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Multicultural Settlement Worker Neelam Khan is our Settlement Worker at Arnott

Charlton Public School. She provides one-on-one

assistance to parents and guardians. She helps

newcomer families adapt and integrate into the

Canadian Education system, culture and society.

She speaks Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. If you need

any information related to employment,

immigration, school, or community programs

please contact her by phone (416) 471-5681 or via

email at [email protected]. She is at

Arnott Charlton on Tuesdays & Fridays from 8:00-

3:30 p.m.

School Council Many thanks to our parents who came to our first

School Council meeting on Sept. 25th. It was well

attended and we have a great team on our

Council this year with the following members:

Tamara Stuckey and Tricia-Gaye Bloomfield (Co-

Chairs), Shalini Khaware (Treasurer), Heather Ottay

(Secretary), Jacquie Brayley (Support Staff Rep),

Rumana Murad (Community Rep) and Sherri

Nishimura (Teacher Rep). We are looking forward

to working with our Council and parent

community to support our students. All parents

Terry Fox Donations Arnott Charlton staff and students enjoyed the

annual Terry Fox Walk around our community.

We had set a goal and surpassed it with our total

of $1055.00 raised for cancer research. Batman

dropped in to our Sept. assembly with a

message encouraging us to reach our

fundraising goal and would come back to visit

when we achieved it. In Oct. the students got a

surprise visit with a big thank you to them. We

thank our students and families for all the

donations and keeping in mind a real hero,

Terry Fox, as we walked together for a worthy

cause.

We thank our committee members, Mrs. Teti, Ms.

Strachan, Ms. Yadav and Mr. Dippel for planning

this special event.

Principal: Mrs. J. Lek

Vice Principal: Mrs. K. Workman

Office Manager: Mrs. J. Brayley

Office Assistant:

Superintendent: Mrs. H. Mason

Trustee: Mr. D. Green

140 Winterfold Drive

Brampton, ON L6V3V8

Phone: 905-456-3159

Fax: 905-456-3601

mailto:[email protected]

Arnott Charlton Cheetah News Fall 2014 Issue 1 2

are invited to join us at our meetings scheduled

this year on Nov. 20, Jan. 22, and Apr.16.

September Student Success Assembly (By: Ms. Legault & Ms. Beaudin) Ms. Beaudin and Mrs. Legault’s classes explored what

‘caring’ looks like and feels like for this month’s

assembly through a song, ‘Everybody,’ and a skit. 5A

took to the stage to present their song, reminding us

all that everybody needs love. They worked hard to

put it all together and impart their message of care

and love, using actions, visuals, and choreography,

while working well as a unit toward a final goal. 5C

shared discussions about how people can sometimes

feel alone and isolated at school, and what we can

do as their peers to demonstrate care and

compassion. They created 5 tableaux representing

different scenarios of poor behaviour towards others

and then, to the song ‘You’ve Got a Friend In Me,’

other students rearranged each skit so the scenes

changed to ones showing ‘caring.’ The students took

ownership over both the problems and the solutions.

We are super proud of you!!!

Celebrate World Teacher Appreciation Day Sunday, October 5, 2014 Since 1994, parents and students from around the

world have celebrated World Teacher Appreciation

Day to commemorate the work of teachers and their

contributions to society. We thank our teachers at

Arnott Charlton as they are appreciated and are

special for how they make a difference.

Staff Professional Learning On our P.A. Days staff were engaged in planning

and professional development activities focused

on School Success. Teachers collaborated in

activities and discussions to improve students’

numeracy skills and teaching strategies to engage

students in their learning. Staff also shared

information and tools to continue fostering positive

relationships, safety, and school climate for

learning and working.

Fall Soccer Tournament By: Ms. Strachan

On Friday October 24, 2014 our school participated

in a Junior Co-Ed Fall Soccer Tournament at Agnes

Taylor Public School. The coaches were very proud

of the teamwork and excellent sportsmanship shown

by our team members, who played against three of


the other five teams and scored several goals. Thank

you to all students who tried out for the team, as well

as to the parents and staff who supported us. We

thank the following players and coaches for

representing our school. Way to go Arnott Charlton

Cheetahs!!

Samuel J., Alian K., Muhammad A., Sanna H.,

Foram F., Veli D., Arman M., Colt C., Manpreet K.,

Maria M., Alisha S., Gagandeep S.,

Mr. Harvie, Mr. Dippel, Ms. Vaid, and Ms. Strachan

Parent/Teacher Interviews Thank you to all parents/guardians for attending the

progress report interviews. Your continued

involvement and support for your child’s progress and

success are important. The interviews are focused on

the achievements of your child and his/her goals.

Discuss the learning skills and attitudes that will help

him/her succeed not only at school but also in life.

Kindergarten parents will receive their child’s

Summary of Progress at the end of January.

Halloween Parade The staff and students had the opportunity to watch

and participate in our annual Halloween parade.

There were also a variety of activities to engage the

kids in some fun learning.

Remembrance Day Arnott Charlton school community honoured

Remembrance Day with poems, songs, video, and a

presentation of wreaths created by each class. We

thank Liam Morris, a student from Mayfield

Secondary School, for playing the “Last Post” on his

trumpet for the moment of silence. We thank our

committee members Mrs. Masaki, Mrs. Baker, Ms.

Nishimura, Ms. Stachan and Mrs. McMurray for

organizing the assembly and to our parents and

guest who joined us.

Primary Winter Concert This year’s Winter Concert will be

performed by our Grades 1, 2 and 3

students and will take place on

Thursday, December 18th at 6:30 p.m.

students are to be dropped off at 6:00 p.m. to get

organized in their designated classrooms while

you take a seat in the large gym. Please stay for

the entire concert, which will be apporximately

one hour, to honour the hard work of the children

in their preparation. For those who are unable to

attend the evening performance, there will be a

dress rehearsal on Thursday, Dec. 18th at 9:00 a.m.

The school will be in attendance to watch this

daytime performance. We look forward to sharing

this special event with you.

Grade 4 C.C.A.T. Test Standardized tests are one measure of student

ability and achievement. The grade 4 students

participating in writing the Canadian Abilities Test

between November 10 - 24. The C.C.A.T. test

scores are an indicator of the student’s potential

for learning academic material. It measures

reasoning skills and problem solving abilities

common to a number of subject areas.

Holiday Food Drive We will be continuing our school’s

annual food drive this year. We will be

collecting donations of non-perishable


food items throughout December to help community

members. All foods are welcome and some

suggestions for donations are rice, peanut butter,

baby food and formula, canned fruit or vegetables,

canned fish or meat, macaroni and cheese, pasta

and sauce, lentils, cans of stew or hearty soup,

powered or canned milk, cheese spread, and cans of

beans.

We thank you in advance for your generosity and

thoughtfulness in reaching out to others in need. All

donations will be placed in the boxes provided

outside the office.

The Spirit of Giving We know that small acts of kindness can

have a big impact and help make a

difference in the lives of others. In addition to our

annual food drive throughout this month, we would

like to collect new or gently used mittens, scarves and

hats to donate to children in need. Please have your

child deliver your donations to the office, which will

then be delivered to the Salvation Army. We are also

collecting new toys for the program Toys for Tots.

Thank you for your consideration and contributions.

Supervision on Inclement Weather Days Teacher supervision does not being until

8:10 a.m. As we encounter rainy, colder

and snowy days ahead, we encourage

all parents, guardians, and caregivers to

ensure that your child is dressed

appropriately for the weather

conditions. On rainy days and

extremely cold days, teachers will let

the children in at the entry doors at

8:10 a.m. where they will be supervised inside the

hallways until instructional time begins. By reinforcing

these procedures, our staff will continue to effectively

supervise the children both outdoors and indoors as

we focus on keeping children safe.

Lost and Found It would be helpful to label items of clothing as many

items make their way to the Lost and Found box.

Labelled items can be returned and “mixed up” items

are sorted out more easily. Students and parents are

encouraged to check for lost items during the

upcoming parent/teacher interviews this month. Any

unclaimed items will be donated to charity

afterwards.

Student Leadership Council By: Mrs. Haswell

This year marks our second year of our Student

Leadership Council. Our class reps have been

chosen and have already started to have class

meetings and fill the voice boxes with new and

exciting ideas to help make Arnott Charlton a

special place for everyone. We have also

selected the 4 Division reps and they are looking

forward to bringing student ideas form the voice

boxes to the attention of Mrs. Lek at their monthly

meetings, so that together they can collaborate

on initiatives for the students of Arnott Charlton.

The four leadership teams have been established

and students are meeting with their lead teachers

and engaging in opportunities to help develop

their leadership skills and abilities.

This year the Student Leadership Council will be

offering the Peer Mentoring Team. The purpose of

this team is to help students solve problems

collaboratively using the concepts of Restorative

Practices. Peer mentors will be visible on the

playground and will help students solve problems

in a positive and restorative manner. Mrs. Mistry

and Ms. Gallo will be leading this team, as they

are both trained in Restorative Practices and are

excited to teach these skills to our Peer Mentors.

We would like to congratulate all our class reps:

Grade 1 Elijah C., Nyomi S., Chace A., Adeena S.,

Abriana B., and Sia D.

Grade 2 Briana B., Shehzad R., Dimitri G., Shariah

W., Mahd A., Bushra J., and Alanna D.

Grade 3 Krisha F., Namanprret D., Aaniua S., Sania

B., Sahij G., and Saawan M.

Grade 4 Richard J., Ibrahim M., Altrida M.,

Taranjot S., Gurman B., and Julie M.

Grade 5 Hardeep M., Alishba M., Parth A., Rumesa

N., Hemant A., and Nashita R.

We would like to congratulate our Primary Division

reps Nabeeha T. and Krish A. and our Junior

Division reps Shanta I., Parth A., and Sahejpreet D.

Aaminah Q. and Aaryan G. will serve as alternates

when absences occur.

We look forward to the collaborative work of the

following students on the different leadership

teams. Thank you to all students who had applied.

PALS (Playground Activity Leaders) Gr. 3

Damian W. Basil E. Krish A.

Aqsa S. Aditya D. Gurnorr M.

Amber H. Elly H. Jussiah W.


Ria S. Nalita L. Jasmeet G.

Lucious M. Namanpreet D Harshdeep S.

Noor E. Amreen A. Tazmin K.

Sophia D. Antarkish J Tom M

Eshe D. Steven T. Hanan A.

Jr. Tech Team

Saimithraa A. Nimrat B. Alrida M.

Zainab R. Sanna H. Reshanna R.

Ibrahim M. Jimmy S. Alishba M.

Khushboo P. Sehaji D. Hardeep M.

Rahul B. Tanraj T. Patrick T.

Spirit Squad

Kyla M. Elyssa B. Manmeet G.

Kaylynn H. Monica J. Angelica B.

Harneet S. Haider M. Kishani Y.

Basil E. Mantej C. Skyler P.

Nabhan Hanan A. Amira

Dhrurvan M. Hurr R. Faith B.

Riya R. Saimithraa A. Zoha M.

Shiv J. Hardeep M. Rumesa N.

Rahul V. Parth A. Amreen A.

Sahejpreet D

Community Outreach Team

Aaminah Q. Dhruvan M. Jimmy S.

Yousra S. Jessica M. Parth A.

Maryam S. Caliah S. Rahul V.

Kaurleen B. Haley L. Shavon B.

Anusti S. Misbah Sahejpreet D.

Peer Mentoring team will be announced in the

next newsletter.

Time for school - A parent’s guide to regular school attendance

Elementary school is a wonderful time in the life of a

child, a time of great strides in learning and in social

and emotional development. Many things affect your

child’s success, from the quality of his or her teachers,

to the makeup of the class. One of the most

important factors is your child’s regular and timely

attendance.

Getting to class on time, and avoiding absences,

are critical if your child is to get the most out of

school. It seems obvious. But the fact is that

elementary students tend to miss and average of

eight or more school days during the year. What

can you as a parent do to help ensure your child’s

proper attendance?

Is your child missing more? Why does attendance

matter?

First, understand that getting to school–every day

and on time–matters at every level, perhaps even

more so in elementary school. That’s because

important learning occurs daily, right from the start

of class. And because you establish patterns early

on. By being punctual and responsible, children

are acquiring positive habits about school

attendance. Some other things to consider:

By being late, children miss important social

time with their peers before school begins.

Students who are late often feel embarrassed

or self-conscious.

Late arrivals can disrupt the routine of the

classroom.

A last-minute rush can be stressful for the child,

and get her to school in the wrong frame of

mind.

Missing even five or 10 minutes of the day can

make it harder for the student to understand

the material being taught.

Frequent absenteeism leads to gaps in a

child’s skills and knowledge base, cause the

child to fall behind his peers and hurt his self-

esteem.

Too many missed school days can increase

isolation, as the child stands out from her

classmates and misses opportunities to

develop socially.

Absenteeism makes it tougher for the child to

develop a good rapport with the teachers.

When Time is Ticking

Few homes run like clockwork. The morning

routine, especially, can be a mad scramble. But

there are effective strategies for getting your little

one up and out the door on time.

Get your child to bed at a reasonable hour.

Set realistic and consistent schedules and rules

at home. Getting ready for school should be

part of the child’s overall routine, something

that’s expected of him every day.

The night before school, do whatever is

necessary to shave time in the morning, such

as setting out clothes, packing lunch, and

setting schoolbags at the door.

Have a set morning routine that the child can

easily follow, i.e washing hands and face,


going to the bathroom, dressing, making the

bed, brushing teeth, and eating a healthy

breakfast.

Avoid any distractions that can slow the child

down, like TV or games.

If you’re running late regularly, set your alarm

to get up earlier.

Is it a sick day?

Children do get sick sometimes – they are still

developing natural resistance to certain

infections, their hygiene behaviours are still

developing and germs spread more easily in a

classroom. So some missed school is unavoidable,

for the child’s own well-being, and the protection

of her classmates. But there are ways to cut down

on sick days.

Teach your child about proper handwashing,

after going to the bathroom, playing outside

or wiping his nose.

Follow other healthy habits, from eating

nutritious food to getting enough sleep.

Some symptoms make school attendance

uncomfortable, like a fever, vomiting, or

diarrhea. But if you’re unsure whether your

child is sick enough to miss school, talk to your

doctor.

Some children pretend to be sick to avoid

school. Ask yourself is the child’s symptoms are

vague, (i.e. a headache, upset stomach,

fatigue), if your child tends to miraculously

recover just after school starts or ends, or if the

illness is happening during stressful times at

school or at home. Allowing your child to

remain home when there’s no real illness sets a

bad pattern.

If you decide to keep your child home, inform

the school and keep the child in bed or doing

quiet, low-key activities. A day off from school

shouldn’t be a holiday, it should be a time to

recuperate from illness, so the child can return

as soon as possible.

Set the right example

Children follow the lead of their parents. If you

place an importance on regular and prompt

school attendance, so will your child.

Show interest in your child’s education by

asking about the school day, celebrating

school successes, attending school events and

parent-teacher interviews, volunteering at

school, and communicating with your child’s

teacher. The more you value school, the more

your child will.

Provide a home environment that encourages

learning and curiosity.

Treat the school hours with respect. If you have

to make an appointment for your child,

arrange it before or after school or, if that’s not

possible, at the very beginning or end of the

day.

When it comes to planning family trips, some

parents will factor in the schedule in the higher

grades, but think little of pulling their child out

of school. If anything, younger students can

be affected more when they miss an

extended period, finding it tough to relearn

classroom routines and rejoin their peer group.

Learning is cumulative, building on the skills

and concepts that were introduced before.

And this process is ongoing. Family trips can be

wonderful learning experiences themselves.

But if they must occur during the school year,

please save them for scheduled breaks.

If your child resists going to school, for no

apparent reason, talk to him or her about any

possible problems with the school, teacher or

other kids. However, don’t give in to coaxing,

pleading or threatening and keep the child at

home. That creates a bad precedent.

Need more information?

If you have any questions regarding any of the

issues raised here about lateness or attendance,

or if you’re looking for other tips on getting your

child to school, please talk to us. By working

together, we can help support a more successful

school experience for your child. Visit our website

at www.peelschools.org.

Safety reminders ensure safe

travel to and from school School bus safety week is October 20 to 24

According to the Canada Safety Council, it is 16

times safer per kilometre to travel on a school bus

than in a family vehicle. However, while bus

transportation is safe, accidents do occur and

many of these incidents involve individuals outside

the bus. To ensure children stay safe in and

around school buses, it is important to reinforce

the following safety reminders:


Tips for riding the bus

Take a seat as quickly as possible, put

belongings under the seat and stay

seated.

Never stick anything out of the window,

including part of your body.

Refrain from eating on the bus. If a choking

incident occurs, the driver may not be

able to help immediately.

Wait until the school bus stops before

standing up to exit the vehicle.

Tips for exiting the bus:

When getting off the bus, take two large steps

away from bus. If you have to walk in front of the

bus, do so at least three metres (10 giant steps)

away from the bus.

The driver must be able to see students

exiting the bus and will give a signal when

it is safe to cross. If more than one student

is crossing in front of the bus at the same

time, they should cross in single file.

Children must never reach for something

that is under the bus without the driver’s

permission. Let the driver know that

something is under the bus or wait until the

bus moves out of the way.

Tips for walking to school:

Help your child establish a safe, direct

route to school. Avoid potential safety

hazards such as train tracks, busy

intersections, and reinforce what safety

precautions to follow.

Stay on sidewalks whenever possible. If

there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of

the road and walk facing traffic.

Cross streets at intersections and at

crosswalks and learn to look to the left, the

right, and the left again before

proceeding.

Wait until traffic comes to a stop before

crossing. Make sure drivers see you before

you cross. Don't assume the driver will stop

for you.

For more information about school bus safety,

visit www.elmer.ca or www.safety-council.org.

Positive School Climate We are continuing our focus on character education

and incorporating the character attributes in the

students’ learning through literacy, activities,

presentations, and events throughout the year.

Students will be recognized for demonstrating these

attributes at our monthly student assemblies.

September Caring

October Cooperative

November Respectful

December Inclusive

January Honest & Responsible

February Caring

March Cooperative

April Respectful

May Inclusive

June Honest & Responsible

Student of the Month Congratulations to the following students for their

outstanding achievements! We are very proud of

you! September’s character attribute was Caring.

Teacher Students Ms. Allison Abiha & Justin

Mrs. Beaudin

Mr. Brar

Ms. Caswell Jugaad, Pahul & Elyssa

Mr. Dodd Harneet, Haider & Ria

Mrs. Edwards / Mrs. Rai Riyon & Alyssa

Mrs. Foy / Ms. Pham Mr. Furniss / Mrs. Campbell Makayla & Isaac

Ms. Gallo / Ms. Cherra Roxana & Avinash

Mrs. Legault Rahul V. & Abigail

Mrs. Malyk / Ms. Rai Jasveer & Vivian

Mrs. Mistry

Mr. Pagnan

Mrs. Ranwan Sahij & Namanpreet Ms. Rowett / Ms. Williams Joanna, Jennifer & Toni-Ann

Ms. Sharma Krisha & Saawan

Ms. Smith & Ms. Luu Elizabeth & Edris

Mr. Stenhouse Julie & Taranjot

Ms. Sterling Harman & Jasleen

Mrs. Teti Leal & Jahiem

Ms. Vachon Haya & Jonathan

Mrs. Vaid Saimithraa & Vedanshi

Mrs. Weinwurm Saavn & Kris

Ms. Yadav Manahil, Silvia & KJ

October’s character attribute was

Cooperative.

Teacher Students Ms. Allison Aleena & Irteza

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Mrs. Beaudin

Mr. Brar Sania & Sophia

Ms. Caswell Arfaa & Yashvi

Mr. Dodd Aaryan & Shanti

Mrs. Edwards / Mrs. Rai

Mrs. Foy / Ms. Pham Jacob & Simrat Mr. Furniss / Mrs. Campbell Keiyon

Ms. Gallo / Ms. Cherra Sukhman, Rida &

Shanelle

Mrs. Legault Kaurleen & Sahejpreet

Mrs. Malyk / Ms. Rai Payton & Aaliyah

Mrs. Mistry Chace & Shehryar

Mr. Pagnan Abrianna & Baljinder

Mrs. Ranwan Aaniya & Derek

Ms. Rowett / Ms. Williams Joseph, Najayla &

Megan

Ms. Sharma

Ms. Smith & Ms. Luu Maira, Puneet &

Jeremiah

Mr. Stenhouse Khushi, Ibrahim & Rumia

Ms. Sterling Aveer & Kaylynn

Mrs. Teti Eleven & Alexis

Ms. Vachon Himanshu & Zainab

Mrs. Vaid Nimrat & Paramvir

Mrs. Weinwurm Selena & Aryian

Ms. Yadav Tajveer, Madhurika,

Rumesa & Hammad

November’s character attribute was Respectful.

Ms. Allison Brian & Shariah

Mrs. Beaudin John & Yousra

Mr. Brar Amber & Johnny

Ms. Caswell Bilal & Deewa

Mr. Dodd Sarah & Max

Mrs. Edwards / Mrs. Rai Aryan, Jasleen &

Jashanjit

Mrs. Foy / Ms. Pham Chanelle & Deven Mr. Furniss / Mrs. Campbell Jayden

Ms. Gallo / Ms. Cherra Gurneer, Christel &

Manat

Mrs. Legault Maria & Gagandeep

Mrs. Malyk / Ms. Rai Maneet & Harnoor

Mrs. Mistry Shehroze & Kimora

Mr. Pagnan Mylee & Sia

Mrs. Ranwan Madia & Kishani

Ms. Rowett / Ms. Williams Clayon Jr. (CJ), Gebryel,

Erica & Vaden

Ms. Sharma

Ms. Smith & Ms. Luu Ahmad, Shaileigh &

Simer

Mr. Stenhouse Zeshawn, Azelea & Chad

Ms. Sterling Bushra & Sruti

Mrs. Teti Drayden & Kaden

Ms. Vachon Alian & Zarmeen

Mrs. Vaid Isaiah & Ali

Mrs. Weinwurm Vaishnavi & Hannah

Ms. Yadav Amreen, Nimrat,

Manpreet & Harjot

Celebrating Faith and Culture November 2014

DATE

CELEBRATION

November Gwilatkw

November 1 All Saints' Day

November 1 Samhain

November 1 Ashura

November 4 -22 The month of Qudrat

November 6 Dev Diwali

November 6 Birth of Guru Nanak

November 11 Remembrance Day

November 12 Birth of Baha’u’lláh

November 15 or

28(J) or 30

First day of Advent (Christmas

fast)

November 16 Louis Riel Day

November 23 -

December 11

The month of Qawl

November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg

Bahadur

November 26 Day of Covenant

November 28 Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Bahá

November 30 First Sunday of Advent

Celebrating Faith and Culture December 2014

December Luut'aa

December 2 Maun Agiyaras or

Muanajiyaras

December 6 Sanghamitta Day

December 8 Bodhi Day (Rohatsu)

Sunset of

December 11 to 30

the month of Masa'il

December 13 Birthday of Imam Agakhan

Sunset of

December 17 to 24 Chanukah

Eve of December

20 to 21

Yule

December 21 Tohji-taisai

December 25 Christmas

December 26 Boxing Day

December 26 Zarathosht-no-Diso

December 26 to

January 1

Kwanza


December 28 Birth of Guru Gobind Singh

December 31 to

January 4

Ghambar Maidyarem

December 31 to

January 18

the month of Sharaf

Special technology offers for Peel board students, parents and staff Does your child need a computer or tablet for

school? Equity of access to technology is a key priority

for the Peel board. That's why we've worked with a

number of technology companies to offer discounted

devices to Peel families and staff.

Kobo

Peel families now have access to the following

exclusive offers from Kobo:

kobo arc 7” HD - $135 with free shipping

kobo arc 10” HD - $199 with free shipping

To learn more, or to purchase a Kobo product visit

www.kobo.com/peel

or

www.peelschools.org/aboutus/

21stCentury/byod/devices and

enter promo code

KOBOPEEL at checkout.

Dell Canada

Dell Canada Inc. offers

reduced pricing and extended

warranty benefits on select

laptops and tablets. From Sept.

15 to Oct. 15, parents will have

zero per cent financing for one

year on all purchases of $499 or

more. For more information, visit

www.dell.ca/peel.

The Peel board’s initiatives are part of the ongoing

effort to create greater equity of access to

technology for Peel students, parents and staff and do not represent an endorsement of any company or

product.

Choose Action on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying

Awareness and Prevention Week during the week of

November 16 to 22.

Across the Peel board, schools use many

programs and initiatives to prevent bullying and to

intervene when bullying happens. Though the

programs vary, their messages are consistent.

Students are taught to:

define bullying

identify forms of bullying

identify roles in bullying relationships, for

example the person who bullies, the

target, the bystander or the trusted

advocate

determine how to safely “choose

action” to prevent and intervene in

bullying & harassment

demonstrate character attributes and

be a leader to help maintain positive

and safe school communities

Every school has a Climate for Learning and

Working Team which is required to develop a

Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan as part

of the School Success Plan. Also, every employee

who is involved in the care and service of students

is obligated to report in writing to the school

administration any action for which the principal

must consider suspension or expulsion. Bullying is

an offence that must be considered for

suspension.

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of

the key items contained in Bill 13: The Accepting

Schools Act, that came into effect on September

1, 2012. For more information, visit:

www.peelschools.org/aboutus/safeschools/bullyin

g/ or

www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.

html

Help your child prepare for tests Many students will become anxious at the thought

of writing a test. Anxiety about an upcoming test

can affect a child's behaviour, thoughts and

actions. Here are some ways you can help

minimize anxiety at test time:

Organize & Prepare

Encourage your child not to leave

assignments, studying and homework to the

last minute.

Schedule time for review and work on

assignments each day.

Establish a regular time of the day for

homework, studying etc.

Make the home a homework-friendly

environment where learning is regular

routine.

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Remove distractions like the television,

phones, computers when studying.

Tell your child to make sure tests and due

dates are marked in their agenda.

Practice

Encourage your child to think about ‘what,

when, where and how’ when

preparing/completing assignments.

Develop practice tests and help them

anticipate questions.

Review previous exercises.

When appropriate, encourage your child to

pair up with a friend to review information

and brainstorm.

Build learning into family activities— suggest

keeping a journal, writing a report or a news

article about family events, outings or trips

and include photos.

Be in the know

Check out the curriculum for your child’s

grade level (available as PDF files at

www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum)

Ask your child’s teacher about major topics

studied and how these topics are

structured— homework, assignments,

exercises

Use your child’s agenda to communicate

with their teacher—ask questions, check for

homework tips, etc.

Winter bus safety The following winter school bus safety tips will help to

keep your child safe throughout the winter months.

Allow extra time to get to your bus stop.

Wear bright clothing so the bus can see you in

the early morning and late evening.

Stand away from where the bus stops. Buses

need extra room to stop when there is snow

and ice.

Use the handrail when boarding or exiting the

bus to prevent slipping on wet or icy steps or

road surfaces.

Dress properly—winter clothing, hats, and

boots will keep you warm.

Don't throw snowballs at the bus or other

children waiting for the bus.

Don't slide on the snow or ice patches in

driveways or on the street.

Don't push or shove around the bus. Someone

could fall down on the ice and get hurt.

On very rare occasions, buses are late because of

weather conditions or mechanical problems. Talk

to your child about what to do if the bus is late.

Here are some suggestions:

When possible, wait with your child for the bus.

Make sure your child knows a phone number

where he can reach you or another trusted

adult.

Teach your child how and where to get help.

Talk to your child about what a "safe" stranger

is.

Help your child set up a bus stop buddy system

so your child has someone to wait with for the

bus.

Insπre. Gr23ness. 2gether.

“Ugh. Math.” Unfortunately, this is the attitude

many students (and adults) have about math. If

we're going to help our students achieve

numeracy greatness, we need to turn these

negative attitudes into positive ones. So, our three-

year math strategy, EngageMath, starts with

something we have enormous influence over—our

attitude towards math.

Everyone is born with a math gene

According to Stanford University Professor Carol

Dweck, students who believe that intelligence or

math and science ability is a fixed trait are at a

significant disadvantage compared to students

who believe their abilities can be developed. Like

anything else, our talents and abilities in math are

nurtured only if we have a growth mindset about

them. A “Yes I can” attitude when it comes to

numeracy is the first step. A “Count on Us” attitude

comes next.

To learn more about Dweck's research on student

mindsets and how they help students fulfill their

potential, watch her Ridley lecture here:

http://bit.ly/RidleyDweck.

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Online math parent resources

While the Peel board’s EngageMath strategy plans

out certain actions, it is by no means a magic bullet

to answering the questions and challenges

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surrounding numeracy and student achievement.

Math success for all our students requires a strong

partnership between home and school. That's why

we're committed to providing you with the parent

resources you need to help us boost math

achievement.

Online resources to help you support your child or

teen's numeracy success are available on the

Peel board’s website at

http://www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchil

d/math. There you will find links to:

tip sheets

Homework Help

Mathies.ca

mathematics curriculum

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It's time to register children born

in 2011 for kindergarten Register at Arnott Charlton PS on Feb. 2, 3, 4 & 5

We inspire success, confidence and hope in each

student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child

was born in 2011, he or she can start kindergarten in

September 2014. Registration will be held at our

school from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 2, 3, 4 and 5

and from 5 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 5

What you will need to bring to registration

Proof of child's age

Canadian birth certificate

Canadian passport

citizenship card/certificate

Permanent Resident Card

confirmation of permanent residence

work permit

refugee permit

Proof of address

Ontario driver's license

utility bill

bank statement/client slip (directly from

financial institution)

credit card statement

federal government forms (e.g. Social

Insurance Number, Service Canada

documents)

purchase agreement

Proof of custody – children must live with their

parent(s) unless provided documentation supports

an alternate living arrangement

Proof of immunization – proof that your child has

been immunized/vaccinated

Extended-day program for kindergarten students

Families have the option of enrolling their child in

before and after-school programs developed by

the Ministry of Education to complement the full-

day kindergarten program. These programs are run

by qualified, experienced staff from our childcare

partners. At registration, we will ask families to tell us

whether they are interested in the extended-day

programs. The programs can only run if there is

enough interest among families.

Important information about immunization

In order to attend school in Ontario, your child must

have an up-to-date immunization record. When

you register your child for school, you will provide

copy of your child's immunization record and the

school will send it to Peel Health. After registration,

keeping your child's records up to date is your

responsibility. Peel Health reviews immunization

records regularly. Students who are not completely

immunized and do not have a valid exemption

may not be allowed to attend school.

For information about immunization, or to get a

copy of your child's record call Health Line Peel at

905-799-7700; Caledon residents can call toll-free at

905-584-2216. Translation services are available.

Register for French

Immersion by Jan. 30, 2015 Are you thinking of registering your child for Grade 1

French Immersion (FI) for the 2015-16 school year?

Registration for Grade 1 FI for the 2015-16 school

year will be available online at

www.peelschools.org/French as of Monday Nov.

24, 2014 at 9 a.m.

The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4

p.m. Registrants after that date will be put on a

waiting list.

The FI school for our area is Agnes Taylor PS. The

phone number is 905-451-2531.

Registration process

A grade 1 FI enrolment cap is in place. This means that a

specific number of spots are available for students

entering grade 1 FI. If the number of students registered

by the deadline exceeds the number of spots in grade 1

FI, a random selection process system will be used to

identify students gaining entrance into the grade 1 FI

program.

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All students who make the registration deadline will be

placed in a random selection process and assigned a

rank using a computerized random selection

process. Spots are not assigned on a first come, first

served basis. Once students have been assigned to all

available spots, remaining students will be placed,

again in rank order, on the school's waitlist.

Some students will be automatically placed in grade 1

FI. To find out if your child does not need to participate

in the random selection process, and for more

information about the random selection and waitlist

processes, visit www.peelschools.org/French.

How to get more information

Visit the Peel board website—

www.peelschools.org/French.

Call Agnes Taylor PS at 905-451-2531.

Visit the Canadian Parents for French website at

http://on.cpf.ca/.

Bus cancellation & closing schools due to bad weather During the winter months, we may need to

cancel buses or close schools because of

inclement weather.

Information regarding details of cancellations or

closures will be announced on radio and

television stations listed below and posted at

www.peelschools.org and www.stopr.ca.

Information will also be available on Twitter

@Peelschools, Facebook at

www.facebook.com/peelschools or by calling

905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146.

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