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LARKSPUR PUBLIC SCHOOL growing together today, for tomorrow 111 Larkspur Road Brampton, Ontario L6R 1X2 Phone: 905-799-2952 Fax: 905-799-8109 Website: http://schools.peelschools.org/1477 JANUARY 2019 DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR January 7 Welcome Back! First Day of Classes for 2019 January 14-18 Kindergarten Registration Week (9am-3pm Daily) January 14 School Council Meeting @ 6pm January 16 Sports/Fitness Fun Night @ 6:30pm January 17 Co-ed Basketball Tournament @ Royal Orchard PS Kindergarten Registration Evening (5pm-8pm) January 21 Report Writing Day (No School for Students) January 25 Kindergarten Jiggy Jump Presentation January 29/31 Grade 4 PAMA Print Making January 31-Feb.1 Region of Peel Dental Screening (Kindergarten & Grade 2) ADMINISTRATOR’S MESSAGE December always brings much excitement and activity as we celebrate a number of holidays in our community and look forward to spending the Winter Break with family and friends. Larkspur was buzzing with activity throughout the halls and in our classrooms. Our last week together for 2018 saw students and staff decked out in their holiday spirit wear. Santa and elf hats, reindeer antlers, festive sweaters and cozy PJ’s. Our halls were a sea of red and green! The highlight of our week was undoubtedly our winter sing-a-long. It is always such a special treat when our school community comes together as one. The New Year is upon us and we are excited for all that 2019 has to offer. We would like to take this opportunity to remind you and your children to dress warmly for the weather since we play outside every day. Walking Wednesday’s will continue each week. Think about walking to school – avoid the busy parking lot in exchange for some fresh air and exercise. For those

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LARKSPUR PUBLIC SCHOOL

growing together today, for tomorrow

111 Larkspur RoadBrampton, Ontario L6R 1X2Phone: 905-799-2952 Fax: 905-799-8109Website: http://schools.peelschools.org/1477

JANUARY 2019DATES FOR YOUR CALENDARJanuary 7 Welcome Back! First Day of Classes for 2019January 14-18 Kindergarten Registration Week (9am-3pm Daily)January 14 School Council Meeting @ 6pm January 16 Sports/Fitness Fun Night @ 6:30pmJanuary 17 Co-ed Basketball Tournament @ Royal Orchard PS

Kindergarten Registration Evening (5pm-8pm)January 21 Report Writing Day (No School for Students)January 25 Kindergarten Jiggy Jump PresentationJanuary 29/31 Grade 4 PAMA Print MakingJanuary 31-Feb.1 Region of Peel Dental Screening (Kindergarten & Grade 2)

ADMINISTRATOR’S MESSAGEDecember always brings much excitement and activity as we celebrate a number of holidays in our community and look forward to spending the Winter Break with family and friends. Larkspur was buzzing with activity throughout the halls and in our classrooms.

Our last week together for 2018 saw students and staff decked out in their holiday spirit wear. Santa and elf hats, reindeer antlers, festive sweaters and cozy PJ’s. Our halls were a sea of red and green!The highlight of our week was undoubtedly our winter sing-a-long. It is always such a special treat when our school community comes together as one.

The New Year is upon us and we are excited for all that 2019 has to offer. We would like to take this opportunity to remind you and your children to dress warmly for the weather since we play outside every day. Walking Wednesday’s will continue each week. Think about walking to school – avoid the busy parking lot in exchange for some fresh air and exercise. For those families who drive in, please remember to utilize our Kiss ‘n Ride. This is the safest and most convenient way to drop-off your children. Staff are outside to assist between the hours of 8:15-8:30am and again from 2:50-3:00pm.

G. Harris J. Challinor S.Bloom Principal Vice-Principal Vice-Principal

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Movie Night and Healthy Schools Initiatives On Wednesday, December 12th, Larkspur hosted its first movie night of the school year. “Teen Titans Go to the Movies” was the film of choice and it received great reviews from both students and parents. Those who attended were asked to donate a couple of dollars to help support Larkspur’s Breakfast Club which is scheduled to start in early February. This initiative is in addition to our Healthy Bites Basket. Another movie night will be planned in the spring.

IntramuralsThroughout the month of December broomball and basketball games were played by our students during intramural periods. Lots of fun was had by all as students practiced the fundamentals of both sports, followed by competitive games where fair play and sportsmanship were emphasized by our student helpers.

Walk to School Wednesdays Two Christmas themed walking days took place in December where students who walked to school were given holiday pencils and stickers. As we enter the winter months please remember to wear warm jackets, hats, mittens and boots when walking to school. The Walk to School team looks forward to seeing all our students in January.

Ball HockeyLarkspur’s ball hockey team will be selected from intramural periods in January. All interested junior students are asked to come out Day’s 4 and 5. The ball hockey team is scheduled to compete in Carberry Public School’s Annual Tournament on Friday, February 1st. Good luck to all those who attend the intramural periods.

Co-Ed Junior BasketballIt was a difficult decision and there was a lot of enthusiasm for basketball within the junior grades, but the team has been selected.  Thank you to all those students who came out. The Larkspur's Junior Boys/Girls Co-ed Basketball team is excited to represent our school January 17th at the Royal Orchard Public School CO-ED invitational.  Forms will be sent home and all information regarding the basketball team (and other Phys Ed related items) can be found on our website bit.ly/larkspurphysed 

Sports NightJoin us on Wednesday, January 16th beginning at 6:30pm for our Sports/Fitness Night. Headlining our evening are Fernando's Badminton Academy as well as a local dance instructor who specializes in high energy movement. We are pleased to welcome Hardev Sohi, our public health nurse, providing an information session regarding the benefits of healthy

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eating and nutritious snack ideas. Come prepared to move by wearing your indoor running shoes and loose fit clothing.

Blue Spruce- Kindergarten to Grade 3

There are 10 books in the Blue Spruce collection. 

Classes will be investigating artifacts related to the picture books chosen for the Blue Spruce program. Depending on the class’ interest, the story and/or artifact will be used as a starting point for an inquiry and the class will develop their own artifact to add to the bag. As the bag moves from class to class more artifacts will be added which will help to inspire more inquiry. Classes will also be reading a few of the books with Ms. Balatidis in the Tech room and Mrs. Lyons in the Library Learning Commons. 

Classes who read a minimum of 5 books will be eligible to vote. 

Silver Birch Book Club- Grades 4-5

The Silver Birch Book Club contains a total of 30 different books from all three categories: Express, Fiction, and Non-Fiction. Students in Grades 4 and 5 will be joining a book club and reading the books independently between January and April. Educators in the school will also be joining in with the book club as "expert readers" with whom the students can interact. 

Students who read at least 5 FICTION books will be eligible to vote for their favourite FICTION book.

Students who read at least 5 NON-FICTION books will be eligible to vote for their favourite NON-FICTION book.

Mrs. Lyons will meet with the students in person and in a Google Classroom to discuss their reading progress, track the books they have read and participate in inquiry-style activities to extend their learning. 

What happens in the Silver Birch Book Club?

Grades 4-5 sign up via the Google Classroom Participants (including our staff expert readers) try to read as many books as

they can from January to November. We will discuss the books in person at our meetings, on our Google Classroom

and connect with authors via social media and virtual visits. Students will be able to earn Silver Birch Badges for creative endeavours

related to their reading! (More info to come.)

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For both Blue Spruce and Silver Birch, we will be looking for opportunities to expand our inquiry mindset by integrating provocations and activities related to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Peel board trustees accountable to the community

The Peel District School Board, like every public school board in Ontario, is governed by a board of trustees. They are elected by public school taxpayers every four years during municipal elections and are directly accountable to the community. The current 12 trustees have been elected to serve from Dec. 3, 2018, to Nov. 30, 2022:

Trustee Ward(s) City Email Phone #Carrie Andrews 7 and 8 Brampton [email protected] 647-473-1858

Susan Benjamin 5 Mississauga [email protected] 647-268-1435Stan Cameron(Chair)

Caledon [email protected] 905-880-1162

Robert Crocker 6 and 11

Mississauga [email protected] 416-528-1312

Nokha Dakroub 9 and 10

Mississauga [email protected] 289-914-0214

Will Davies 2 and 6 Brampton [email protected] 647-218-0295David Green 1 and 5 Brampton [email protected] 905-495-4579

Sue Lawton(Vice-Chair)

3 and 4 Mississauga [email protected] 905-625-8084

Brad MacDonald 2 and 8 Mississauga [email protected]

905-593-3547

John Marchant 1 and 7 Mississauga [email protected] 905-599-5646Kathy McDonald 3 and 4 Brampton [email protected] 905-796-8163

Balbir Sohi 9 and 10

Brampton [email protected] 416-828-4330

Trustee Ward(s) City Email Phone #

What do trustees do? advocate for the needs of the community help members of the community address concerns about the school system govern and set policies for the board explain the policies and decisions of the board to the community evaluate and review the board’s achievement of its goals, objectives and strategic plan participate in budget development, approve budget decisions and monitor its progress protect the future of the board by always considering the long-term effects of decisions

Visit www.peelschools.org and check out the ‘Meet Your Trustee’ section to subscribe to board meeting agendas and minutes and read highlights from board meeting.

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Kindergarten Registration for children born in 2015

We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child was born in 2015, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2019.  You can register your child at any time during regular school hours—just visit the school he/she will be attending to register.

Peel board elementary schools will hold Kindergarten Registration Week from Jan. 14 to 18, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and in the evening on Jan. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. Families will have the opportunity to meet school staff, register their child and learn more about the Start with a Smile kindergarten program.

Peel board elementary schools will also hold a Kindergarten Registration Week with special registration activities during Jan. 14 to 18, 2019. Visit Larkspur Public School from:

Jan. 14 to 18 – from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 17 – from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 5 to 8 p.m.

The kindergarten registration form can be completed online before new families attend. The following documents must accompany the registration form:

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

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You can register your child for kindergarten at any time—complete the registration forms one at www.peelschools.org/kindergarten and visit the school your child will be attending next school year during regular school hours to complete your registration.

For more information, visit www.peelschools.org/kindergarten

Applications to submit Education Week Award nominations now open!

Each year, as part of Education Week, the Peel District School Board recognizes individuals for their exemplary contributions to student success by presenting them with an Education Week Award. There are three Education Week Awards: Award of Distinction, Award of Excellence and Education Champion Award. The nominations are open to everyone, including current and former staff, current and former students, parents/guardians, community members and volunteers. The applications to submit a nomination is open from now until January 18, 2019 at 4 p.m.

Families, students, community members and volunteers who wish to submit a nomination may do so by contacting their school.

Education Week Award recipients will be recognized during Education Week from April 8 to 12, 2019.

Below is a brief overview of the criteriafor each of these awards:

Award of Distinction: The Award of Distinction is presented to recipients for their above-and-beyond contributions to student success at their school/worksite.

Award of Excellence: The Award of Excellence recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary, significant contributions to student success at their school/worksite and to public education in Peel.

Education Champion Award: The Education Champion Award honours an individual who has made significant and lasting contributions to public education at the provincial, national or international level.

Please note that group nominations will not be accepted for Education Week Awards.

For more information on the Education Week Awards or award criteria’s, please contact your school principal or supervisor.

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Help us refresh our board and school websites

In January, all students, staff, families and community members are invited to fill out an online survey to help the Peel District School Board update and redesign its board website (www.peelschools.org) and school websites.

Share your thoughts, suggestions and experiences of our school and board websites by filling out a brief, five-minute survey on http://www.peelschools.org/websiterefresh.

The survey will be available online until Jan. 31, 2019.

Bus cancellation and 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 available on Twitter @Peelschools, Facebook at www.facebook.com/peelschools, www.peelschools.org and www.stopr.ca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146. It is usually also announced on the radio and television stations listed below

VIRGIN RADIOFM99.9 BREAKFAST TELEVISION NEWS AM680CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CJCL AM590 CHFI FM98.1NEWSTALK1010 AM EZ ROCK FM97.3 CJBC (FR) AM860FM Z103.5 FM93.1 FM Q107CHIN FM100.7/AM1540 CBC99.1 CITYPULSEGLOBAL NEWS CITY NEWS CTVCFRB – (Bell Media)

One of the following messages will be announced:

Peel District School Board buses are cancelledThis 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 closedThis means that all schools and Peel 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 cancelledThis means that all activities in schools and Peel 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

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This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed.

Apply for French Immersion by Jan. 25, 2019

If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2019, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to consider grade 1 French Immersion (FI).

The application form for grade 1 FI for the 2019-20 school year will be available online at www.peelschools.org/French as of Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 at 1 p.m. The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at 4 p.m. Applications received after the deadline will not be included in the random selection process and will be placed on the school’s waitlist.

The FI school for our area is Ross Drive Public School. The phone number is (905) 796-4563.

Enrolment cap and random selection process The Peel board has a limited number of spaces available for students interested in grade 1 French Immersion. At this time, the grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolling in grade 1. A random selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 1 FI program.

It is important to note that applicants are not offered space in grade 1 FI on a first come, first serve basis. A computerized random selection process will randomly assign a rank to each application that is received by the deadline. Once students have been assigned to all available spaces, remaining students will be placed, again in rank order, on the school's waitlist. Each school has its own waitlist.

How to get more information

Visit the Peel board website—www.peelschools.org/French. Call Ross Drive Public School at (905) 796-4563. Visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca/.

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Middle School Regional Learning Choices Programs

Regional Learning Choices Programs (RLCP) empower students by providing an opportunity to develop and explore skills in a particular area of interest. The Peel board provides elementary students from across Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon with six different Regional Learning Choices Programs. The programs are open to all eligible students. The entry point is grade 6 for all programs, except for the Arts program South of Highway 401, which is held at Queen Elizabeth P.S and has a grade 7 entry point.

All regional programs include a non-refundable application fee and an annual program fee. Annual fees are specific to the program.

ELEMENTARY RLCP DATES Applications open Jan. 28, 2019 at 12:01 a.m.Applications close Feb. 11, 2019 at 3 p.m.

Upcoming Information NightsStudents and their families are encouraged to attend the information night for the program of their choice to receive more information about the program and application details. If you are unable to attend the information night, program details and information about the application process are available through the school.

SECONDARY REGIONAL LEARNING CHOICES PROGRAMS OFFERED Programs Starts in grade: 6 7Actively in Motion (AIM) – Royal Orchard MS

Arts – Earnscliffe Sr. PS (starts in grade 6), Queen Elizabeth Sr. PS (starts in grade 7),

Arts and Technology – Morning Star MS

International Baccalaureate – Bristol Road. MS, W.G. Davis Sr. PSInternational Business and Technology – Allan A. Martin Sr. PS, Lisgar MS, Williams Parkway. Sr. PSSciTech – Centennial Sr. PS, Macville PS, Tomken Road. MS

For more information about program information nights, busing, fees and the application process, visit www.peelschools.org/RegionalPrograms

The application window for our secondary regional programs has closed.

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Train More. Rehearse More. Learn More.Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for student athletes, artists

Does your child/teen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly? The Peel District School Board’s Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexible timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice, competition, rehearsal and/or performance schedules.

The Peel Region High Performers Program is available to students in grades 4 to 12 at Britannia Public School, Dolphin Senior Public School and Mississauga Secondary School.

Applications are open

For more information and applications, visit www.peelschools.org/HighPerformers.

Winter bus safety

The following winter school bus safety tips will help to keep your child safe throughout the winter months.

Allow extra time to get to your bus stop. Wear bright clothing so the bus can see you in the early morning and late evening. Stand away from where the bus stops. Buses need extra room to stop when there is snow and ice. Use the handrail when boarding or exiting the bus to prevent slipping on wet or icy steps or road surfaces. Dress appropriately—winter clothing, hats, and boots will keep you warm. Don't throw snowballs at the bus or other children waiting for the bus. Don't slide on the snow or ice patches in driveways or on the street. Don't push or shove around the bus. Someone could fall down on the ice and get hurt.

Talk to your child about what to do if the bus is late. Here are some suggestions:

When possible, wait with your child for the bus. Make sure your child knows a phone number where he can reach you or another trusted adult. Teach your child how and where to get help. Talk to your child about what a "safe" stranger is.

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Help your child set up a bus stop buddy system so your child has someone to wait with for the bus.

Minding Your MindsetFrom the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team

With the beginning of a new year, you may be thinking about the resolutions and goals you want to set for both you and your family. Your mind is a powerful force that has the potential to help you exceed even your loftiest goals, but it also has the potential to hinder you from reaching your goals. It’s all a matter of mindset.

What Do You Mean By Mindset?“Mindset” refers to a series of beliefs that people hold about themselves and the world. It’s the reason people think and act the way they do and it influences their outlook on life. Your mindset has a big impact on your overall wellbeing and sense of achievement in life.

Types of MindsetThere are two different types of mindsets. People who possess more of a growth mindset are likely to stick with a task even when it proves difficult. They tend to believe that they can learn and develop through dedication and hard work. They are also more likely to:

✓ Welcome challenges✓ Be open to new ways of learning✓ View mistakes as opportunities for learning✓ Recognize their weaknesses and work to improve them

People who possess more of a fixed mindset are likely to shy away from challenges. They tend to believe that traits like intelligence or talent are set at birth, and as a result, likely unchangeable. They are also likely to:

✓ Engage in negative self-talk (“I can’t”)✓ Avoid tasks where there is a risk of failing✓ Struggle to accept setbacks✓ Try to hide or justify their mistakes

Changing Your Mindset Is PossibleFeel like you could be stuck in a fixed mindset? Here are some tips for developing a growth mindset.

1. Instead of “I can’t do it,” try “I can’t do it…yet.” If you believe that you can, you have a better chance at succeeding, even if it doesn’t happen right away.

2. Challenge accepted! The next time you are faced with a tricky task, try to embrace it. You might struggle along the way, but each new try will lead to more success.

3. Work hard. Many of the goals you set for yourself won’t come easily. They will require hard work. But, when you work hard for something, the rewards feel really good.

4. Setbacks are opportunities for learning. Believe it or not! Making a mistake does not mean you have failed, but you may need a different strategy. Achieving perfection on the first try is often unrealistic.

5. Be open to new ways of doing things. By tackling a challenge in a new way, you may be very surprised (and happy) with the outcome.

Remember! Mindsets can change over time and we as individuals are not typically all growth or all fixed, all of the time. However, fostering a growth mindset from an early age can help children and youth to experience and enjoy life to its fullest. When children and youth learn that putting forth effort, accepting challenges, and overcoming difficulties can make them smarter or stronger, they tend to try harder and achieve more. When children and youth know that their brains are capable of growing and improving, they can unlock their full potential and amazing things can happen!

For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team, find them on Twitter @MHRTPeel.

Adapted from Reach Out Australia (2018).

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School doors remain locked during the school day

We wanted to share a reminder with our school community. The front doors of our school will be locked during the school day. This is part of the Safe Welcome program, originally announced by the Ontario Government in December 2012, for all elementary schools in Ontario. As part of this program, portable doors will also be locked during the school day.

A camera and buzzer unit is located by the front door and will be linked to a monitor in the main office of the school. Anyone who wishes access to the school once the school day has begun—parents, Peel board staff and visitors—will request entry by pressing the buzzer. Staff in the main office will be able to see and speak to the person, and release the door lock to provide access.

We have long had the practice for Peel schools that all outside doors, with the exception of the front door, would be locked during the school day. While we acknowledge that locking doors will not in itself prevent all risks to the safety of students and staff, it is an important step in providing an additional level of security.

Thank you for your continued support for the safety and well-being of all students and staff in our schools.

Nutritious lunches help children learn

Use Canada’s Food Guide to help your child get nutrients and energy needed to have a successful school day.

Try to give your child some choice about what to take for lunch. If possible, get your child involved in preparing meals.

Give your child a variety of healthy choices. Keeping your child interested in lunch is the first step to making sure it is eaten.

Make the food easy to eat. If it will take your child a few minutes to unwrap a sandwich, it may be skipped.

Resist the temptation to routinely send sweets, pop, chips and cookies in your child's lunch. Save treats for special occasions.

Try to avoid fast food or pre-packaged, convenience lunches, which are often high in salt and fat.

Do your best to role model healthy eating behaviours for your family. If your child’s school is on the Nutrition Break schedule, divide your

child’s lunch into two separate segments (e.g. half a sandwhich and half an apple x 2) to help your child save food for the second break as many children eat everything at first break.

To speak to a registered dietitian about healthy food choices, call EatRight Ontario at 1-877-510-5102.

For more information about the policy, visit http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/healthyschools. If you have questions about how we are implementing the School Food and Beverage Policy, please call the school.

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Time for school - A parent’s guide to reporting school absences

All parents/guardians of elementary students need to report their children's absences or late arrivals from school via our automated School Messenger SafeArrival system.

Use one of the following methods to set-up your new SafeArrival account. Please ensure the number and email address that you are using to report your child’s absences are those that we have on file at the school.

SchoolMessenger app (free from Apple or Google Play)1. Download the SchoolMessenger app2. Tap Sign Up to create your account

Web and Mobile Web: go.schoolmessenger.ca1. Go to the above website2. Click Sign Up to create your account

Interactive Toll-free Phone1. Call the toll-free number: 1-855-209-61552. Listen to and follow the instructions to report an absence

As always, please report your child’s absences before the start of the school day. Late arrivals and/or early departures should be reported as soon as possible. If your child’s absence is not reported in advance, the automated notification system will contact you and will provide an opportunity to verify the absence. By reporting your child absent in advance on the SafeArrival toll-free number, website or SchoolMessenger mobile app, you will not receive a call.

As always, if you have any questions or require any assistance, please contact the school.

Help your family stay warm this winter

Canada Safety Council recommends the following tips for staying comfortable and preventing hypothermia when working or playing outdoors:

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

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

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

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

Stay fit by exercising and eating well—people who are fit are less susceptible to hypothermia. If you stay indoors, avoid moving from a hot environment to a cold one. Excessive sweating caused

from an extreme change in temperature increases the risk of developing hypothermia. Eat high-energy food such as nuts and raisins. A balanced diet will also help keep you warm and

healthy in the winter.

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

Celebrating Faith and CultureJanuary 2019

DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE

Month of January K'aliyee & Spirit moon Aboriginal SpiritualityDecember 31 to January 1

Ghambar Maidyarem Zoroastrianism

January 1 Temple Day BuddhismJanuary 1 and 14 (J) New Year’s Day Christianity and CanadaJanuary 1 Gantan-sai ShintoJanuary 5 Birth of Guru Gobind Singh SikhismJanuary 6 and 19 (J) Epiphany or Feast of Theophany ChristianityJanuary 7 (J) Christmas ChristianityJanuary 12 or 13 Sakyamuni Buddha’s

EnlightenmentBuddhism

January 13 Lohri HinduismJanuary 14 Makar Sankranti HinduismJanuary 14 Seijin-no-hi ShintoJanuary 15 Maghi SikhismJanuary 19 to February 6 Month of Sultán Bahá'íJanuary 20 World Religion Day Bahá'íJanuary 21 Mahayana New Year Buddhism