Eastbourne Drive News February 2017

Principal: Stephanie Casey

Vice-Principal: Joan Levert

Superintendent: Nina Jaiswal (905) 451-2862 Ext. 4230

Trustee : Carrie Andrews (905) 890-1010 Ext. 2029

702 Balmoral Drive

Brampton, ON, L6T 1X3

Tel : (905) 792-2264

Fax : (905) 792-8486

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER

Dear Eastbourne Families,

Wow! Can you believe that February has already arrived? The school year is moving along very

quickly.

The month of January was a very busy month and a very cold one. Even though it’s beginning to warm

up a bit, it is still quite cold outside and we would like to remind you to ensure students come dressed

for outdoor play every day. This includes boots, hats, scarves, mitts, snow pants and jackets. We will

continue to monitor the weather conditions and bring children indoors under extreme weather

conditions. We strongly recommend your child has a change of clothes in his/her backpack.

In January our students were engaged in a variety of activities including skating over at the Recreation

Centre. As we move into the month of February, we join the rest of the country in the recognition and

celebration of Black History Month. Eastbourne has many events planned, please take a look inside

the newsletter for more information and ask your child about Black History learning in their classroom.

Also, all parents/guardians are invited to join us for the February School Council meeting on Feb. 22nd

at 6:00 pm. Your input is important to us.

In February we have a designated holiday to celebrate family, which this year will fall on Monday

February 20th. Enjoy your time together!

Stephanie & Joan

EASTBOURNE SCHOOL HOURS

Supervision on Grounds : 8:30 am

Entry into School: 8:45 am

AM Recess 10:15 am – 10:30 am

K Lunch 10:54 am – 11:54 am

Gr. 1 – 5 Lunch 11:54 am – 12:54 pm

PM Recess 2:18 pm – 2:33 pm

Dismissal: 3:15 pm

Thanks for getting your children to

school on time.

When dropping off lunches, be sure

to tell your child before they leave for

school that you will leave it on the

“Lunch Table” across from the office.

Please remember to add spoon or

fork as necessary.

Visit Eastbourne’s Website

http://schools.peelschools.org/1411

MEDICAL ALERT: EPIPENS

You can receive a FREE EpiPen waist pack by registering your EpiPen lot number online at:

http://www.epipen.ca/en, Select Epipen Resouces/ Epipen Waistpack

@eastbournepdsb

Offence Declaration required for returning volunteers

Parents play an important role in the development and education of their children and in

the success of the school community. At Eastbourne Drive, we welcome and encourage

the participation of parents and community members, and are grateful for the countless

hours our volunteers contribute throughout the school year.

To volunteer at our school, you must complete a short interview and a criminal record

check. A criminal record check is required for all school volunteers in Ontario. Even if you

want to accompany your child on a field trip, you need this record check.

Once you have completed the process, you are on file with the Peel District School

Board as being a school volunteer. All returning volunteers will receive an Offence

Declaration form that must be filled out and returned to the board office each year.

Completing the Offence Declaration will ensure that you can continue volunteering in the

next school year. Expect to receive the form in February.

What you need to know about head lice

What is head lice?

Head lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp where they lay their eggs. They have three stages: the

egg (nit), the nymph and the adult. Head lice do not spread diseases and cannot be spread between

animals or pets and humans, only through direct contact between people.

Head lice spread easily, especially where people are in close contact. They are very common among

school-aged children or children attending child care, where they spread through direct hair-to-hair

contact or directly by sharing things like hats, combs, hairbrushes or headphones.

One of the first signs of head lice is an itchy scalp. However, children can have head lice for several

weeks with no symptoms. If you think your child has head lice, check their hair for nits right away,

then again after one week and after two weeks.

What to do if your child has lice

Parents are advised to keep their child at home until they have been treated for lice. Students may

only return to school if they are “nit-free.” If your child has live lice, ensure that they avoid head-to-

head contact with other children until the lice are gone. Children should not share combs,

hairbrushes, caps, hats or hair ornaments. You should also check all family members for head lice.

Be sensitive to your child’s feelings and let them know that having head lice does not mean they are

not clean.

Head lice can be treated with the following approved insecticides:

pyrethrin (found in R&C Shampoo + Conditioner)

permethrin (Nix Creme Rinse or Kwellada-P Creme Rinse)

lindane (Hexit Shampoo or PMS-Lindane Shampoo).

It's time to register children born in 2013 for kindergarten

We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If

your child was born in 2013, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2017. You can

register your child at any time during regular school hours—just visit the school he/she will be

attending to register.

Visit Eastbourne Drive Public School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 6, 7, 8 to register.

What you will need to bring to registration

Proof of child's age (one of the following)

Canadian birth certificate

Canadian passport

citizenship card/certificate

Permanent Resident Card

confirmation of permanent residence

work permit

refugee permit

Proof of address (one of the following)

Ontario driver's license

utility bill

bank statement/client slip (directly from financial institution)

credit card statement

federal government forms (e.g. Social Insurance Number, Service Canada documents)

purchase agreement

Proof of custody – children must live with their parent(s) unless provided documentation

supports an alternate living arrangement

Proof of immunization – proof that your child has been immunized/vaccinated

Extended Vacations

If you are planning for your child to be

absent from school for an extended

vacation, please pick up the vacation

form.

For bus information, delays and

cancellations please visit:

Businfo.stopr.ca

Or

www.stopr.ca

If your child is going to be absent:

Please call 1-855-209-6155 or go online at

Pdsb.schoolconnects.com or

Download the mobile app for Apple or Android

devices.

All three options are available 24 hours a day

Bus cancellation & closing schools due to bad weather During the winter months, we may need to cancel buses or close schools because of inclement

weather.

Information regarding details of cancellations or closures will be announced on radio and television

stations listed below and posted at www.peelschools.org, school websites and www.stopr.ca.

Information will also be available on Twitter (@Peelschools), Facebook

(www.facebook.com/peelschools) or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146.

VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9 CHUM AM1050 CFTR AM680

CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CJCL AM590 CHFI FM98.1

NEWSTALK 1010 AM EZ ROCK FM97.3 CJBC (FR) AM860

FM Z103.5 FM93.1 FM Q107

CHIN FM100.7/AM1540 CBC99.1 CTV

BREAKFAST TELEVISION GLOBAL NEWS CITYPULSE

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

Peel District School Board buses are cancelled.

This means that schools remain open for students and staff, but buses are cancelled. Bus cancellations could

occur in all or parts of municipalities. Buses will remain cancelled all day. All activities that require busing will

also be cancelled. Permits, night school classes, child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual.

All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed.

This means that all schools and Board offices are closed to students and staff. All activities in schools and

board offices are also cancelled, including child care, night school and permits.

All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled.

This means that all activities in schools and Board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses

and events. The buildings will be closed.

All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled.

This means that all activities in schools and Board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses

and events. The buildings will be closed.

Health and Physical Education Curriculum supports the physical, emotional and social well-being of students

Working together to keep our students safe and healthy

The Peel District School Board implemented the Ministry of Education’s revised Health and Physical Education (HPE)

curriculum in the 2015-16 school year. The curriculum is divided into four elements that work together to support the

physical, emotional and social well-being of students:

active living

movement competence

living skills

healthy living

Peel staff will again teach the human development and sexual health component to students, beginning spring 2017. This

provides time for teachers to develop strong relationships with their students prior to this phase.

Advance notice letters will be sent home with students two weeks prior to the human development/sexual health lessons.

Families can submit religious accommodation requests at any time prior to the lesson by contacting the school directly.

To get more information on how the HPE curriculum will be taught, please visit our website at www.peelschools.org/HPE.

Parent resources help you support your child’s learning

At the Peel board, our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each child. There is no doubt

that families play a vital role in helping us achieve this goal. As our partner in education, we hope you'll stay

connected to your child's learning throughout his or her entire school experience.

Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild to explore all resources available to parents. There

you will find easy-to-navigate buttons that connect families to tip sheets and web pages on a number of

different topics, including math, homework, special education, EQAO and mental health.

*NEW* Community Corner Stay up-to-date with community-based opportunities The Peel District School Board is pleased to introduce an electronic resource page on

www.peelschools.org called, Community Corner, which contains links to information and resources in

the community that may be of interest to students and their families. This site replaces our previous

method of sending promotional materials about community clubs, camps, contests, fundraisers and

events home with students on a regular basis.

How you can access Community Corner

•Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/communitycorner

•Click on the “Community Corner” button, found on the main page of school websites, as well as on

www.peelschools.org.

Follow us on social media

Social media is the easiest and fastest way to stay connected to the amazing things happening in the Peel District School Board.

Follow @Peelschools on Twitter to: learn about our schools

and programs find out if buses are

cancelled during bad weather

share the Peel smile

Follow @Peelschools on Instagram where we share

motivational and inspirational #PeelProud moments.

Follow Peel schools on Facebook at

www.facebook.com/peelschools.

Our school is on social media too!

Follow us on Twitter

@EastbournePDSB

Register Today for Adult ESL or LINC Classes

Do you know an adult that is interested in improving their English language skills for work, study or daily life?

Through the Continuing & Adult Education department, the Peel District School Board offers a wide variety of English language classes that help parents experience success in Canadian English in both listening/speaking and reading/writing. Courses are designed for a range of basic, intermediate and advanced English (Levels 1 to 7) as well as the more experienced learner needing to prepare for an IELTS exam.

• Winter courses begin February 6, 2017.

• All learners that complete a session will earn a certificate of learning from the Peel District School Board.

• Classes operate from six locations in Brampton and Mississauga with three specially designed adult centres at:

• Bramalea - Adult Education Centre - 25 Kings Cross Road, Unit 3

• Brampton - Adult Education Centre - #300 - 7700 Hurontario Street

To learn more or to register, call 905-270-6000. Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation or follow us on Twitter: @PDSBLearnESL

Eastbourne Puts the Spotlight on Black Heritage In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month, following a motion introduced by the first black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine. During Black History Month, students, staff and parents from across Peel will participate in a number of activities to promote the understanding of the many contributions made by black Canadians. We will have activities happening in each classroom, and displays around the school will share the contributions of black Canadians to our community. Please join us on February 24 at 1:15 for our Black History Month Assembly. At this assembly, we will introduce the Eastbourne All for One Drummers, a skit will be performed along with a number of other presentations.

February 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Day 1 2 Day 2 3 Day 3 4

5 6 Day 4 7 Day 5 8 Day 6 9 Day 7 10 Day 1

Gr. 4 Living

Arts Trip

11

12 13 Day 2 14 Day 3 Valentine’s

Day

15 Day 4 16 Day 5 Chat &

Chai

17

PA DAY

No school

18

19 20

FAMILY

DAY

No school

21 Day 6

22 Day 7

School

Council

Meeting

23 Day 1

Gr. 4 & 5

Community

Officer

24 Day 2 Black History

Assembly

25

26 27 Day 3 28 Day 4

Twin Day

Assembly 1pm