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WE ARE BUILDING IT TOGETHER December 2015 LORENVILLE LYNX NEWSLETTER Important Events: Karate Kids – Wednesdays at 1:00 until March 9 th Pizza Days – Wednesday starting December 2 nd until March 30 th Milk and Cookie Day – Fridays in December December 1 st – 3 rd – Scientists in the classroom for Kindergarten December 7 th – School Council at 6:30 pm December 7 th – 10 th – Book Fair (book buying Dec. 9 th & 10 th ) December 9 th – Grade 7 Trip to Living Arts Centre December 11 th – Continuation of 1 st round Grade 7 Immunization shots (7B & 7C) December 14 th – Progress Reports Home December 16 th L’il Lynx at 9:00 ATTENDANCE LINE 905-453-7091 press 1 to leave your child’s name, teacher, and reason for absence. THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING!!!!!!!!! The library is thrilled to be hosting our first Scholastic Book Fair of the year. Hundreds of quality books will be available for purchase with many new titles and a wide assortment for readers of all levels. Visit the Scholastic Book Fairs website at www.scholastic.ca/bookfairs to read reviews of the Featured Books. You can also watch book trailers and author videos with your child on the BookTube page. Students will be able to preview the books, during a scheduled book browsing time on Monday, December 7 th or Tuesday, December 8 th where they will receive a book fair flyer to share at home. Students and parents will be able to School Council Are you interested in having an active voice in your child’s school and sharing your ideas about how to make Lorenville a great place to learn? Then the school council is the place for you! Join us on December 7 th at 6:30 in the staff room for our first School Council meeting for the year. Elections for key

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WE ARE BUILDING IT TOGETHER December 2015

LORENVILLE LYNX NEWSLETTER

Important Events:

Karate Kids – Wednesdays at 1:00 until March 9th

Pizza Days – Wednesday starting December 2nd until March 30th

Milk and Cookie Day – Fridays in December

December 1st – 3rd – Scientists in the classroom for Kindergarten

December 7th – School Council at 6:30 pm

December 7th – 10th – Book Fair (book buying Dec. 9th & 10th)

December 9th – Grade 7 Trip to Living Arts Centre

December 11th – Continuation of 1st round Grade 7 Immunization shots (7B & 7C)

December 14th – Progress Reports Home

December 16th – L’il Lynx at 9:00 am

December 17th – Lynx Award Assembly at 9:00 am

THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING!!!!!!!!!

The library is thrilled to be hosting our first Scholastic Book Fair of the year. Hundreds of quality books will be available for purchase with many new titles and a wide assortment for readers of all levels. Visit the Scholastic Book Fairs website at www.scholastic.ca/bookfairs to read reviews of the Featured Books. You can also watch book trailers and author videos with your child on the BookTube page.

Students will be able to preview the books, during a scheduled book browsing time on Monday, December 7th

or Tuesday, December 8th where they will receive a book fair flyer to share at home.

Students and parents will be able to purchase books on Wednesday, December 9th and Thursday, December

10th from 8:30am – 3:30pm. Come on out and get some of your holiday shopping done and support the library as well!

ATTENDANCE LINE

905-453-7091 press 1 to leave your child’s name, teacher, and reason for absence.

School Council

Are you interested in having an active voice in your child’s school and sharing your ideas about how to make Lorenville a great place to learn? Then the school council is the place for you! Join us on December 7th at 6:30 in the staff room for our first School Council meeting for the year. Elections for key positions will be held at this time and new business and ideas will be discussed. Come on out and see what Lorenville’s school council is all about.

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Dress for the Weather!

We are starting to get into some very cold temperatures and before you know it the ground will be covered in snow!

We want children to stay warm and dry. Please make sure that children are dressed properly every day for the snow and/or cold temperatures by wearing snowpants, boots, coats, hats, and mittens or gloves. Also, it is always a good idea to label your children’s belongings so that when items go missing or are mixed up they can be easily identified.

As always, thank you for your ongoing support.

Health & Nutrition News

At Lorenville we encourage you to send healthy lunches and snacks with your children that meet Canada’s Food Guidelines for healthy eating. Are you looking for new and different ideas for lunch? Check out the two links below from Peel Health that can give you more ideas about making healthy lunches for kids.

http://peelregion.ca/health/eating/kids/cool-lunches.htm

http://peelregion.ca/health/eating/kids/lunches.htm 

News from the Library

TD GRADE ONE BOOK GIVEAWAY

Grade One students will receive their own copy of Mr. Zinger’s Hat compli-ments of the TD Book Giveaway that was started in 2000. Each year, TD supports children’s literacy and reading programs by supplying every Grade One student across Canada with a free book.

Mr. Zinger’s Hat is an enchanting tale about stories. After an exciting chase to retrieve a hat blown away by the wind, a little boy named Leo meets Mr. Zinger, the owner of the hat. Mr. Zinger suspects that a story is trying to escape from his hat and so he and Leo spin a tale that changes both of them forever.

L’IL LYNX AT THE LIBRARY

L'il Lynx storytime is a program for 2 and 3 year olds who will be future Lorenville students. The program is held once a month in the library between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Children will have the opportunity to interact with some student helpers and participate in a storytime, sing some songs and do a craft. L'il Lynxes will also have the opportunity to sign out a library book.

L'il Lynx storytime is held once a month on the last Wednesday of the month. Our next L'il Lynx meeting will be on Wednesday, December 16th.  If you would like to join our L'il Lynx program, please contact Mrs. Walker at the school to let her know your child's name and age. If you have any neighbours that would be interested in the program, please let them know as well. We look forward to seeing you in the library!

Volunteers Needed!Volunteers are always welcome at Lorenville. At the moment, we have a specific need for a volunteer to help with pizza days for 30 minutes once a week. We would also welcome volunteers to help in the school in other ways. Please call the office at 905-453-7091 for more information.

Lorenville Public School10 Lorenville Drive

Brampton, ON L6X2Z9Phone: 905-453-7091

Fax: 905-453-4516We are building it Together!

Follow Lorenville Public School on Twitter

@LorenvillePS. Staff at Lorenville use Twitter as a one way communication tool to

complement current communication efforts.

Principal: Mrs. AndersonVice Principal: Mrs. Ferrill

Office Manager: Mrs. Antonacci

Superintendent: Dr. Gale Solomon-Henry

Trustee: Mr. David Green

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Celebrating Faith and CultureDecember 2015

December Luut'aa Aboriginal Spirituality

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Sunset of December 6 to 14 Chanukah Judaism

December 8 Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) Buddhism

Sunset of December 11 to 30 the month of Masa'il Bahá’í

December 13 Birthday of Imam Agakhan Islam

December 21 Maun Agiyaras or Muanajiyaras Jainism

Eve of December 21 to 22 Yule Wicca

December 22 Tohji-taisai Shinto

Eve of December 22 to 23 Milad-un-Nabi Islam

December 25 Sanghamitta Day Buddhism

December 25 Christmas Christianity and Canada

December 26 Boxing Day Christianity and Canada

December 26 Zarathosht-no-Diso Zoroastrianism

December 26 to January 1 Kwanza African-Canadian communities

December 27 Amitabha Buddha’s Birthday Buddhism

December 28 Birth of Guru Gobind Singh Sikhism

December 31 to January 4 Ghambar Maidyarem Zoroastrianism

December 31 to January 18 the month of Sharaf Bahá’í

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From the Guidance Office. . .Grade 9 Course Selection Process

Again this year, all Peel District School Board students will be using www.myblueprint.ca/peel to select their courses for the 2016-2017 school year.Each grade 8 student should have created a myblueprint account. This is imperative in order to choose courses for next year. If a student has not yet created his account, he needs to see Ms. Kunica immediately. myBlueprint will be open for course selection from January 4, 2016 to January 22, 2016. Ms Kunica will facilitate this process with the grade 8 students.Each student has a designated “home” high school based on their home address. For the majority of our regular program students, their home high school the new high school that is currently under construction on the corner of Mississauga Road and Bovaid. If a student has applied to a Regional Program (e.g., AP, IBT, IB, SciTech etc.), he will still select courses at his home high school. If an acceptance to the desired program is offered, instructions for course selection specific to that program will be sent by the Regional Program school to the student.

Catholic Secondary School Registration

This is a reminder that if you wish to have your child attend a Dufferin-Peel secondary school next year, you must contact the high school directly to inquire about the registration process. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board’s phone number is: 905-890-1221.

Coming Soon! Stay tuned….Explore High Skills (EHS) applications will be open from January 4, 2016 to January 22, 2016.

Counselling Links and Contacts for Students and Families

1. Tangerine Walk-In Counselling is a free service for children, youth and families who live in the Peel Region. www. tangerine walkin.com/

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2. Peel Children's Centre offers many excellent treatment services for children, teenagers, and families who are having serious issues with relationships, feelings, or behaviour.

http://www.peelcc.org/

3. Catholic Family Services http://www.cfspd.com/about.html

4. HEAL Network partners have come together to provide services for children who have been exposed to woman abuse.

http://www.healnetwork.org/

5. India Rainbow provides services for integration into Canadian society and meet the social services, training and health needs of the Peel immigrant community.

www.indiarainbow.org

Healthy Lunch Ideas

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipes/healthy/ideas-kids-school-lunches

http://www.kidspot.com.au/Education-School-Life-10-top-lunchbox-ideas+373+58+article.htm

https://www.eatrightontario.ca/en/Articles/Frequently-Asked-Questions/Packing-Healthy-School-Lunches-and-Snacks-FAQs.aspx

http://www.parents.com/kids/nutrition/lunch/

http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/everydaycooking/family/schoollunchesforkids

Quote of the Month: “Sometimes, the hardest thing and the right thing are the same.”

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REGIONAL PROGRAMS 2016 - 2017

PROGRAM STARTS IN

GRADE…

SCHOOL INFORMATION SESSION

DESCRIPTION

Actively in Motion

6 Royal Orchard Middle School

77 Royal Orchard Dr.

Brampton, ON L6X 4M4

905-455-3760

Information session: Jan. 11, 2016 - 7 p.m.

The program is intended to increase students' interests, skill development and active involvement in athletics, fitness, wellness, leadership and character development, student motivation and engagement in the learning process.

E-Arts 6 Earnscliffe Senior Public School

50 Earnscliffe Circle

Brampton, ON L6T 2B2

905-793-2903

Information night: Jan. 27, 2016, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

E-Arts Program is designed for students in Grades 6 to 8 who have shown a strong interest in pursuing greater academic and social opportunities in integrated Arts-related areas including Music, Dance, Drama and Visual Arts.

Arts and Technology

6 Morning Star Middle School

3131 Morning Star Dr.

Mississauga, ON L4T 1X3

905-677-0300

Information night: Jan. 28, 2016, 6:30 p.m.

The program is intended to enable students to develop arts, media and technology skills, while engaging in cross-curricular inquiry-based learning opportunities.

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International Baccalaureate

6 WG Davis Sr. Public School

491 Bartley Bull Pkwy.

Brampton, ON L6W 2M7

905-459-3661

Jan. 19, 2016, 7 p.m. at the Mississauga Convention Centre, 75 Derry Rd. W. in Mississauga

This program provides a stimulating academic environment that celebrates learning and connects it to the world outside the classroom.

International Business and Technology

6 Williams Parkway Sr. Public School

1285 Williams Pkwy.

Brampton, ON L6S 3J8

905-791-4324

Jan. 12, 2016, 5 and 6 p.m. at Mayfield Secondary School, located at 5000 Mayfield Rd. in Caledon (same session offered twice)

This program provides students with a challenging program in all academic areas. Students enrolled in the program will explore subjects from a global perspective.

SciTech 6 Centennial Senior Public School

50 Ladore Dr.

Brampton, ON L6Y 1V5

905-459-5200

Jan. 21, 2016, 6 to 6:45 p.m. and 7:15 to 8 p.m.

This program integrates a hands-on, minds-on philosophy and provides students with an interactive approach to learning. The program is enhanced through the science and technology curriculum and through participation in activities such as excursions, guest speakers, competitions and clubs.

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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.

VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9 CHUM AM1050 CFTR AM680CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CJCL AM590 CHFI FM98.1CFRB AM1010 EZ ROCK FM97.3 CJBC (FR) AM860FM Z103.5 FM93.1 FM Q107CHIN FM100.7/AM1540 CBC99.1 CTVCITYPULSE GLOBAL NEWS

One of the following messages will be announced (highlighted text only):

Peel District School Board buses are cancelled. This means that schools remain open for students and staff, but buses are cancelled. Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities. Buses will remain cancelled all day. All activities that require bussing will also be cancelled. Permits, night school classes, child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual.

All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed. This means that all schools and Board offices are closed to students and staff. All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled, including child care, night school and permits.

All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled. This means that all activities in schools and Board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed.

All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled. This means that all activities in schools and Board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed.

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It's time to register children born in 2012 for kindergarten

We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child was born in 2012, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2016. You can register your child at any time during regular school hours—just visit the school he/she will be attending to register.

Peel schools will also hold a Kindergarten Registration Week with special registration activities during Feb. 1 to 4, 2016. Visit Lorenville from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2, 3 and 4 and from 5 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 4.

What you will need to bring to registration

Proof of child's age (one of the following) Canadian birth certificate Canadian passport citizenship card/certificate Permanent Resident Card confirmation of permanent residence work permit refugee permit

Proof of address (one of the following) 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 arrangementProof of immunization – proof that your child has been immunized/vaccinated

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Help your family stay warm this winterCanada Safety Council recommends the following tips for staying comfortable and preventing hypothermia when working or playing outdoors:

Wear a warm hat—most body heat is lost through the head. Children should keep an extra hat at school.

Wear layered clothing. Layers allow warm air to stay trapped around the body. Protect your feet and hands. Wear loose waterproof boots. If the boots have liners,

carry an extra pair to replace damp ones or take an extra pair of socks. Invest in thick socks to keep your feet warm. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Carry an extra pair of mittens to school, on outings, etc.

Prevent dehydration and exhaustion, which can lead to hypothermia. Drink plenty of fluids and pace yourself when doing vigorous activities.

Stay fit by exercising and eating well—people who are fit are less susceptible to hypothermia.

If you stay indoors, avoid moving from a hot environment to a cold one. Excessive sweating caused from an extreme change in temperature increases the risk of developing hypothermia.

Eat high-energy food such as nuts and raisins. A balanced diet will also help keep you warm and healthy in the winter.

If you are travelling (on the road or in the wilderness) carry emergency supplies.

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.

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Apply for Extended French by Jan. 29, 2016

If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2016, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to consider Extended French (EF). To find out more about the program, visit www.peelschools.org/French

The application form for Grade 7 EF for the 2016-17 school year will be available online at www.peelschools.org/French as of Monday Nov. 23, 2015 at 1 p.m. The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at 4 p.m. Applications received after the deadline will be placed on the school’s waitlist.

The EF school for our area is Beatty-Fleming Senior. The phone number is 905-457-6107.

How to get more information

Visit the Peel board website—www.peelschools.org/French Call Lorenville P.S. at 905-453-7091. Visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca/

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Apply for French Immersion by Jan. 29, 2016

If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2016, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to consider French Immersion (FI). To find out more about the program, visit www.peelschools.org/French

The application form for grade 1 FI for the 2016-17 school year will be available online at www.peelschools.org/French as of Monday, Nov. 23, 2015 at 1 p.m. The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at 4 p.m. Applications received after the deadline will not be included in the random selection process and will be placed on the school’s waitlist.

The FI school for our area is Ingleborough P.S. The phone number is 905-451-4430.

Enrolment cap and random selection process As there is a grade 1 FI enrolment cap in place, there are a limited number of spots available for students entering the program. The cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolled in grade 1.

Spots are not assigned on a first come, first served basis. A random selection process system is used to identify students gaining entrance into the grade 1 FI program.

All students who apply by the deadline will be assigned a rank using a computerized random selection process. Once students have been assigned to all available spots, remaining students will be placed, again in rank order, on the school's waitlist. Each school has its own waitlist.

How to get more information

Visit the Peel board website—www.peelschools.org/French Call Lorenville P.S. at 905-453-7091. Visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca/

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Help your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2016-17

Soon, current grade 8 students will select their courses for grade 9. Before they do, we want to ensure that they have the opportunity to consult with their teachers, guidance counsellor, if applicable, and their parents.

As our partners, families are encouraged to help prepare their teens for course selection. We encourage you to become familiar with the process by creating a myBlueprint account. Additionally, parents/guardians and students can review Chart Your Course, the Peel District School Board’s common course calendar, at www.peelschools.org/students/commoncoursecalendar. This guide will help you understand the course selection process and provide information on the courses and programs offered in Peel secondary schools.

You can also visit www.myBlueprint.ca/Peel, an online planning tool that includes the following: high school planner for course selection goal-setting career spectrum for finding your learning style occupation planner for exploring careers post-secondary planner for opportunities after high school

The grade 9 course selection process will be open from Jan. 4 to Jan. 22, 2016. If you have questions or are looking for course suggestions, please contact your teen’s teachers or guidance counsellor.

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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.

Renewed Computer Technology (RCT) offers low-cost, quality refurbished computers to families with a low-income. Qualified applicants can purchase: desktop for $60 laptop for $150Prices include software, a two-year warranty and tax. For more information, contact RCT directly, call 905-795-0627 or visit their website at www.rcto.ca.

Peel families now have access to the following exclusive offers from VIG Solutions: Intel Dual Core, 2GB, 160GB computer with a 17-inch

LCD monitor -- $110 10-inch netbook with 1GB ram, 160GB hard drive, Wi-Fi capability and Windows 7 -- $60. Taxes and shipping will be applied to product costs, and all items come with a six-month warranty. To purchase products, visit www.refurbitstock.ca/peel and enter peelregion before proceeding.

Microsoft Microsoft offers reduced pricing on select products. For more information, visit

http://pdsb.me/1X2RtMF.

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. For all BYOD information, visit www.peelschools.org/aboutus/21stcentury/byod.

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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.

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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 exampleChildren 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.

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