and referees’ fees

Supplement fees for bussing to field trips and to sport teams’ competitions

Extra-Curricular Clubs and Teams—e.g., Math and Literacy Clubs

Computer Science/Technology initiatives

Special Events/Activities—graduation, talent show, folk dance jamboree, Eco Schools, Welcome to Kindergar-

ten

FOREST MANOR PUBLIC SCHOOL - SPRING 2015 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN Please attach your cheque payable to TDSB-Forest Manor P.S. (A tax receipt will be issued for donations $25 and over).

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME:___________________________________________________________________________________

NAME OF CHILD: ________ TEACHER:_____________________________

NAME OF CHILD: ________ TEACHER:_____________________________

NAME OF CHILD: ________ TEACHER:_____________________________

NAME FOR TAX RECIEPT PURPOSES: ____________________________________________________________________

HOME TELEPHONE:___________________________ CELL/BUSINESS:___________________________________ ADDRESS FOR TAX PURPOSES:__________________________________________________________________

Total Amount Donated: $_____

ACTIVITY DAY OF THE

WEEK LOCA-

TION TIME TEACHER(S) GRAD

E(S)

GRADE 1 GAMES CLUB WED ROOM

206 12:00 -12:30 CRAIG, VOGIATZIS 1

FOLK DANCE CLUB WED GYM A 11:50AM -

12:30PM KAELL, LAURETTI-MARTIN, BAYNE-THOMPSON

3-6

PRIMARY CHOIR WED 100 12:00-12:30PM G. KIM, CHANG, PASSEK-

KAPLAN 2-3

GRADE 6 MATH CLUB TBA 152, 154 11:50AM -

12:30PM READY, CREIGHTON 6

BLUE BOX RECYCLING MON 153 2:05-2:20PM CRESTA, CYR

5-6

JUNIOR CHOIR FRI 100 11:50AM- 12:30PM PASSEK-KAPLAN, KAPATAIS

4-6

AMBASSADORS TBA TBA TBA CREIGHTON, LAURETTI-

MARTIN 6

SAFETY PATROLLERS TBA FRONT ENTRY/

DISMISSAL CREIGHTON 6

GRADE 1 READING CLUB THR LIBRARY 3:20-4:30 CREIGHTON

1

GRADE 2 READING CLUB TUES/FRI 107 3:20-4:00 GAVARKOVS

2

GRADE 5 MATH CLUB TBA 153 12:00-12:30 CRESTA

5

ECO-OWLS DAILY HALLS RECESSES –AM/

PM NG, CYR 5

LIBRARY HELPERS TBA LIBRARY RECESS BAYNE-THOMPSON 5-6

IMPROVISATION/DRAMA TUES 101 12:00-12:30PM VADUM

3

YOGA WED GYM B 12:00-12:30 BRACHT, NERIMA 4, 5, 6

PALS TBA TBA RECESSES ARMSTRONG, CREIGHTON 6

BOYS’ LEADERSHIP GROUP TU/THR GYM B 11:50AM -12:30PM GOLDENBERG, CALUYA 5-6

READING CLUB M/TU/W/THR LIBRARY NOON-12:30PM BEYGI LEAP/

ELL

GR. 3

COMPUTER CLUB TUES LIBRARY 11:30AM-12:30PM CREIGHTON 5-6

PILLOW MAKING CLUB THURS 156 12:00-12:30PM READY, WEINER, NG 6

DRAWING TBA 212 12:30-12:30PM ZAVITZ 2

ULTIMATE FRISBEE TBA GYM A/ OUTSIDE

TBA NERIMA, BRACHT 4-6

ECO ART MON STAF-FROOM

3:30-4:30PM CYR, NG 5

FITNESS CLUB/TRACK &

FIELD

TBA GYMS/

FIELD

3:30-4:30PM READY, BRACHT, KAELL,

CALUYA, MCPHERSON 2-6

MAY 2014 – EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLUBS, TEAMS, AND

ACTIVITIES AT FOREST MANOR P.S.

SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR 2015

On the TDSB’s external website there is information about all the summer programs. Actually, the home page is fo-

cussing on summer opportunities and there is a banner on the right side which takes you to the information. Here is a

link: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/AboutUs/Innovation/SummerPrograms.aspx

Once on this site if you go to the Elementary Summer School sites, the next link will take you to a brief description of

the programs, contact information for registration etc. The highlighted schools below have indicated ESL. Cummer

Valley and Willowdale had ESL last year, Cliffwood is a new site this year, and Sir Ernest MacMillan thought they

may have the need.

See a list of anticipated summer sites, programs and contact information for registration.

*Albion Heights JMS * Beaumonde Heights JMS * Brimwood Blvd JPS * Brock PS * Cassandra PS * Cherokee

PS * Chief Dan George PS * Cliffwood PS * Cummer Valley MS * Dovercourt PS * Dr. Marion Hilliard Sr PS

* Ellesmere-Statton PS * Henry Kelsey Sr PS * Highland JHS * JB Tyrrell Sr PS * John Buchan Sr PS

* John D Parker PS * Kingslake PS *Lucy Maud Montgomery PS * Lynngate PS * RH McGregor ES

* Sir Ernest MacMillan Sr PS * Swansea PS * Thorncliffe Park PS * Tom Longboat Jr PS * Westmount JS

* Willowdale MS * Wilmington E * Woodbine JHS

ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS! ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS! FOREST MANOR P.S. SCHOOL COUNCIL NEEDS YOUR HELP!FOREST MANOR P.S. SCHOOL COUNCIL NEEDS YOUR HELP!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27TH @ 6:30 PMWEDNESDAY, MAY 27TH @ 6:30 PM —— STAFFROOMSTAFFROOM The purpose of the meeting is for parents to discuss plans for next school year’s events, get updated infor-

mation about the new Health Curriculum, review the School Uniform Policy, and start getting organized for

next year! Since it is the last official School Council meeting after a successful year, we will have pizza and

prizes for participants!

□ Yes, I will be attending School Council meeting.

□ I will require child-minding for #_______ □ TOTAL # OF PEOPLE ATTENDING MEETING #_______

Child's Name:__________________________Teacher:__________________________

Parent Name:______________________________Phone:_______________________

*** Please return this form by MONDAY, MAY 11TH , so plans can be made for the event.