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JUNE 2018 NEWSLETTER Peel District School Board Dolphin Senior Public School 18 Brookside Drive, Mississauga, ON L5M 1H3 TEL: 905-826-4247 FAX: 905-826-9931 http://schools.peelschools.org/1553 “Our Mission is making a difference for all students.” P. Wilson Principal C. Yorrick Vice-Principal T. Maxwell Office Manager G. Solomon-Henry Superintendent of Schools 905-366-8800 R. Williams Trustee, Ward 5 905-814-6180 R. Crocker Trustee, Ward 6/11 416-528-1312 N. Dakroub Baig Trustee, Ward 9/10 647-707-7320 Transportaon www.stopr.ca 905-890-6000 Aendance Check 1-855-209-6155 SafeArrival Parent Portal at go.schoolmessenger.ca Dear Dolphin Community, I trust that you are well as the summer quickly approaches! Dolphin continues to be involved in many amazing initiatives and offer activities for our students. We have the upcoming year end trips for all grade levels and our staff continues to provide outstanding experiences and opportunities for all of our students. We are all looking forward to an exciting final month of the school year! Our annual Mini Olympic Day will be held on Monday June 18 th . We will have a number of fun activities for the students including the popular 80-foot inflatable boot camp. Students can purchase a barbeque combo hamburger/ jumbo hot dog/jumbo veggie, bag of chips and a drink for $7. They can simply bring their money to school on June 18 th and pay as they receive their order from the vendor. It promises to be a very fun day for our school. Every year, we have changes to our staffing. For 2018-2019, we welcome the following new teachers to our school: Mrs. Beresford (ISSP), Mr. Bonham (grade 6), Mrs. Dearie (ELC) and Mrs. Ling (grade 7). We know that all of these teachers will be terrific additions to the Dolphin team. Please remember the following dates: PD Day - Monday June 11 th . Mini Olympic Day & Dolphin’s Got Talent Show - Mon. June 18 th . Grade 6 Camp Couchiching trip and Grade 7/8 Quebec City trip - June 19 th to 22 nd . Grade 8 graduation-Wednesday, June 27 th . Last day of school - Thursday, June 28 th Peace, Phil Wilson Principal Dolphin Senior Public School Principal’s Message twier.com/DolphinSeniorPS

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Page 1: Dolphin Senior Public School - Peel District School Board · 2018. 6. 8. · Thank you to everyone who supported the book fair. Money raised for Dolphin will go towards the purchase

JUNE 2018 NEWSLETTER

Peel District School Board

Dolphin Senior Public School 18 Brookside Drive Mississauga ON L5M 1H3

TEL 905-826-4247 FAX 905-826-9931

httpschoolspeelschoolsorg1553

ldquoOur Mission is making a difference for all studentsrdquo

P Wilson Principal C Yorrick Vice-Principal T Maxwell Office Manager G Solomon-Henry Superintendent of Schools 905-366-8800 R Williams Trustee Ward 5 905-814-6180 R Crocker Trustee Ward 611 416-528-1312 N Dakroub Baig Trustee Ward 910 647-707-7320 Transportation wwwstoprca 905-890-6000 Attendance Check 1-855-209-6155 SafeArrival Parent Portal at goschoolmessengerca

Dear Dolphin Community

I trust that you are well as the

summer quickly approaches

Dolphin continues to be involved in

many amazing initiatives and offer

activities for our students We

have the upcoming year end trips

for all grade levels and our staff

continues to provide outstanding

experiences and opportunities for

all of our students We are all

looking forward to an exciting final

month of the school year

Our annual Mini Olympic Day will

be held on Monday June 18th We

will have a number of fun activities

for the students including the

popular 80-foot inflatable boot

camp Students can purchase a

barbeque combo ndash hamburger

jumbo hot dogjumbo veggie bag

of chips and a drink for $7 They

can simply bring their money to

school on June 18th and pay as they

receive their order from the vendor

It promises to be a very fun day for

our school

Every year we have changes to our

staffing For 2018-2019 we

welcome the following new

teachers to our school Mrs

Beresford (ISSP) Mr Bonham

(grade 6) Mrs Dearie (ELC) and

Mrs Ling (grade 7) We know that

all of these teachers will be terrific

additions to the Dolphin team

Please remember the following

dates

PD Day - Monday June 11th

Mini Olympic Day amp Dolphinrsquos

Got Talent Show - Mon June 18th

Grade 6 Camp Couchiching trip

and Grade 78 Quebec City trip -

June 19th to 22nd

Grade 8 graduation-Wednesday

June 27th

Last day of school - Thursday

June 28th

Peace

Phil Wilson

Principal

Dolphin Senior Public School

Principalrsquos Message

twittercomDolphinSeniorPS

Page 2 of 11 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY COMMONS

Scholastic Book Fair a Great Success

The Scholastic Book Fair returned to Dolphin from May 8 to 12 with several new selections from which to

choose Students came during lunch and in the afternoons to stock up on their summer reading selections

New this year was the special family event movie night on Tuesday when the movie Series of Unfortunate

Events was shown Congratulations to the award winners Alefya Karjatwala Alice Brisbin and Nabia Malik

Thank you to everyone who supported the book fair Money raised for Dolphin will go towards the purchase

of new books and resources for the library

Dolphin Celebrates Reading

Dolphin Senior students took their passion for reading to the Powerade Center on May 18 to take part in

Peelrsquos annual Celebration of Reading event Over 4000 students from across Peel cheered on their favourite

authors from the Forest of Reading program including Red Maple Fiction award winner Caroline Pignat (for

her book Shooter) and Dolphin favourite Kevin Sylvester (for his book MiNRS) The Silver Birch Fiction award

winner for this year was Wesley King for his book OC Daniel and the Blue Spruce award went to Terry and

Eric Fan for their book The Night Gardener Over 50 students attended the event from Dolphin including

Class 60E and 78C Thanks to everyone who supported the program We canrsquot wait to see what the Forest

will bring in 2019

For more information contact Mr Steeves at 905-826-4247 x106 E-mail P0072222pdsborg Website httpssitesgooglecomapdsbnetdolphin-library-lchome Twitter DolphinSeniorPS

Page 3 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

SPRING MUSIC FESTIVALS and PERFORMANCES

Congratulations to Dolphins extra-curricular music

ensembles for their excellent representation of our

school at PMTAFest (Junior Band and Stage Band)

Peel Music Festival (Choir and Choir Ensemble)

and ChoirfestGarthwood Park(Boys Choir)

We are celebrating DOUBLE GOLD from both our

Choir Ensemble and Senior Band at the Atlantic

Festival of Music held at the University of Western

Ontario Congratulations to the students who

performed your perseverance and dedication

certainly paid off and we are all very proud of your

accomplishment

We are also very proud of the students who

represented Dolphin at the Peel Music Showcase

gala held at the Living Arts Centre on Monday May

8 It was an exceptional evening of high calibre

musical performances from students all across the

PDSB Dolphin had students successfully audition

and perform as members of the Elementary Honour

Choir (grades 3 to 6) Honour Choir (grades 7-12)

Honour String Orchestra (grades 7-12) Honour Jazz

Band (grades 7-12) and the Intermediate

Honour Concert Band (grades 7-9) Dolphin Senior

PS was proud to be the host school for the

Intermediate Honour Concert Band co-directed by

Mrs Suidan A special shout out to Mr Wilson who

gave a speech at the evening gala about the

importance and impact Music Education has in our

schools - thank you to both he and Mrs Yorrick for

all the support and encouragement they give to our

schools musicians

NEWS FROM MUSIC DEPARTMENT

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC - Rentals from Cosmo Music Inc

As we approach the end of the school year

families who rent their instruments through

Dolphins rental partnership with Cosmo Music

need to make a decision for next year

Visit httpdolphincosmomusicca to

pay to extend your childs rental for hisher

upcoming school year If you extend now your

contract stays open and you will continue to

accumulate a purchase credit of approximately

$100 per school year The price to extend now

is the same as it will be in the fall (you get the

summer for free)

buy the instrument outright (depending on the

length of your rental you will have a discount

to use towards the purchase) Visit the

website to find out the cost of purchasing your

childs instrument vs renting for another

year Prices vary based on the type of

instrument and how old it is

Students who are graduating or who are not

extending their rentals for the summer must

RETURN to their instruments to Mrs Suidan by

FRIDAY JUNE 15th Families who miss this

deadline will be responsible for returning the

instrument themselves to Cosmo Musics

Richmond Hill location

Page 4 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

WONDERLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Choir and Senior Band will be performing in the

Wonderland Festival of Music on Friday June 8th

Students should arrive to school for 745am with

approximately $20-$30 to purchase food and

drinks Students should wear their blue Dolphin

Music shirts for the full day and can wear dark

coloured pants or shorts that follow Dolphins dress

code Students should dress appropriately for the

weather and are encouraged to bring a hat and

sunscreen Our performances begin at 10am and

once the Band and Choir perform students are

allowed to explore the park in groups It is

expected that they are never alone Students can

bring their devices but are reminded that they

should not post pictures to social media of our

field trip Buses will arrive back to Dolphin

at approximately 6pm depending on Friday

afternoon traffic

TALENT SHOW

Dolphins annual talent show this year named

Dolphins Got Talent will take place in the

afternoon on Monday June 18th Students have

been auditioning for the past week and the show is

going to be FANTASTIC Parents are invited to

attend The show starts after lunch at

1230pm Students may also submit videos of

talents not normally shared on stage including but

not limited to time-lapsed drawing swimming

various sports etc These videos are due by Friday

June 8th to Ms Cull or Ms Burnett

ATHLETIC EVENTS

Cross Country Meet

Several students were invited to participate in the

Cross Country Meet held at Erindale Park on May

18 Despite the hot weather conditions our

students put forth a great effort and made us

proud

Congratulations to all the students who

represented Dolphin at this event Special mention

goes to Madeline LB (78E) who came in 3rd out of

a field of 95 runners with a time of 12m38sec and

Connor S (802) who managed a lightning-fast time

of 12m01sec to place 16th out of a field of 142

runners Also Jeremy Chamberlain finished 18th

out of 126 runners with a time of 12min28sec

Thank you to Mr Foote who supported the

students in their preparation and participation in

this event

FitClub Event

Congratulations to all 100 of our girls who

participated in the FitSpirit 5km and 10km run at

Downsview Park on May 8th The dedication and

enthusiasm that all of our students put into training

for this big day was an inspiration to our school

Page 5 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

GAUSS MATH COMPETITION

This year several of our students took part in the

Gauss Math Competition The internationally

recognized math competition is developed by the

University of Waterloo to inspire the next

generation of students to develop an interest in

and love for mathematics and computer science

Congratulations to all

students who took part

in the Math Contest

Special congratulations

to Ryan M in 80E for

getting a perfect score of

150150 and to Evan Z

in 70E for the highest

mark of 144150 in his

grade level Amazing job Mr Carl Gauss himself

would have been proud of you

NEWS FROM 180 FUSE

What a year wersquove had at 180Fuse We had over

200 students attend our Fuse events between

October-May Over the course of the year we

enjoyed cotton candy played Messy Games set

new records and had an epic Year End Bash Wersquod

like to take this opportunity to thank the

administration and staff of Dolphin who have

partnered with Global 180 and our 180Fuse

events We have already begun planning for next

year and our kickoff date for the 2018-2019 school

year is tentatively scheduled for Saturday October

13th Please check our website wwwglobal180com

in August for a complete list of dates for the

upcoming school year We look forward to seeing

you all next year

Dolphinrsquos Grade 8 GRADUATION

Please join us on Wednesday

June 27th 2018 at 915 am to

celebrate your childrsquos graduation

from Dolphin Sr PS

See you there

Page 6 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

NEWS FROM ART DEPARTMENT

VISUAL VOICES ART EXHIBITION AT THE LIVING ARTS CENTRE

Congratulations to Louise amp Angela (80E) Rich

(804) and Kaitlyn (80E) for their outstanding art

being displayed at Living Arts Centre for the Visual

Voices Art Exhibition The artwork can be found in

the Second Floor Art Gallery and will be on display

from May 29-June 21 Please take this opportunity

to see our studentsrsquo work Admission is free

Page 7 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

On the road againmdashhow to keep your cyclist safe

Here are some tips you can review with your child

to ensure bike season gets off to a great start

The right fit

children should be able to straddle the bike

with both feet on the ground

a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard

the helmet should fitmdashif its too loose it could fall off if its too tight its uncomfortable

Get noticed

a young childs bike should be equipped with a

bell and reflector

older riders should have a light andor reflectors

Follow the rules

no riding on busy streets

no riding at night

stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries

driveway ride outmdashnot stopping and looking

both ways before entering the street

running the stop sign

turning without warning

cycling in the dark

following the leadermdashone child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the second cyclist doesnt

CONGRATS TO MEMBERS OF PORTFOLIO CLUB Louise Rich Angela

Artwork on display at the Missis-sauga Living Arts Centre from May 29-June 21 Second Floor Gallery

Admission is free Elementary SchoolMessenger Safe

Arrival Attendance Program

Elementary parents are reminded to sign up for a Safe

Arrival account in order to report a childs absence in

a quick and easy manner

Set up your account by going to

goschoolmessengerca and use the same email

address the school has on file for you You can also

download the blue School Messenger App to your

smartphone

If parents prefer not to set up an account the toll-free

number is available for all families 1-855-209-6155

A few things to note with our new system

parents are encouraged to add the 1-855-209-

6155 number to their Contacts (under PDSB or

School Name) so the number can easily be

identified when it calls

this new system will call once per child therefore

if you have three children absent at one time you

will receive three different phone calls

parents who set up an account can choose their

preferences as to which numbers will be called

parents can report Late Arrivals by choosing the

Report an Absence option first then choosing Late

Arrival in the sub-menu

As always parents are encouraged to report absences

in advance to the Safe Arrival system

Summer activities that boost learning

Kindergarten to grade 4

Sorting and stacking ndash Teach classification skills with dinnerware Ask your child to match and stack dishes of similar sizes and shapes Also have your child sort flatware ndash forks with forks spoons with spoons This is like recognizing the shapes of letters and numbers

Comic strip writing ndash Use comic strips to help with writing Cut the segments of a comic strip apart and ask your child to arrange them in order Then ask your child to fill in the words of the characters (orally or in writing)

Float and sink ndash Encourage hypothesizing (guessing) Use several objects ndash soap a dry sock a bottle of shampoo a wet sponge an empty bottle Ask your child which objects will float when dropped into water in a sink or bathtub Then drop the objects in the water one by one to see what happens

Grades 5 to 8

Follow the news ndash As a family choose an important news event to follow for a day or two Ask each person to find as much information on the topic as possible ndash read newspapers look at online news webpages listen to the radio and watch TV news Then talk about what everyone learned

Pro and con what do you think ndash Make a family game of discussing a special issue For example Teenagers should be allowed to vote or There should never be any homework Ask your children to think of all the reasons they can to support their views Then ask them to think of reasons opposing their views Which views are most convincing For variety assign family members to teams and have them prepare their arguments pro and con

Stretch run walk ndash Ask your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day For example run or walk briskly for 10 minutes Walk when possible instead of driving for any distance less than a mile Have your child make a week-long exercise plan Try to think of a modest reward for sticking to the plan and exercise with your child

Let your voice be heard ndash Promote good citizenship Help your child write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about an issue affecting children ndash for example suggest that a bike path be built near the school or that a city event be planned for youngsters Children are citizens and their ideas are worth hearing

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Summer Well-being

Summer break is around the corner The psychological and physiological benefits of summer are hard to beat

However while summer allows for a break from the routine and structure of the school year for some children

and youth it can be stressful to be away from school So while the stressors change when the last school bell

signals summer they dont disappear

Here at a few tips for summer well-being to keep everyone safe and having fun in the sun

Get outside With longer and warmer days try to spend more time outdoors which increases our vitamin D intake

and allows us more time to exercise and connect with nature A minimum of 60 minutes of daily physical activity is

recommended for all children and youth Healthy body = healthy mind

Always stay hydrated Replace sugary sports drinks amp sodas with water add slices of fresh fruit like strawberries

lemons limes or watermelons to your water for a delicious flavor Staying hydrat-

ed prevents heat related illness symptoms are headache cold sweats exhaustion

nausea andor vomiting and diarrhea

Get plenty of rest During the hot summer heat making sure you get plenty of

rest is important to prevent heat exhaustion While playing outside take frequent

shaded breaks and use sunscreen Getting 8-10 hours of sleep every night is important for recuperation and growth

Wear safety gear Whether you are riding your bike or swimming in a pool always wear the recommended safety

gear Being safe reduces stress for everyone A good rule is that if you are not doing an activity safely you will not be

allowed to do it

Be safe on-line Some students will stay in-touch over the summer primarily on-line Remember that some people

will use electronic media to embarrass harass or threaten their peers When there is cyberbullying occurring

remember to save it report it and block it If the incident is criminal call Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS

(8477)

Constant communication for the win Using open ended questions with children and youth can help identify fears

anxieties and concerns Ask questions like ldquoHow are you feeling about going to summer camprdquo In addition

communicating expectations about what is going to occur during the summer will help to ease transitions Saying ldquoI

am inviting relatives to stay with us in Julyrdquo or saying ldquoYou will need to be in bed by 9 pm on weekdays this summerrdquo

allows children and youth time to adjust to what will occur

Over summer break remember that HELP is always available

Peel Childrenrsquos Centre maintains a Crisis Response Service (247365) if your child is experiencing a serious mental

health problem at 416-410-8615

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Page 9 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

3 4

School Council

meeting amp

presentation

6pm

5 Girls Beach

Volleyball

tournament

Thomas St

6 7 8 Grade 8 Boys

Beach Volleyball

tournament

David Leeder

Wonderland Music

Festival (Choir amp

Snr Band)

9

10 11

Report Card

Writing Day

(no school for

students)

12

Recognition

assembly

(Inclusion

Cooperation)

12 pm

13

14

15

Grade 6 trip to

EZone

Youth Summit

Workshops

(Grade 8)

16

17

18 Track amp Field

Meet

Mini Olympics

Dolphinrsquos Got

Talent (PM)

19 20 21 22 23

24 25 Grade 8 trip to

Wonderland

26 Grade 67

Awards

assembly (AM)

Grad

Rehearsal

27 Grade 8

Graduation

Grade 7 trip to

Cineplex

Classic Bowl

28 Grade 67

dance

Last day of

school for

students

29 PA Day

(no school for

students)

30

Day 2

Day 1 Day 5 Day 2

Day 3 Day 1 Day 5

Day 4

Day 4

Day 4

Day 3

Day 4

Day 1 Day 2

Day 1

Quebec City Tour Trip

Camp Couchiching Trip

Day 2

Day 3

Day 5

Day 5

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 2: Dolphin Senior Public School - Peel District School Board · 2018. 6. 8. · Thank you to everyone who supported the book fair. Money raised for Dolphin will go towards the purchase

Page 2 of 11 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY COMMONS

Scholastic Book Fair a Great Success

The Scholastic Book Fair returned to Dolphin from May 8 to 12 with several new selections from which to

choose Students came during lunch and in the afternoons to stock up on their summer reading selections

New this year was the special family event movie night on Tuesday when the movie Series of Unfortunate

Events was shown Congratulations to the award winners Alefya Karjatwala Alice Brisbin and Nabia Malik

Thank you to everyone who supported the book fair Money raised for Dolphin will go towards the purchase

of new books and resources for the library

Dolphin Celebrates Reading

Dolphin Senior students took their passion for reading to the Powerade Center on May 18 to take part in

Peelrsquos annual Celebration of Reading event Over 4000 students from across Peel cheered on their favourite

authors from the Forest of Reading program including Red Maple Fiction award winner Caroline Pignat (for

her book Shooter) and Dolphin favourite Kevin Sylvester (for his book MiNRS) The Silver Birch Fiction award

winner for this year was Wesley King for his book OC Daniel and the Blue Spruce award went to Terry and

Eric Fan for their book The Night Gardener Over 50 students attended the event from Dolphin including

Class 60E and 78C Thanks to everyone who supported the program We canrsquot wait to see what the Forest

will bring in 2019

For more information contact Mr Steeves at 905-826-4247 x106 E-mail P0072222pdsborg Website httpssitesgooglecomapdsbnetdolphin-library-lchome Twitter DolphinSeniorPS

Page 3 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

SPRING MUSIC FESTIVALS and PERFORMANCES

Congratulations to Dolphins extra-curricular music

ensembles for their excellent representation of our

school at PMTAFest (Junior Band and Stage Band)

Peel Music Festival (Choir and Choir Ensemble)

and ChoirfestGarthwood Park(Boys Choir)

We are celebrating DOUBLE GOLD from both our

Choir Ensemble and Senior Band at the Atlantic

Festival of Music held at the University of Western

Ontario Congratulations to the students who

performed your perseverance and dedication

certainly paid off and we are all very proud of your

accomplishment

We are also very proud of the students who

represented Dolphin at the Peel Music Showcase

gala held at the Living Arts Centre on Monday May

8 It was an exceptional evening of high calibre

musical performances from students all across the

PDSB Dolphin had students successfully audition

and perform as members of the Elementary Honour

Choir (grades 3 to 6) Honour Choir (grades 7-12)

Honour String Orchestra (grades 7-12) Honour Jazz

Band (grades 7-12) and the Intermediate

Honour Concert Band (grades 7-9) Dolphin Senior

PS was proud to be the host school for the

Intermediate Honour Concert Band co-directed by

Mrs Suidan A special shout out to Mr Wilson who

gave a speech at the evening gala about the

importance and impact Music Education has in our

schools - thank you to both he and Mrs Yorrick for

all the support and encouragement they give to our

schools musicians

NEWS FROM MUSIC DEPARTMENT

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC - Rentals from Cosmo Music Inc

As we approach the end of the school year

families who rent their instruments through

Dolphins rental partnership with Cosmo Music

need to make a decision for next year

Visit httpdolphincosmomusicca to

pay to extend your childs rental for hisher

upcoming school year If you extend now your

contract stays open and you will continue to

accumulate a purchase credit of approximately

$100 per school year The price to extend now

is the same as it will be in the fall (you get the

summer for free)

buy the instrument outright (depending on the

length of your rental you will have a discount

to use towards the purchase) Visit the

website to find out the cost of purchasing your

childs instrument vs renting for another

year Prices vary based on the type of

instrument and how old it is

Students who are graduating or who are not

extending their rentals for the summer must

RETURN to their instruments to Mrs Suidan by

FRIDAY JUNE 15th Families who miss this

deadline will be responsible for returning the

instrument themselves to Cosmo Musics

Richmond Hill location

Page 4 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

WONDERLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Choir and Senior Band will be performing in the

Wonderland Festival of Music on Friday June 8th

Students should arrive to school for 745am with

approximately $20-$30 to purchase food and

drinks Students should wear their blue Dolphin

Music shirts for the full day and can wear dark

coloured pants or shorts that follow Dolphins dress

code Students should dress appropriately for the

weather and are encouraged to bring a hat and

sunscreen Our performances begin at 10am and

once the Band and Choir perform students are

allowed to explore the park in groups It is

expected that they are never alone Students can

bring their devices but are reminded that they

should not post pictures to social media of our

field trip Buses will arrive back to Dolphin

at approximately 6pm depending on Friday

afternoon traffic

TALENT SHOW

Dolphins annual talent show this year named

Dolphins Got Talent will take place in the

afternoon on Monday June 18th Students have

been auditioning for the past week and the show is

going to be FANTASTIC Parents are invited to

attend The show starts after lunch at

1230pm Students may also submit videos of

talents not normally shared on stage including but

not limited to time-lapsed drawing swimming

various sports etc These videos are due by Friday

June 8th to Ms Cull or Ms Burnett

ATHLETIC EVENTS

Cross Country Meet

Several students were invited to participate in the

Cross Country Meet held at Erindale Park on May

18 Despite the hot weather conditions our

students put forth a great effort and made us

proud

Congratulations to all the students who

represented Dolphin at this event Special mention

goes to Madeline LB (78E) who came in 3rd out of

a field of 95 runners with a time of 12m38sec and

Connor S (802) who managed a lightning-fast time

of 12m01sec to place 16th out of a field of 142

runners Also Jeremy Chamberlain finished 18th

out of 126 runners with a time of 12min28sec

Thank you to Mr Foote who supported the

students in their preparation and participation in

this event

FitClub Event

Congratulations to all 100 of our girls who

participated in the FitSpirit 5km and 10km run at

Downsview Park on May 8th The dedication and

enthusiasm that all of our students put into training

for this big day was an inspiration to our school

Page 5 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

GAUSS MATH COMPETITION

This year several of our students took part in the

Gauss Math Competition The internationally

recognized math competition is developed by the

University of Waterloo to inspire the next

generation of students to develop an interest in

and love for mathematics and computer science

Congratulations to all

students who took part

in the Math Contest

Special congratulations

to Ryan M in 80E for

getting a perfect score of

150150 and to Evan Z

in 70E for the highest

mark of 144150 in his

grade level Amazing job Mr Carl Gauss himself

would have been proud of you

NEWS FROM 180 FUSE

What a year wersquove had at 180Fuse We had over

200 students attend our Fuse events between

October-May Over the course of the year we

enjoyed cotton candy played Messy Games set

new records and had an epic Year End Bash Wersquod

like to take this opportunity to thank the

administration and staff of Dolphin who have

partnered with Global 180 and our 180Fuse

events We have already begun planning for next

year and our kickoff date for the 2018-2019 school

year is tentatively scheduled for Saturday October

13th Please check our website wwwglobal180com

in August for a complete list of dates for the

upcoming school year We look forward to seeing

you all next year

Dolphinrsquos Grade 8 GRADUATION

Please join us on Wednesday

June 27th 2018 at 915 am to

celebrate your childrsquos graduation

from Dolphin Sr PS

See you there

Page 6 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

NEWS FROM ART DEPARTMENT

VISUAL VOICES ART EXHIBITION AT THE LIVING ARTS CENTRE

Congratulations to Louise amp Angela (80E) Rich

(804) and Kaitlyn (80E) for their outstanding art

being displayed at Living Arts Centre for the Visual

Voices Art Exhibition The artwork can be found in

the Second Floor Art Gallery and will be on display

from May 29-June 21 Please take this opportunity

to see our studentsrsquo work Admission is free

Page 7 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

On the road againmdashhow to keep your cyclist safe

Here are some tips you can review with your child

to ensure bike season gets off to a great start

The right fit

children should be able to straddle the bike

with both feet on the ground

a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard

the helmet should fitmdashif its too loose it could fall off if its too tight its uncomfortable

Get noticed

a young childs bike should be equipped with a

bell and reflector

older riders should have a light andor reflectors

Follow the rules

no riding on busy streets

no riding at night

stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries

driveway ride outmdashnot stopping and looking

both ways before entering the street

running the stop sign

turning without warning

cycling in the dark

following the leadermdashone child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the second cyclist doesnt

CONGRATS TO MEMBERS OF PORTFOLIO CLUB Louise Rich Angela

Artwork on display at the Missis-sauga Living Arts Centre from May 29-June 21 Second Floor Gallery

Admission is free Elementary SchoolMessenger Safe

Arrival Attendance Program

Elementary parents are reminded to sign up for a Safe

Arrival account in order to report a childs absence in

a quick and easy manner

Set up your account by going to

goschoolmessengerca and use the same email

address the school has on file for you You can also

download the blue School Messenger App to your

smartphone

If parents prefer not to set up an account the toll-free

number is available for all families 1-855-209-6155

A few things to note with our new system

parents are encouraged to add the 1-855-209-

6155 number to their Contacts (under PDSB or

School Name) so the number can easily be

identified when it calls

this new system will call once per child therefore

if you have three children absent at one time you

will receive three different phone calls

parents who set up an account can choose their

preferences as to which numbers will be called

parents can report Late Arrivals by choosing the

Report an Absence option first then choosing Late

Arrival in the sub-menu

As always parents are encouraged to report absences

in advance to the Safe Arrival system

Summer activities that boost learning

Kindergarten to grade 4

Sorting and stacking ndash Teach classification skills with dinnerware Ask your child to match and stack dishes of similar sizes and shapes Also have your child sort flatware ndash forks with forks spoons with spoons This is like recognizing the shapes of letters and numbers

Comic strip writing ndash Use comic strips to help with writing Cut the segments of a comic strip apart and ask your child to arrange them in order Then ask your child to fill in the words of the characters (orally or in writing)

Float and sink ndash Encourage hypothesizing (guessing) Use several objects ndash soap a dry sock a bottle of shampoo a wet sponge an empty bottle Ask your child which objects will float when dropped into water in a sink or bathtub Then drop the objects in the water one by one to see what happens

Grades 5 to 8

Follow the news ndash As a family choose an important news event to follow for a day or two Ask each person to find as much information on the topic as possible ndash read newspapers look at online news webpages listen to the radio and watch TV news Then talk about what everyone learned

Pro and con what do you think ndash Make a family game of discussing a special issue For example Teenagers should be allowed to vote or There should never be any homework Ask your children to think of all the reasons they can to support their views Then ask them to think of reasons opposing their views Which views are most convincing For variety assign family members to teams and have them prepare their arguments pro and con

Stretch run walk ndash Ask your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day For example run or walk briskly for 10 minutes Walk when possible instead of driving for any distance less than a mile Have your child make a week-long exercise plan Try to think of a modest reward for sticking to the plan and exercise with your child

Let your voice be heard ndash Promote good citizenship Help your child write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about an issue affecting children ndash for example suggest that a bike path be built near the school or that a city event be planned for youngsters Children are citizens and their ideas are worth hearing

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Summer Well-being

Summer break is around the corner The psychological and physiological benefits of summer are hard to beat

However while summer allows for a break from the routine and structure of the school year for some children

and youth it can be stressful to be away from school So while the stressors change when the last school bell

signals summer they dont disappear

Here at a few tips for summer well-being to keep everyone safe and having fun in the sun

Get outside With longer and warmer days try to spend more time outdoors which increases our vitamin D intake

and allows us more time to exercise and connect with nature A minimum of 60 minutes of daily physical activity is

recommended for all children and youth Healthy body = healthy mind

Always stay hydrated Replace sugary sports drinks amp sodas with water add slices of fresh fruit like strawberries

lemons limes or watermelons to your water for a delicious flavor Staying hydrat-

ed prevents heat related illness symptoms are headache cold sweats exhaustion

nausea andor vomiting and diarrhea

Get plenty of rest During the hot summer heat making sure you get plenty of

rest is important to prevent heat exhaustion While playing outside take frequent

shaded breaks and use sunscreen Getting 8-10 hours of sleep every night is important for recuperation and growth

Wear safety gear Whether you are riding your bike or swimming in a pool always wear the recommended safety

gear Being safe reduces stress for everyone A good rule is that if you are not doing an activity safely you will not be

allowed to do it

Be safe on-line Some students will stay in-touch over the summer primarily on-line Remember that some people

will use electronic media to embarrass harass or threaten their peers When there is cyberbullying occurring

remember to save it report it and block it If the incident is criminal call Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS

(8477)

Constant communication for the win Using open ended questions with children and youth can help identify fears

anxieties and concerns Ask questions like ldquoHow are you feeling about going to summer camprdquo In addition

communicating expectations about what is going to occur during the summer will help to ease transitions Saying ldquoI

am inviting relatives to stay with us in Julyrdquo or saying ldquoYou will need to be in bed by 9 pm on weekdays this summerrdquo

allows children and youth time to adjust to what will occur

Over summer break remember that HELP is always available

Peel Childrenrsquos Centre maintains a Crisis Response Service (247365) if your child is experiencing a serious mental

health problem at 416-410-8615

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Page 9 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

3 4

School Council

meeting amp

presentation

6pm

5 Girls Beach

Volleyball

tournament

Thomas St

6 7 8 Grade 8 Boys

Beach Volleyball

tournament

David Leeder

Wonderland Music

Festival (Choir amp

Snr Band)

9

10 11

Report Card

Writing Day

(no school for

students)

12

Recognition

assembly

(Inclusion

Cooperation)

12 pm

13

14

15

Grade 6 trip to

EZone

Youth Summit

Workshops

(Grade 8)

16

17

18 Track amp Field

Meet

Mini Olympics

Dolphinrsquos Got

Talent (PM)

19 20 21 22 23

24 25 Grade 8 trip to

Wonderland

26 Grade 67

Awards

assembly (AM)

Grad

Rehearsal

27 Grade 8

Graduation

Grade 7 trip to

Cineplex

Classic Bowl

28 Grade 67

dance

Last day of

school for

students

29 PA Day

(no school for

students)

30

Day 2

Day 1 Day 5 Day 2

Day 3 Day 1 Day 5

Day 4

Day 4

Day 4

Day 3

Day 4

Day 1 Day 2

Day 1

Quebec City Tour Trip

Camp Couchiching Trip

Day 2

Day 3

Day 5

Day 5

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 3: Dolphin Senior Public School - Peel District School Board · 2018. 6. 8. · Thank you to everyone who supported the book fair. Money raised for Dolphin will go towards the purchase

Page 3 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

SPRING MUSIC FESTIVALS and PERFORMANCES

Congratulations to Dolphins extra-curricular music

ensembles for their excellent representation of our

school at PMTAFest (Junior Band and Stage Band)

Peel Music Festival (Choir and Choir Ensemble)

and ChoirfestGarthwood Park(Boys Choir)

We are celebrating DOUBLE GOLD from both our

Choir Ensemble and Senior Band at the Atlantic

Festival of Music held at the University of Western

Ontario Congratulations to the students who

performed your perseverance and dedication

certainly paid off and we are all very proud of your

accomplishment

We are also very proud of the students who

represented Dolphin at the Peel Music Showcase

gala held at the Living Arts Centre on Monday May

8 It was an exceptional evening of high calibre

musical performances from students all across the

PDSB Dolphin had students successfully audition

and perform as members of the Elementary Honour

Choir (grades 3 to 6) Honour Choir (grades 7-12)

Honour String Orchestra (grades 7-12) Honour Jazz

Band (grades 7-12) and the Intermediate

Honour Concert Band (grades 7-9) Dolphin Senior

PS was proud to be the host school for the

Intermediate Honour Concert Band co-directed by

Mrs Suidan A special shout out to Mr Wilson who

gave a speech at the evening gala about the

importance and impact Music Education has in our

schools - thank you to both he and Mrs Yorrick for

all the support and encouragement they give to our

schools musicians

NEWS FROM MUSIC DEPARTMENT

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC - Rentals from Cosmo Music Inc

As we approach the end of the school year

families who rent their instruments through

Dolphins rental partnership with Cosmo Music

need to make a decision for next year

Visit httpdolphincosmomusicca to

pay to extend your childs rental for hisher

upcoming school year If you extend now your

contract stays open and you will continue to

accumulate a purchase credit of approximately

$100 per school year The price to extend now

is the same as it will be in the fall (you get the

summer for free)

buy the instrument outright (depending on the

length of your rental you will have a discount

to use towards the purchase) Visit the

website to find out the cost of purchasing your

childs instrument vs renting for another

year Prices vary based on the type of

instrument and how old it is

Students who are graduating or who are not

extending their rentals for the summer must

RETURN to their instruments to Mrs Suidan by

FRIDAY JUNE 15th Families who miss this

deadline will be responsible for returning the

instrument themselves to Cosmo Musics

Richmond Hill location

Page 4 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

WONDERLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Choir and Senior Band will be performing in the

Wonderland Festival of Music on Friday June 8th

Students should arrive to school for 745am with

approximately $20-$30 to purchase food and

drinks Students should wear their blue Dolphin

Music shirts for the full day and can wear dark

coloured pants or shorts that follow Dolphins dress

code Students should dress appropriately for the

weather and are encouraged to bring a hat and

sunscreen Our performances begin at 10am and

once the Band and Choir perform students are

allowed to explore the park in groups It is

expected that they are never alone Students can

bring their devices but are reminded that they

should not post pictures to social media of our

field trip Buses will arrive back to Dolphin

at approximately 6pm depending on Friday

afternoon traffic

TALENT SHOW

Dolphins annual talent show this year named

Dolphins Got Talent will take place in the

afternoon on Monday June 18th Students have

been auditioning for the past week and the show is

going to be FANTASTIC Parents are invited to

attend The show starts after lunch at

1230pm Students may also submit videos of

talents not normally shared on stage including but

not limited to time-lapsed drawing swimming

various sports etc These videos are due by Friday

June 8th to Ms Cull or Ms Burnett

ATHLETIC EVENTS

Cross Country Meet

Several students were invited to participate in the

Cross Country Meet held at Erindale Park on May

18 Despite the hot weather conditions our

students put forth a great effort and made us

proud

Congratulations to all the students who

represented Dolphin at this event Special mention

goes to Madeline LB (78E) who came in 3rd out of

a field of 95 runners with a time of 12m38sec and

Connor S (802) who managed a lightning-fast time

of 12m01sec to place 16th out of a field of 142

runners Also Jeremy Chamberlain finished 18th

out of 126 runners with a time of 12min28sec

Thank you to Mr Foote who supported the

students in their preparation and participation in

this event

FitClub Event

Congratulations to all 100 of our girls who

participated in the FitSpirit 5km and 10km run at

Downsview Park on May 8th The dedication and

enthusiasm that all of our students put into training

for this big day was an inspiration to our school

Page 5 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

GAUSS MATH COMPETITION

This year several of our students took part in the

Gauss Math Competition The internationally

recognized math competition is developed by the

University of Waterloo to inspire the next

generation of students to develop an interest in

and love for mathematics and computer science

Congratulations to all

students who took part

in the Math Contest

Special congratulations

to Ryan M in 80E for

getting a perfect score of

150150 and to Evan Z

in 70E for the highest

mark of 144150 in his

grade level Amazing job Mr Carl Gauss himself

would have been proud of you

NEWS FROM 180 FUSE

What a year wersquove had at 180Fuse We had over

200 students attend our Fuse events between

October-May Over the course of the year we

enjoyed cotton candy played Messy Games set

new records and had an epic Year End Bash Wersquod

like to take this opportunity to thank the

administration and staff of Dolphin who have

partnered with Global 180 and our 180Fuse

events We have already begun planning for next

year and our kickoff date for the 2018-2019 school

year is tentatively scheduled for Saturday October

13th Please check our website wwwglobal180com

in August for a complete list of dates for the

upcoming school year We look forward to seeing

you all next year

Dolphinrsquos Grade 8 GRADUATION

Please join us on Wednesday

June 27th 2018 at 915 am to

celebrate your childrsquos graduation

from Dolphin Sr PS

See you there

Page 6 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

NEWS FROM ART DEPARTMENT

VISUAL VOICES ART EXHIBITION AT THE LIVING ARTS CENTRE

Congratulations to Louise amp Angela (80E) Rich

(804) and Kaitlyn (80E) for their outstanding art

being displayed at Living Arts Centre for the Visual

Voices Art Exhibition The artwork can be found in

the Second Floor Art Gallery and will be on display

from May 29-June 21 Please take this opportunity

to see our studentsrsquo work Admission is free

Page 7 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

On the road againmdashhow to keep your cyclist safe

Here are some tips you can review with your child

to ensure bike season gets off to a great start

The right fit

children should be able to straddle the bike

with both feet on the ground

a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard

the helmet should fitmdashif its too loose it could fall off if its too tight its uncomfortable

Get noticed

a young childs bike should be equipped with a

bell and reflector

older riders should have a light andor reflectors

Follow the rules

no riding on busy streets

no riding at night

stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries

driveway ride outmdashnot stopping and looking

both ways before entering the street

running the stop sign

turning without warning

cycling in the dark

following the leadermdashone child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the second cyclist doesnt

CONGRATS TO MEMBERS OF PORTFOLIO CLUB Louise Rich Angela

Artwork on display at the Missis-sauga Living Arts Centre from May 29-June 21 Second Floor Gallery

Admission is free Elementary SchoolMessenger Safe

Arrival Attendance Program

Elementary parents are reminded to sign up for a Safe

Arrival account in order to report a childs absence in

a quick and easy manner

Set up your account by going to

goschoolmessengerca and use the same email

address the school has on file for you You can also

download the blue School Messenger App to your

smartphone

If parents prefer not to set up an account the toll-free

number is available for all families 1-855-209-6155

A few things to note with our new system

parents are encouraged to add the 1-855-209-

6155 number to their Contacts (under PDSB or

School Name) so the number can easily be

identified when it calls

this new system will call once per child therefore

if you have three children absent at one time you

will receive three different phone calls

parents who set up an account can choose their

preferences as to which numbers will be called

parents can report Late Arrivals by choosing the

Report an Absence option first then choosing Late

Arrival in the sub-menu

As always parents are encouraged to report absences

in advance to the Safe Arrival system

Summer activities that boost learning

Kindergarten to grade 4

Sorting and stacking ndash Teach classification skills with dinnerware Ask your child to match and stack dishes of similar sizes and shapes Also have your child sort flatware ndash forks with forks spoons with spoons This is like recognizing the shapes of letters and numbers

Comic strip writing ndash Use comic strips to help with writing Cut the segments of a comic strip apart and ask your child to arrange them in order Then ask your child to fill in the words of the characters (orally or in writing)

Float and sink ndash Encourage hypothesizing (guessing) Use several objects ndash soap a dry sock a bottle of shampoo a wet sponge an empty bottle Ask your child which objects will float when dropped into water in a sink or bathtub Then drop the objects in the water one by one to see what happens

Grades 5 to 8

Follow the news ndash As a family choose an important news event to follow for a day or two Ask each person to find as much information on the topic as possible ndash read newspapers look at online news webpages listen to the radio and watch TV news Then talk about what everyone learned

Pro and con what do you think ndash Make a family game of discussing a special issue For example Teenagers should be allowed to vote or There should never be any homework Ask your children to think of all the reasons they can to support their views Then ask them to think of reasons opposing their views Which views are most convincing For variety assign family members to teams and have them prepare their arguments pro and con

Stretch run walk ndash Ask your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day For example run or walk briskly for 10 minutes Walk when possible instead of driving for any distance less than a mile Have your child make a week-long exercise plan Try to think of a modest reward for sticking to the plan and exercise with your child

Let your voice be heard ndash Promote good citizenship Help your child write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about an issue affecting children ndash for example suggest that a bike path be built near the school or that a city event be planned for youngsters Children are citizens and their ideas are worth hearing

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Summer Well-being

Summer break is around the corner The psychological and physiological benefits of summer are hard to beat

However while summer allows for a break from the routine and structure of the school year for some children

and youth it can be stressful to be away from school So while the stressors change when the last school bell

signals summer they dont disappear

Here at a few tips for summer well-being to keep everyone safe and having fun in the sun

Get outside With longer and warmer days try to spend more time outdoors which increases our vitamin D intake

and allows us more time to exercise and connect with nature A minimum of 60 minutes of daily physical activity is

recommended for all children and youth Healthy body = healthy mind

Always stay hydrated Replace sugary sports drinks amp sodas with water add slices of fresh fruit like strawberries

lemons limes or watermelons to your water for a delicious flavor Staying hydrat-

ed prevents heat related illness symptoms are headache cold sweats exhaustion

nausea andor vomiting and diarrhea

Get plenty of rest During the hot summer heat making sure you get plenty of

rest is important to prevent heat exhaustion While playing outside take frequent

shaded breaks and use sunscreen Getting 8-10 hours of sleep every night is important for recuperation and growth

Wear safety gear Whether you are riding your bike or swimming in a pool always wear the recommended safety

gear Being safe reduces stress for everyone A good rule is that if you are not doing an activity safely you will not be

allowed to do it

Be safe on-line Some students will stay in-touch over the summer primarily on-line Remember that some people

will use electronic media to embarrass harass or threaten their peers When there is cyberbullying occurring

remember to save it report it and block it If the incident is criminal call Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS

(8477)

Constant communication for the win Using open ended questions with children and youth can help identify fears

anxieties and concerns Ask questions like ldquoHow are you feeling about going to summer camprdquo In addition

communicating expectations about what is going to occur during the summer will help to ease transitions Saying ldquoI

am inviting relatives to stay with us in Julyrdquo or saying ldquoYou will need to be in bed by 9 pm on weekdays this summerrdquo

allows children and youth time to adjust to what will occur

Over summer break remember that HELP is always available

Peel Childrenrsquos Centre maintains a Crisis Response Service (247365) if your child is experiencing a serious mental

health problem at 416-410-8615

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Page 9 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

3 4

School Council

meeting amp

presentation

6pm

5 Girls Beach

Volleyball

tournament

Thomas St

6 7 8 Grade 8 Boys

Beach Volleyball

tournament

David Leeder

Wonderland Music

Festival (Choir amp

Snr Band)

9

10 11

Report Card

Writing Day

(no school for

students)

12

Recognition

assembly

(Inclusion

Cooperation)

12 pm

13

14

15

Grade 6 trip to

EZone

Youth Summit

Workshops

(Grade 8)

16

17

18 Track amp Field

Meet

Mini Olympics

Dolphinrsquos Got

Talent (PM)

19 20 21 22 23

24 25 Grade 8 trip to

Wonderland

26 Grade 67

Awards

assembly (AM)

Grad

Rehearsal

27 Grade 8

Graduation

Grade 7 trip to

Cineplex

Classic Bowl

28 Grade 67

dance

Last day of

school for

students

29 PA Day

(no school for

students)

30

Day 2

Day 1 Day 5 Day 2

Day 3 Day 1 Day 5

Day 4

Day 4

Day 4

Day 3

Day 4

Day 1 Day 2

Day 1

Quebec City Tour Trip

Camp Couchiching Trip

Day 2

Day 3

Day 5

Day 5

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 4: Dolphin Senior Public School - Peel District School Board · 2018. 6. 8. · Thank you to everyone who supported the book fair. Money raised for Dolphin will go towards the purchase

Page 4 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

WONDERLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Choir and Senior Band will be performing in the

Wonderland Festival of Music on Friday June 8th

Students should arrive to school for 745am with

approximately $20-$30 to purchase food and

drinks Students should wear their blue Dolphin

Music shirts for the full day and can wear dark

coloured pants or shorts that follow Dolphins dress

code Students should dress appropriately for the

weather and are encouraged to bring a hat and

sunscreen Our performances begin at 10am and

once the Band and Choir perform students are

allowed to explore the park in groups It is

expected that they are never alone Students can

bring their devices but are reminded that they

should not post pictures to social media of our

field trip Buses will arrive back to Dolphin

at approximately 6pm depending on Friday

afternoon traffic

TALENT SHOW

Dolphins annual talent show this year named

Dolphins Got Talent will take place in the

afternoon on Monday June 18th Students have

been auditioning for the past week and the show is

going to be FANTASTIC Parents are invited to

attend The show starts after lunch at

1230pm Students may also submit videos of

talents not normally shared on stage including but

not limited to time-lapsed drawing swimming

various sports etc These videos are due by Friday

June 8th to Ms Cull or Ms Burnett

ATHLETIC EVENTS

Cross Country Meet

Several students were invited to participate in the

Cross Country Meet held at Erindale Park on May

18 Despite the hot weather conditions our

students put forth a great effort and made us

proud

Congratulations to all the students who

represented Dolphin at this event Special mention

goes to Madeline LB (78E) who came in 3rd out of

a field of 95 runners with a time of 12m38sec and

Connor S (802) who managed a lightning-fast time

of 12m01sec to place 16th out of a field of 142

runners Also Jeremy Chamberlain finished 18th

out of 126 runners with a time of 12min28sec

Thank you to Mr Foote who supported the

students in their preparation and participation in

this event

FitClub Event

Congratulations to all 100 of our girls who

participated in the FitSpirit 5km and 10km run at

Downsview Park on May 8th The dedication and

enthusiasm that all of our students put into training

for this big day was an inspiration to our school

Page 5 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

GAUSS MATH COMPETITION

This year several of our students took part in the

Gauss Math Competition The internationally

recognized math competition is developed by the

University of Waterloo to inspire the next

generation of students to develop an interest in

and love for mathematics and computer science

Congratulations to all

students who took part

in the Math Contest

Special congratulations

to Ryan M in 80E for

getting a perfect score of

150150 and to Evan Z

in 70E for the highest

mark of 144150 in his

grade level Amazing job Mr Carl Gauss himself

would have been proud of you

NEWS FROM 180 FUSE

What a year wersquove had at 180Fuse We had over

200 students attend our Fuse events between

October-May Over the course of the year we

enjoyed cotton candy played Messy Games set

new records and had an epic Year End Bash Wersquod

like to take this opportunity to thank the

administration and staff of Dolphin who have

partnered with Global 180 and our 180Fuse

events We have already begun planning for next

year and our kickoff date for the 2018-2019 school

year is tentatively scheduled for Saturday October

13th Please check our website wwwglobal180com

in August for a complete list of dates for the

upcoming school year We look forward to seeing

you all next year

Dolphinrsquos Grade 8 GRADUATION

Please join us on Wednesday

June 27th 2018 at 915 am to

celebrate your childrsquos graduation

from Dolphin Sr PS

See you there

Page 6 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

NEWS FROM ART DEPARTMENT

VISUAL VOICES ART EXHIBITION AT THE LIVING ARTS CENTRE

Congratulations to Louise amp Angela (80E) Rich

(804) and Kaitlyn (80E) for their outstanding art

being displayed at Living Arts Centre for the Visual

Voices Art Exhibition The artwork can be found in

the Second Floor Art Gallery and will be on display

from May 29-June 21 Please take this opportunity

to see our studentsrsquo work Admission is free

Page 7 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

On the road againmdashhow to keep your cyclist safe

Here are some tips you can review with your child

to ensure bike season gets off to a great start

The right fit

children should be able to straddle the bike

with both feet on the ground

a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard

the helmet should fitmdashif its too loose it could fall off if its too tight its uncomfortable

Get noticed

a young childs bike should be equipped with a

bell and reflector

older riders should have a light andor reflectors

Follow the rules

no riding on busy streets

no riding at night

stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries

driveway ride outmdashnot stopping and looking

both ways before entering the street

running the stop sign

turning without warning

cycling in the dark

following the leadermdashone child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the second cyclist doesnt

CONGRATS TO MEMBERS OF PORTFOLIO CLUB Louise Rich Angela

Artwork on display at the Missis-sauga Living Arts Centre from May 29-June 21 Second Floor Gallery

Admission is free Elementary SchoolMessenger Safe

Arrival Attendance Program

Elementary parents are reminded to sign up for a Safe

Arrival account in order to report a childs absence in

a quick and easy manner

Set up your account by going to

goschoolmessengerca and use the same email

address the school has on file for you You can also

download the blue School Messenger App to your

smartphone

If parents prefer not to set up an account the toll-free

number is available for all families 1-855-209-6155

A few things to note with our new system

parents are encouraged to add the 1-855-209-

6155 number to their Contacts (under PDSB or

School Name) so the number can easily be

identified when it calls

this new system will call once per child therefore

if you have three children absent at one time you

will receive three different phone calls

parents who set up an account can choose their

preferences as to which numbers will be called

parents can report Late Arrivals by choosing the

Report an Absence option first then choosing Late

Arrival in the sub-menu

As always parents are encouraged to report absences

in advance to the Safe Arrival system

Summer activities that boost learning

Kindergarten to grade 4

Sorting and stacking ndash Teach classification skills with dinnerware Ask your child to match and stack dishes of similar sizes and shapes Also have your child sort flatware ndash forks with forks spoons with spoons This is like recognizing the shapes of letters and numbers

Comic strip writing ndash Use comic strips to help with writing Cut the segments of a comic strip apart and ask your child to arrange them in order Then ask your child to fill in the words of the characters (orally or in writing)

Float and sink ndash Encourage hypothesizing (guessing) Use several objects ndash soap a dry sock a bottle of shampoo a wet sponge an empty bottle Ask your child which objects will float when dropped into water in a sink or bathtub Then drop the objects in the water one by one to see what happens

Grades 5 to 8

Follow the news ndash As a family choose an important news event to follow for a day or two Ask each person to find as much information on the topic as possible ndash read newspapers look at online news webpages listen to the radio and watch TV news Then talk about what everyone learned

Pro and con what do you think ndash Make a family game of discussing a special issue For example Teenagers should be allowed to vote or There should never be any homework Ask your children to think of all the reasons they can to support their views Then ask them to think of reasons opposing their views Which views are most convincing For variety assign family members to teams and have them prepare their arguments pro and con

Stretch run walk ndash Ask your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day For example run or walk briskly for 10 minutes Walk when possible instead of driving for any distance less than a mile Have your child make a week-long exercise plan Try to think of a modest reward for sticking to the plan and exercise with your child

Let your voice be heard ndash Promote good citizenship Help your child write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about an issue affecting children ndash for example suggest that a bike path be built near the school or that a city event be planned for youngsters Children are citizens and their ideas are worth hearing

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Summer Well-being

Summer break is around the corner The psychological and physiological benefits of summer are hard to beat

However while summer allows for a break from the routine and structure of the school year for some children

and youth it can be stressful to be away from school So while the stressors change when the last school bell

signals summer they dont disappear

Here at a few tips for summer well-being to keep everyone safe and having fun in the sun

Get outside With longer and warmer days try to spend more time outdoors which increases our vitamin D intake

and allows us more time to exercise and connect with nature A minimum of 60 minutes of daily physical activity is

recommended for all children and youth Healthy body = healthy mind

Always stay hydrated Replace sugary sports drinks amp sodas with water add slices of fresh fruit like strawberries

lemons limes or watermelons to your water for a delicious flavor Staying hydrat-

ed prevents heat related illness symptoms are headache cold sweats exhaustion

nausea andor vomiting and diarrhea

Get plenty of rest During the hot summer heat making sure you get plenty of

rest is important to prevent heat exhaustion While playing outside take frequent

shaded breaks and use sunscreen Getting 8-10 hours of sleep every night is important for recuperation and growth

Wear safety gear Whether you are riding your bike or swimming in a pool always wear the recommended safety

gear Being safe reduces stress for everyone A good rule is that if you are not doing an activity safely you will not be

allowed to do it

Be safe on-line Some students will stay in-touch over the summer primarily on-line Remember that some people

will use electronic media to embarrass harass or threaten their peers When there is cyberbullying occurring

remember to save it report it and block it If the incident is criminal call Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS

(8477)

Constant communication for the win Using open ended questions with children and youth can help identify fears

anxieties and concerns Ask questions like ldquoHow are you feeling about going to summer camprdquo In addition

communicating expectations about what is going to occur during the summer will help to ease transitions Saying ldquoI

am inviting relatives to stay with us in Julyrdquo or saying ldquoYou will need to be in bed by 9 pm on weekdays this summerrdquo

allows children and youth time to adjust to what will occur

Over summer break remember that HELP is always available

Peel Childrenrsquos Centre maintains a Crisis Response Service (247365) if your child is experiencing a serious mental

health problem at 416-410-8615

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Page 9 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

3 4

School Council

meeting amp

presentation

6pm

5 Girls Beach

Volleyball

tournament

Thomas St

6 7 8 Grade 8 Boys

Beach Volleyball

tournament

David Leeder

Wonderland Music

Festival (Choir amp

Snr Band)

9

10 11

Report Card

Writing Day

(no school for

students)

12

Recognition

assembly

(Inclusion

Cooperation)

12 pm

13

14

15

Grade 6 trip to

EZone

Youth Summit

Workshops

(Grade 8)

16

17

18 Track amp Field

Meet

Mini Olympics

Dolphinrsquos Got

Talent (PM)

19 20 21 22 23

24 25 Grade 8 trip to

Wonderland

26 Grade 67

Awards

assembly (AM)

Grad

Rehearsal

27 Grade 8

Graduation

Grade 7 trip to

Cineplex

Classic Bowl

28 Grade 67

dance

Last day of

school for

students

29 PA Day

(no school for

students)

30

Day 2

Day 1 Day 5 Day 2

Day 3 Day 1 Day 5

Day 4

Day 4

Day 4

Day 3

Day 4

Day 1 Day 2

Day 1

Quebec City Tour Trip

Camp Couchiching Trip

Day 2

Day 3

Day 5

Day 5

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 5: Dolphin Senior Public School - Peel District School Board · 2018. 6. 8. · Thank you to everyone who supported the book fair. Money raised for Dolphin will go towards the purchase

Page 5 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

GAUSS MATH COMPETITION

This year several of our students took part in the

Gauss Math Competition The internationally

recognized math competition is developed by the

University of Waterloo to inspire the next

generation of students to develop an interest in

and love for mathematics and computer science

Congratulations to all

students who took part

in the Math Contest

Special congratulations

to Ryan M in 80E for

getting a perfect score of

150150 and to Evan Z

in 70E for the highest

mark of 144150 in his

grade level Amazing job Mr Carl Gauss himself

would have been proud of you

NEWS FROM 180 FUSE

What a year wersquove had at 180Fuse We had over

200 students attend our Fuse events between

October-May Over the course of the year we

enjoyed cotton candy played Messy Games set

new records and had an epic Year End Bash Wersquod

like to take this opportunity to thank the

administration and staff of Dolphin who have

partnered with Global 180 and our 180Fuse

events We have already begun planning for next

year and our kickoff date for the 2018-2019 school

year is tentatively scheduled for Saturday October

13th Please check our website wwwglobal180com

in August for a complete list of dates for the

upcoming school year We look forward to seeing

you all next year

Dolphinrsquos Grade 8 GRADUATION

Please join us on Wednesday

June 27th 2018 at 915 am to

celebrate your childrsquos graduation

from Dolphin Sr PS

See you there

Page 6 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

NEWS FROM ART DEPARTMENT

VISUAL VOICES ART EXHIBITION AT THE LIVING ARTS CENTRE

Congratulations to Louise amp Angela (80E) Rich

(804) and Kaitlyn (80E) for their outstanding art

being displayed at Living Arts Centre for the Visual

Voices Art Exhibition The artwork can be found in

the Second Floor Art Gallery and will be on display

from May 29-June 21 Please take this opportunity

to see our studentsrsquo work Admission is free

Page 7 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

On the road againmdashhow to keep your cyclist safe

Here are some tips you can review with your child

to ensure bike season gets off to a great start

The right fit

children should be able to straddle the bike

with both feet on the ground

a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard

the helmet should fitmdashif its too loose it could fall off if its too tight its uncomfortable

Get noticed

a young childs bike should be equipped with a

bell and reflector

older riders should have a light andor reflectors

Follow the rules

no riding on busy streets

no riding at night

stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries

driveway ride outmdashnot stopping and looking

both ways before entering the street

running the stop sign

turning without warning

cycling in the dark

following the leadermdashone child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the second cyclist doesnt

CONGRATS TO MEMBERS OF PORTFOLIO CLUB Louise Rich Angela

Artwork on display at the Missis-sauga Living Arts Centre from May 29-June 21 Second Floor Gallery

Admission is free Elementary SchoolMessenger Safe

Arrival Attendance Program

Elementary parents are reminded to sign up for a Safe

Arrival account in order to report a childs absence in

a quick and easy manner

Set up your account by going to

goschoolmessengerca and use the same email

address the school has on file for you You can also

download the blue School Messenger App to your

smartphone

If parents prefer not to set up an account the toll-free

number is available for all families 1-855-209-6155

A few things to note with our new system

parents are encouraged to add the 1-855-209-

6155 number to their Contacts (under PDSB or

School Name) so the number can easily be

identified when it calls

this new system will call once per child therefore

if you have three children absent at one time you

will receive three different phone calls

parents who set up an account can choose their

preferences as to which numbers will be called

parents can report Late Arrivals by choosing the

Report an Absence option first then choosing Late

Arrival in the sub-menu

As always parents are encouraged to report absences

in advance to the Safe Arrival system

Summer activities that boost learning

Kindergarten to grade 4

Sorting and stacking ndash Teach classification skills with dinnerware Ask your child to match and stack dishes of similar sizes and shapes Also have your child sort flatware ndash forks with forks spoons with spoons This is like recognizing the shapes of letters and numbers

Comic strip writing ndash Use comic strips to help with writing Cut the segments of a comic strip apart and ask your child to arrange them in order Then ask your child to fill in the words of the characters (orally or in writing)

Float and sink ndash Encourage hypothesizing (guessing) Use several objects ndash soap a dry sock a bottle of shampoo a wet sponge an empty bottle Ask your child which objects will float when dropped into water in a sink or bathtub Then drop the objects in the water one by one to see what happens

Grades 5 to 8

Follow the news ndash As a family choose an important news event to follow for a day or two Ask each person to find as much information on the topic as possible ndash read newspapers look at online news webpages listen to the radio and watch TV news Then talk about what everyone learned

Pro and con what do you think ndash Make a family game of discussing a special issue For example Teenagers should be allowed to vote or There should never be any homework Ask your children to think of all the reasons they can to support their views Then ask them to think of reasons opposing their views Which views are most convincing For variety assign family members to teams and have them prepare their arguments pro and con

Stretch run walk ndash Ask your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day For example run or walk briskly for 10 minutes Walk when possible instead of driving for any distance less than a mile Have your child make a week-long exercise plan Try to think of a modest reward for sticking to the plan and exercise with your child

Let your voice be heard ndash Promote good citizenship Help your child write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about an issue affecting children ndash for example suggest that a bike path be built near the school or that a city event be planned for youngsters Children are citizens and their ideas are worth hearing

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Summer Well-being

Summer break is around the corner The psychological and physiological benefits of summer are hard to beat

However while summer allows for a break from the routine and structure of the school year for some children

and youth it can be stressful to be away from school So while the stressors change when the last school bell

signals summer they dont disappear

Here at a few tips for summer well-being to keep everyone safe and having fun in the sun

Get outside With longer and warmer days try to spend more time outdoors which increases our vitamin D intake

and allows us more time to exercise and connect with nature A minimum of 60 minutes of daily physical activity is

recommended for all children and youth Healthy body = healthy mind

Always stay hydrated Replace sugary sports drinks amp sodas with water add slices of fresh fruit like strawberries

lemons limes or watermelons to your water for a delicious flavor Staying hydrat-

ed prevents heat related illness symptoms are headache cold sweats exhaustion

nausea andor vomiting and diarrhea

Get plenty of rest During the hot summer heat making sure you get plenty of

rest is important to prevent heat exhaustion While playing outside take frequent

shaded breaks and use sunscreen Getting 8-10 hours of sleep every night is important for recuperation and growth

Wear safety gear Whether you are riding your bike or swimming in a pool always wear the recommended safety

gear Being safe reduces stress for everyone A good rule is that if you are not doing an activity safely you will not be

allowed to do it

Be safe on-line Some students will stay in-touch over the summer primarily on-line Remember that some people

will use electronic media to embarrass harass or threaten their peers When there is cyberbullying occurring

remember to save it report it and block it If the incident is criminal call Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS

(8477)

Constant communication for the win Using open ended questions with children and youth can help identify fears

anxieties and concerns Ask questions like ldquoHow are you feeling about going to summer camprdquo In addition

communicating expectations about what is going to occur during the summer will help to ease transitions Saying ldquoI

am inviting relatives to stay with us in Julyrdquo or saying ldquoYou will need to be in bed by 9 pm on weekdays this summerrdquo

allows children and youth time to adjust to what will occur

Over summer break remember that HELP is always available

Peel Childrenrsquos Centre maintains a Crisis Response Service (247365) if your child is experiencing a serious mental

health problem at 416-410-8615

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Page 9 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

3 4

School Council

meeting amp

presentation

6pm

5 Girls Beach

Volleyball

tournament

Thomas St

6 7 8 Grade 8 Boys

Beach Volleyball

tournament

David Leeder

Wonderland Music

Festival (Choir amp

Snr Band)

9

10 11

Report Card

Writing Day

(no school for

students)

12

Recognition

assembly

(Inclusion

Cooperation)

12 pm

13

14

15

Grade 6 trip to

EZone

Youth Summit

Workshops

(Grade 8)

16

17

18 Track amp Field

Meet

Mini Olympics

Dolphinrsquos Got

Talent (PM)

19 20 21 22 23

24 25 Grade 8 trip to

Wonderland

26 Grade 67

Awards

assembly (AM)

Grad

Rehearsal

27 Grade 8

Graduation

Grade 7 trip to

Cineplex

Classic Bowl

28 Grade 67

dance

Last day of

school for

students

29 PA Day

(no school for

students)

30

Day 2

Day 1 Day 5 Day 2

Day 3 Day 1 Day 5

Day 4

Day 4

Day 4

Day 3

Day 4

Day 1 Day 2

Day 1

Quebec City Tour Trip

Camp Couchiching Trip

Day 2

Day 3

Day 5

Day 5

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 6: Dolphin Senior Public School - Peel District School Board · 2018. 6. 8. · Thank you to everyone who supported the book fair. Money raised for Dolphin will go towards the purchase

Page 6 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

NEWS FROM ART DEPARTMENT

VISUAL VOICES ART EXHIBITION AT THE LIVING ARTS CENTRE

Congratulations to Louise amp Angela (80E) Rich

(804) and Kaitlyn (80E) for their outstanding art

being displayed at Living Arts Centre for the Visual

Voices Art Exhibition The artwork can be found in

the Second Floor Art Gallery and will be on display

from May 29-June 21 Please take this opportunity

to see our studentsrsquo work Admission is free

Page 7 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

On the road againmdashhow to keep your cyclist safe

Here are some tips you can review with your child

to ensure bike season gets off to a great start

The right fit

children should be able to straddle the bike

with both feet on the ground

a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard

the helmet should fitmdashif its too loose it could fall off if its too tight its uncomfortable

Get noticed

a young childs bike should be equipped with a

bell and reflector

older riders should have a light andor reflectors

Follow the rules

no riding on busy streets

no riding at night

stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries

driveway ride outmdashnot stopping and looking

both ways before entering the street

running the stop sign

turning without warning

cycling in the dark

following the leadermdashone child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the second cyclist doesnt

CONGRATS TO MEMBERS OF PORTFOLIO CLUB Louise Rich Angela

Artwork on display at the Missis-sauga Living Arts Centre from May 29-June 21 Second Floor Gallery

Admission is free Elementary SchoolMessenger Safe

Arrival Attendance Program

Elementary parents are reminded to sign up for a Safe

Arrival account in order to report a childs absence in

a quick and easy manner

Set up your account by going to

goschoolmessengerca and use the same email

address the school has on file for you You can also

download the blue School Messenger App to your

smartphone

If parents prefer not to set up an account the toll-free

number is available for all families 1-855-209-6155

A few things to note with our new system

parents are encouraged to add the 1-855-209-

6155 number to their Contacts (under PDSB or

School Name) so the number can easily be

identified when it calls

this new system will call once per child therefore

if you have three children absent at one time you

will receive three different phone calls

parents who set up an account can choose their

preferences as to which numbers will be called

parents can report Late Arrivals by choosing the

Report an Absence option first then choosing Late

Arrival in the sub-menu

As always parents are encouraged to report absences

in advance to the Safe Arrival system

Summer activities that boost learning

Kindergarten to grade 4

Sorting and stacking ndash Teach classification skills with dinnerware Ask your child to match and stack dishes of similar sizes and shapes Also have your child sort flatware ndash forks with forks spoons with spoons This is like recognizing the shapes of letters and numbers

Comic strip writing ndash Use comic strips to help with writing Cut the segments of a comic strip apart and ask your child to arrange them in order Then ask your child to fill in the words of the characters (orally or in writing)

Float and sink ndash Encourage hypothesizing (guessing) Use several objects ndash soap a dry sock a bottle of shampoo a wet sponge an empty bottle Ask your child which objects will float when dropped into water in a sink or bathtub Then drop the objects in the water one by one to see what happens

Grades 5 to 8

Follow the news ndash As a family choose an important news event to follow for a day or two Ask each person to find as much information on the topic as possible ndash read newspapers look at online news webpages listen to the radio and watch TV news Then talk about what everyone learned

Pro and con what do you think ndash Make a family game of discussing a special issue For example Teenagers should be allowed to vote or There should never be any homework Ask your children to think of all the reasons they can to support their views Then ask them to think of reasons opposing their views Which views are most convincing For variety assign family members to teams and have them prepare their arguments pro and con

Stretch run walk ndash Ask your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day For example run or walk briskly for 10 minutes Walk when possible instead of driving for any distance less than a mile Have your child make a week-long exercise plan Try to think of a modest reward for sticking to the plan and exercise with your child

Let your voice be heard ndash Promote good citizenship Help your child write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about an issue affecting children ndash for example suggest that a bike path be built near the school or that a city event be planned for youngsters Children are citizens and their ideas are worth hearing

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Summer Well-being

Summer break is around the corner The psychological and physiological benefits of summer are hard to beat

However while summer allows for a break from the routine and structure of the school year for some children

and youth it can be stressful to be away from school So while the stressors change when the last school bell

signals summer they dont disappear

Here at a few tips for summer well-being to keep everyone safe and having fun in the sun

Get outside With longer and warmer days try to spend more time outdoors which increases our vitamin D intake

and allows us more time to exercise and connect with nature A minimum of 60 minutes of daily physical activity is

recommended for all children and youth Healthy body = healthy mind

Always stay hydrated Replace sugary sports drinks amp sodas with water add slices of fresh fruit like strawberries

lemons limes or watermelons to your water for a delicious flavor Staying hydrat-

ed prevents heat related illness symptoms are headache cold sweats exhaustion

nausea andor vomiting and diarrhea

Get plenty of rest During the hot summer heat making sure you get plenty of

rest is important to prevent heat exhaustion While playing outside take frequent

shaded breaks and use sunscreen Getting 8-10 hours of sleep every night is important for recuperation and growth

Wear safety gear Whether you are riding your bike or swimming in a pool always wear the recommended safety

gear Being safe reduces stress for everyone A good rule is that if you are not doing an activity safely you will not be

allowed to do it

Be safe on-line Some students will stay in-touch over the summer primarily on-line Remember that some people

will use electronic media to embarrass harass or threaten their peers When there is cyberbullying occurring

remember to save it report it and block it If the incident is criminal call Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS

(8477)

Constant communication for the win Using open ended questions with children and youth can help identify fears

anxieties and concerns Ask questions like ldquoHow are you feeling about going to summer camprdquo In addition

communicating expectations about what is going to occur during the summer will help to ease transitions Saying ldquoI

am inviting relatives to stay with us in Julyrdquo or saying ldquoYou will need to be in bed by 9 pm on weekdays this summerrdquo

allows children and youth time to adjust to what will occur

Over summer break remember that HELP is always available

Peel Childrenrsquos Centre maintains a Crisis Response Service (247365) if your child is experiencing a serious mental

health problem at 416-410-8615

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Page 9 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

3 4

School Council

meeting amp

presentation

6pm

5 Girls Beach

Volleyball

tournament

Thomas St

6 7 8 Grade 8 Boys

Beach Volleyball

tournament

David Leeder

Wonderland Music

Festival (Choir amp

Snr Band)

9

10 11

Report Card

Writing Day

(no school for

students)

12

Recognition

assembly

(Inclusion

Cooperation)

12 pm

13

14

15

Grade 6 trip to

EZone

Youth Summit

Workshops

(Grade 8)

16

17

18 Track amp Field

Meet

Mini Olympics

Dolphinrsquos Got

Talent (PM)

19 20 21 22 23

24 25 Grade 8 trip to

Wonderland

26 Grade 67

Awards

assembly (AM)

Grad

Rehearsal

27 Grade 8

Graduation

Grade 7 trip to

Cineplex

Classic Bowl

28 Grade 67

dance

Last day of

school for

students

29 PA Day

(no school for

students)

30

Day 2

Day 1 Day 5 Day 2

Day 3 Day 1 Day 5

Day 4

Day 4

Day 4

Day 3

Day 4

Day 1 Day 2

Day 1

Quebec City Tour Trip

Camp Couchiching Trip

Day 2

Day 3

Day 5

Day 5

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 7: Dolphin Senior Public School - Peel District School Board · 2018. 6. 8. · Thank you to everyone who supported the book fair. Money raised for Dolphin will go towards the purchase

Page 7 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Newsletter

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

On the road againmdashhow to keep your cyclist safe

Here are some tips you can review with your child

to ensure bike season gets off to a great start

The right fit

children should be able to straddle the bike

with both feet on the ground

a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard

the helmet should fitmdashif its too loose it could fall off if its too tight its uncomfortable

Get noticed

a young childs bike should be equipped with a

bell and reflector

older riders should have a light andor reflectors

Follow the rules

no riding on busy streets

no riding at night

stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries

driveway ride outmdashnot stopping and looking

both ways before entering the street

running the stop sign

turning without warning

cycling in the dark

following the leadermdashone child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the second cyclist doesnt

CONGRATS TO MEMBERS OF PORTFOLIO CLUB Louise Rich Angela

Artwork on display at the Missis-sauga Living Arts Centre from May 29-June 21 Second Floor Gallery

Admission is free Elementary SchoolMessenger Safe

Arrival Attendance Program

Elementary parents are reminded to sign up for a Safe

Arrival account in order to report a childs absence in

a quick and easy manner

Set up your account by going to

goschoolmessengerca and use the same email

address the school has on file for you You can also

download the blue School Messenger App to your

smartphone

If parents prefer not to set up an account the toll-free

number is available for all families 1-855-209-6155

A few things to note with our new system

parents are encouraged to add the 1-855-209-

6155 number to their Contacts (under PDSB or

School Name) so the number can easily be

identified when it calls

this new system will call once per child therefore

if you have three children absent at one time you

will receive three different phone calls

parents who set up an account can choose their

preferences as to which numbers will be called

parents can report Late Arrivals by choosing the

Report an Absence option first then choosing Late

Arrival in the sub-menu

As always parents are encouraged to report absences

in advance to the Safe Arrival system

Summer activities that boost learning

Kindergarten to grade 4

Sorting and stacking ndash Teach classification skills with dinnerware Ask your child to match and stack dishes of similar sizes and shapes Also have your child sort flatware ndash forks with forks spoons with spoons This is like recognizing the shapes of letters and numbers

Comic strip writing ndash Use comic strips to help with writing Cut the segments of a comic strip apart and ask your child to arrange them in order Then ask your child to fill in the words of the characters (orally or in writing)

Float and sink ndash Encourage hypothesizing (guessing) Use several objects ndash soap a dry sock a bottle of shampoo a wet sponge an empty bottle Ask your child which objects will float when dropped into water in a sink or bathtub Then drop the objects in the water one by one to see what happens

Grades 5 to 8

Follow the news ndash As a family choose an important news event to follow for a day or two Ask each person to find as much information on the topic as possible ndash read newspapers look at online news webpages listen to the radio and watch TV news Then talk about what everyone learned

Pro and con what do you think ndash Make a family game of discussing a special issue For example Teenagers should be allowed to vote or There should never be any homework Ask your children to think of all the reasons they can to support their views Then ask them to think of reasons opposing their views Which views are most convincing For variety assign family members to teams and have them prepare their arguments pro and con

Stretch run walk ndash Ask your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day For example run or walk briskly for 10 minutes Walk when possible instead of driving for any distance less than a mile Have your child make a week-long exercise plan Try to think of a modest reward for sticking to the plan and exercise with your child

Let your voice be heard ndash Promote good citizenship Help your child write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about an issue affecting children ndash for example suggest that a bike path be built near the school or that a city event be planned for youngsters Children are citizens and their ideas are worth hearing

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Summer Well-being

Summer break is around the corner The psychological and physiological benefits of summer are hard to beat

However while summer allows for a break from the routine and structure of the school year for some children

and youth it can be stressful to be away from school So while the stressors change when the last school bell

signals summer they dont disappear

Here at a few tips for summer well-being to keep everyone safe and having fun in the sun

Get outside With longer and warmer days try to spend more time outdoors which increases our vitamin D intake

and allows us more time to exercise and connect with nature A minimum of 60 minutes of daily physical activity is

recommended for all children and youth Healthy body = healthy mind

Always stay hydrated Replace sugary sports drinks amp sodas with water add slices of fresh fruit like strawberries

lemons limes or watermelons to your water for a delicious flavor Staying hydrat-

ed prevents heat related illness symptoms are headache cold sweats exhaustion

nausea andor vomiting and diarrhea

Get plenty of rest During the hot summer heat making sure you get plenty of

rest is important to prevent heat exhaustion While playing outside take frequent

shaded breaks and use sunscreen Getting 8-10 hours of sleep every night is important for recuperation and growth

Wear safety gear Whether you are riding your bike or swimming in a pool always wear the recommended safety

gear Being safe reduces stress for everyone A good rule is that if you are not doing an activity safely you will not be

allowed to do it

Be safe on-line Some students will stay in-touch over the summer primarily on-line Remember that some people

will use electronic media to embarrass harass or threaten their peers When there is cyberbullying occurring

remember to save it report it and block it If the incident is criminal call Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS

(8477)

Constant communication for the win Using open ended questions with children and youth can help identify fears

anxieties and concerns Ask questions like ldquoHow are you feeling about going to summer camprdquo In addition

communicating expectations about what is going to occur during the summer will help to ease transitions Saying ldquoI

am inviting relatives to stay with us in Julyrdquo or saying ldquoYou will need to be in bed by 9 pm on weekdays this summerrdquo

allows children and youth time to adjust to what will occur

Over summer break remember that HELP is always available

Peel Childrenrsquos Centre maintains a Crisis Response Service (247365) if your child is experiencing a serious mental

health problem at 416-410-8615

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Page 9 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

3 4

School Council

meeting amp

presentation

6pm

5 Girls Beach

Volleyball

tournament

Thomas St

6 7 8 Grade 8 Boys

Beach Volleyball

tournament

David Leeder

Wonderland Music

Festival (Choir amp

Snr Band)

9

10 11

Report Card

Writing Day

(no school for

students)

12

Recognition

assembly

(Inclusion

Cooperation)

12 pm

13

14

15

Grade 6 trip to

EZone

Youth Summit

Workshops

(Grade 8)

16

17

18 Track amp Field

Meet

Mini Olympics

Dolphinrsquos Got

Talent (PM)

19 20 21 22 23

24 25 Grade 8 trip to

Wonderland

26 Grade 67

Awards

assembly (AM)

Grad

Rehearsal

27 Grade 8

Graduation

Grade 7 trip to

Cineplex

Classic Bowl

28 Grade 67

dance

Last day of

school for

students

29 PA Day

(no school for

students)

30

Day 2

Day 1 Day 5 Day 2

Day 3 Day 1 Day 5

Day 4

Day 4

Day 4

Day 3

Day 4

Day 1 Day 2

Day 1

Quebec City Tour Trip

Camp Couchiching Trip

Day 2

Day 3

Day 5

Day 5

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

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Summer activities that boost learning

Kindergarten to grade 4

Sorting and stacking ndash Teach classification skills with dinnerware Ask your child to match and stack dishes of similar sizes and shapes Also have your child sort flatware ndash forks with forks spoons with spoons This is like recognizing the shapes of letters and numbers

Comic strip writing ndash Use comic strips to help with writing Cut the segments of a comic strip apart and ask your child to arrange them in order Then ask your child to fill in the words of the characters (orally or in writing)

Float and sink ndash Encourage hypothesizing (guessing) Use several objects ndash soap a dry sock a bottle of shampoo a wet sponge an empty bottle Ask your child which objects will float when dropped into water in a sink or bathtub Then drop the objects in the water one by one to see what happens

Grades 5 to 8

Follow the news ndash As a family choose an important news event to follow for a day or two Ask each person to find as much information on the topic as possible ndash read newspapers look at online news webpages listen to the radio and watch TV news Then talk about what everyone learned

Pro and con what do you think ndash Make a family game of discussing a special issue For example Teenagers should be allowed to vote or There should never be any homework Ask your children to think of all the reasons they can to support their views Then ask them to think of reasons opposing their views Which views are most convincing For variety assign family members to teams and have them prepare their arguments pro and con

Stretch run walk ndash Ask your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day For example run or walk briskly for 10 minutes Walk when possible instead of driving for any distance less than a mile Have your child make a week-long exercise plan Try to think of a modest reward for sticking to the plan and exercise with your child

Let your voice be heard ndash Promote good citizenship Help your child write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about an issue affecting children ndash for example suggest that a bike path be built near the school or that a city event be planned for youngsters Children are citizens and their ideas are worth hearing

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Summer Well-being

Summer break is around the corner The psychological and physiological benefits of summer are hard to beat

However while summer allows for a break from the routine and structure of the school year for some children

and youth it can be stressful to be away from school So while the stressors change when the last school bell

signals summer they dont disappear

Here at a few tips for summer well-being to keep everyone safe and having fun in the sun

Get outside With longer and warmer days try to spend more time outdoors which increases our vitamin D intake

and allows us more time to exercise and connect with nature A minimum of 60 minutes of daily physical activity is

recommended for all children and youth Healthy body = healthy mind

Always stay hydrated Replace sugary sports drinks amp sodas with water add slices of fresh fruit like strawberries

lemons limes or watermelons to your water for a delicious flavor Staying hydrat-

ed prevents heat related illness symptoms are headache cold sweats exhaustion

nausea andor vomiting and diarrhea

Get plenty of rest During the hot summer heat making sure you get plenty of

rest is important to prevent heat exhaustion While playing outside take frequent

shaded breaks and use sunscreen Getting 8-10 hours of sleep every night is important for recuperation and growth

Wear safety gear Whether you are riding your bike or swimming in a pool always wear the recommended safety

gear Being safe reduces stress for everyone A good rule is that if you are not doing an activity safely you will not be

allowed to do it

Be safe on-line Some students will stay in-touch over the summer primarily on-line Remember that some people

will use electronic media to embarrass harass or threaten their peers When there is cyberbullying occurring

remember to save it report it and block it If the incident is criminal call Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS

(8477)

Constant communication for the win Using open ended questions with children and youth can help identify fears

anxieties and concerns Ask questions like ldquoHow are you feeling about going to summer camprdquo In addition

communicating expectations about what is going to occur during the summer will help to ease transitions Saying ldquoI

am inviting relatives to stay with us in Julyrdquo or saying ldquoYou will need to be in bed by 9 pm on weekdays this summerrdquo

allows children and youth time to adjust to what will occur

Over summer break remember that HELP is always available

Peel Childrenrsquos Centre maintains a Crisis Response Service (247365) if your child is experiencing a serious mental

health problem at 416-410-8615

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Page 9 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

3 4

School Council

meeting amp

presentation

6pm

5 Girls Beach

Volleyball

tournament

Thomas St

6 7 8 Grade 8 Boys

Beach Volleyball

tournament

David Leeder

Wonderland Music

Festival (Choir amp

Snr Band)

9

10 11

Report Card

Writing Day

(no school for

students)

12

Recognition

assembly

(Inclusion

Cooperation)

12 pm

13

14

15

Grade 6 trip to

EZone

Youth Summit

Workshops

(Grade 8)

16

17

18 Track amp Field

Meet

Mini Olympics

Dolphinrsquos Got

Talent (PM)

19 20 21 22 23

24 25 Grade 8 trip to

Wonderland

26 Grade 67

Awards

assembly (AM)

Grad

Rehearsal

27 Grade 8

Graduation

Grade 7 trip to

Cineplex

Classic Bowl

28 Grade 67

dance

Last day of

school for

students

29 PA Day

(no school for

students)

30

Day 2

Day 1 Day 5 Day 2

Day 3 Day 1 Day 5

Day 4

Day 4

Day 4

Day 3

Day 4

Day 1 Day 2

Day 1

Quebec City Tour Trip

Camp Couchiching Trip

Day 2

Day 3

Day 5

Day 5

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 9: Dolphin Senior Public School - Peel District School Board · 2018. 6. 8. · Thank you to everyone who supported the book fair. Money raised for Dolphin will go towards the purchase

Summer Well-being

Summer break is around the corner The psychological and physiological benefits of summer are hard to beat

However while summer allows for a break from the routine and structure of the school year for some children

and youth it can be stressful to be away from school So while the stressors change when the last school bell

signals summer they dont disappear

Here at a few tips for summer well-being to keep everyone safe and having fun in the sun

Get outside With longer and warmer days try to spend more time outdoors which increases our vitamin D intake

and allows us more time to exercise and connect with nature A minimum of 60 minutes of daily physical activity is

recommended for all children and youth Healthy body = healthy mind

Always stay hydrated Replace sugary sports drinks amp sodas with water add slices of fresh fruit like strawberries

lemons limes or watermelons to your water for a delicious flavor Staying hydrat-

ed prevents heat related illness symptoms are headache cold sweats exhaustion

nausea andor vomiting and diarrhea

Get plenty of rest During the hot summer heat making sure you get plenty of

rest is important to prevent heat exhaustion While playing outside take frequent

shaded breaks and use sunscreen Getting 8-10 hours of sleep every night is important for recuperation and growth

Wear safety gear Whether you are riding your bike or swimming in a pool always wear the recommended safety

gear Being safe reduces stress for everyone A good rule is that if you are not doing an activity safely you will not be

allowed to do it

Be safe on-line Some students will stay in-touch over the summer primarily on-line Remember that some people

will use electronic media to embarrass harass or threaten their peers When there is cyberbullying occurring

remember to save it report it and block it If the incident is criminal call Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS

(8477)

Constant communication for the win Using open ended questions with children and youth can help identify fears

anxieties and concerns Ask questions like ldquoHow are you feeling about going to summer camprdquo In addition

communicating expectations about what is going to occur during the summer will help to ease transitions Saying ldquoI

am inviting relatives to stay with us in Julyrdquo or saying ldquoYou will need to be in bed by 9 pm on weekdays this summerrdquo

allows children and youth time to adjust to what will occur

Over summer break remember that HELP is always available

Peel Childrenrsquos Centre maintains a Crisis Response Service (247365) if your child is experiencing a serious mental

health problem at 416-410-8615

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 8 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Page 9 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

3 4

School Council

meeting amp

presentation

6pm

5 Girls Beach

Volleyball

tournament

Thomas St

6 7 8 Grade 8 Boys

Beach Volleyball

tournament

David Leeder

Wonderland Music

Festival (Choir amp

Snr Band)

9

10 11

Report Card

Writing Day

(no school for

students)

12

Recognition

assembly

(Inclusion

Cooperation)

12 pm

13

14

15

Grade 6 trip to

EZone

Youth Summit

Workshops

(Grade 8)

16

17

18 Track amp Field

Meet

Mini Olympics

Dolphinrsquos Got

Talent (PM)

19 20 21 22 23

24 25 Grade 8 trip to

Wonderland

26 Grade 67

Awards

assembly (AM)

Grad

Rehearsal

27 Grade 8

Graduation

Grade 7 trip to

Cineplex

Classic Bowl

28 Grade 67

dance

Last day of

school for

students

29 PA Day

(no school for

students)

30

Day 2

Day 1 Day 5 Day 2

Day 3 Day 1 Day 5

Day 4

Day 4

Day 4

Day 3

Day 4

Day 1 Day 2

Day 1

Quebec City Tour Trip

Camp Couchiching Trip

Day 2

Day 3

Day 5

Day 5

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE

Page 10: Dolphin Senior Public School - Peel District School Board · 2018. 6. 8. · Thank you to everyone who supported the book fair. Money raised for Dolphin will go towards the purchase

Page 9 of 9 JUNE 2018 Dolphin Sr PS Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

3 4

School Council

meeting amp

presentation

6pm

5 Girls Beach

Volleyball

tournament

Thomas St

6 7 8 Grade 8 Boys

Beach Volleyball

tournament

David Leeder

Wonderland Music

Festival (Choir amp

Snr Band)

9

10 11

Report Card

Writing Day

(no school for

students)

12

Recognition

assembly

(Inclusion

Cooperation)

12 pm

13

14

15

Grade 6 trip to

EZone

Youth Summit

Workshops

(Grade 8)

16

17

18 Track amp Field

Meet

Mini Olympics

Dolphinrsquos Got

Talent (PM)

19 20 21 22 23

24 25 Grade 8 trip to

Wonderland

26 Grade 67

Awards

assembly (AM)

Grad

Rehearsal

27 Grade 8

Graduation

Grade 7 trip to

Cineplex

Classic Bowl

28 Grade 67

dance

Last day of

school for

students

29 PA Day

(no school for

students)

30

Day 2

Day 1 Day 5 Day 2

Day 3 Day 1 Day 5

Day 4

Day 4

Day 4

Day 3

Day 4

Day 1 Day 2

Day 1

Quebec City Tour Trip

Camp Couchiching Trip

Day 2

Day 3

Day 5

Day 5

COOPERATE hellip EDUCATE hellip CELEBRATE