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MACVILLE NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2019
SCHOOL HOURS
Buses Here 8:55 am
Supervision 8:55 am
Entry Bell 9:05 am
Classes Begin 9:10 am
E-Break 1 11:10 am
Classes Begin 11:50 am
E-Break 2 1:10 pm
Classes Begin 1:50 pm
Dismissal Bell 3:30 pm
7280 King Street
Caledon, Ontario
L7C 0S3
Principal
Robin Perri
Vice Principal
Jennifer George
Office Manager
Diane Short
Office Assistant
Nadya Pirog
Superintendant
Michael Logue
Trustee
Stan Cameron
Tel: 905-857-3448
Fax: 905-857-7732
MACVILLE NEWSLETTER
May 2019
A Message from the Principal
MAY 2019 Newsletter
We look forward to seeing many families this week for FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT – “Wonder”
Thursday May 2nd starting at 6:30 pm. You can pre-order pizza combo pack on cash online by
Wednesday May 1st.
Reflections on Education Week - we had an exciting Education Week at Macville! All Macville stu-
dents participated in a variety of art (music, art, drama, dance) workshops by different artists in the
community and at school. Our local Canadian landscape painter, explorer and filmmaker – Cory
Trepanier best known for his detailed oil paintings of the Canadian wilderness invited our Grade 6 to
8 students to his gallery and studio where they learned about the importance of the environment and
the skills of fine art. Our students also participated in workshops by Humberview Secondary and
Mayfield Secondary students for art and drumming workshops. Dance workshops were led
by“DancePl3y” all day for our students and then our Drama Workshops were led by Mr. Pachan and
Mr. Paglia. Altogether it was a very successful 2019 Education Week. We recently had a great op-
portunity to hear from the Quintroversy Woodwind Quintet which was a bilingual version of Peter and
the Wolf. Our grade 7 and 8 students will continue with the art – Drama, as they will be visiting May-
field Secondary for the performance “ Radium Girls” on Wed. May 1st, please ensure that you have
approved consent and paid for the school trip this week.
Upcoming weeks of May, we will have organized a variety of Asian Heritage activities and there will
be a Asian Heritage Assembly on Thursday May 16th. Our Macville Bhangra Team will be perform-
ing at our Central Board office and at some local schools. We want to thank Mrs. Gilchrist with lead-
ing our Excellence in Eloquence Speech Contest at Macville and we will be sending Daksh from
Grade 5 and Kavin from Grade 7 to the May 1st Official Speech Competition. Thanks again to all the
teachers who supported their students and gave them an opportunity to articulate student voice and a
chance to shine. Our Ecoschool team continues to participate, lead and support Macville’s certifica-
tion with such things as our Earth Week clean up, Recycling check ins or May 9th Walk for Water
Day.
Our students continue to participate in events that increase their Empowering Modern Learner Skills
in the 6 areas: 21st Century Competencies, Learning Culture/Environment, Informative Assessment,
Access to Technology and Models of Learning.
* Mr. Wilson’s class has invited other grade 6 to 8 students to a videoconference with the Canadian
Space Agency regarding their latest mission. Scientist, Tim Haltigin will share their planetary explo-
ration about asteroids and career path with Canadian Space Agency.
*Mr. Wilson’s grade 6 students are also in a partnership with York University to learn about the digi-
tal game-based learning (Minecraft) which allows the building of a learning environment and high-
lights the development of 21st century skills such as collaboration and problem solving in math, sci-
ence and social studies.
* We want to congratulate our SciTech student teams and teachers who participated in Peels Skills and
E3 Conference who demonstrated 21st century skills such as: creative solutions with Arduino, design
thinking with Lego robotics and coding skills for 3D printers, they all had fantastic competitions.
*We want to thank our 9 SciTech grade 6,7 and 8 students and Mr. Wilson who participated and
demonstrated great skills at the Peel Chess tournament. Mohit won 4 out 5 games to place 2th out of
102 competitors!
*Mrs. Sharma and Mrs. Payne had successful cross grade collaboration - grade 4/5 & 7 students are
engaged with Design Studio Pro where they demonstrated their creativity and thinking with structural
designing and building characters. Mrs. Sharma’s class has also explored, tested, and created using
Mission Moon Inspire Lego set.
We would like to introduce the executive
members to the Macville community:
Chair – Ravi Hooda
Vice-Chair – Ash Handa
Treasurer – Julia Shepherd
Secretary—T.B.A.
Non-teaching representative – Erika Fosbury
Teaching representatives: Marc Fisher, Brandon
Pachon
School Council Meeting
Wed. May 1st, 2019
@ 6:30 p.m.
All are welcome! Bring your
ideas, help set goals, volunteer,
be a part of your child’s
education!
SAFE ARRIVAL
Please do not call the school. One of 3 ways to report your child’s absence:
1-855-209-6155
go.schoolmessenger.ca
Download School Messenger mobile app. For Apple & Android devices
* Mrs. Davies, Mrs. Horn, Mrs. Donahue, Mr. Paglia and Mr. Fisher’s classrooms have been working with our Assistive Technology
Resource Teacher regarding the access and benefits of Read Write and Speech/Text software. Students find this technology supports
their learning and provide the necessary tools to be successful with the curriculum.
We are hoping students have been using MPower and Mathify since Macville students have been signed up on MPower for
kindergarten to grade 6 students to support their learning in MATH, SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES and Mathify for all grade 7 &
8 students to support them with free math tutoring.
We will be also cheering for our junior and intermediate students who will be participating in Ball Hockey Tournaments on Wed.
May 1st Junior Boys, Friday May 3rd – Junior Girls, Senior Girls – Wed. May 8th and Senior Boys – Tuesday May 21st. Please ensure
all consents have been signed.
EQAO reminder for parents of grade 3 and 6 parents: We are busy preparing for the upcoming provincial EQAO test to be written
between May 22nd to May 31st. Information will be sent out to parents and if possible, please do not schedule any medical appoint-
ments or plan any family holidays during this time period. It would be an expectation that your child is at school during this time
and he/she participate in the writing of EQAO. Thank you for your continued support. If there are any parents who would like to
volunteer during this time period, please call the office with your name and number.
Robin Perri
BELONGING AND CONTRIBUTING
Cleaning Up our Garden!
MATH AND LITERACY
We are searching for letters in the sand!
PROBLEM SOLOVING AND
INNOVATION
STEM activity. How to sink an egg.
“We are making a hotel for our dolls.”
We made a house and building with
soldiers and guards for protection”
PHYSICAL Activity
and Well-Being
Dancing with Peter
during Education
Week!
Climbing the climbers,
testing our fine and
gross motor skills!
KINDERGARTEN
A second year
friend helping a
first year friend to
spell and write!
How many scoops
to fill a truck with
rice?
DATES TO REMEMBER
May 1st Jump Rope Assembly/Mayfield Play
Jr. Boys Ball Hockey
May 2nd Family Movie Night—”Wonder”
May 3rd Jr. Girls Ball Hockey/Fresh Lunch starts
May 6th Simon Sea –Gr. 3/SciTech Orientation
May 8th Sr. Girls Ball Hockey @ Century Gardens
May 9th “We Walk for Water” - We to Me
May 13th Trip to ROM—Mr. Ladas’ class
May 15th Trip to ROM-Mrs. Paynes’ class
May 16th Dodge ball (Gr. 6-8)
South Asian Heritage Assembly
Start With a Smile (5:00 PM)
May 20th Victoria Day—No School
May 22nd Trip to ROM –Mr. Paglias’ Class
May 21st Sr. Boys Ball Hockey @ Century Gardens
May 27 Intermediate Boys Cricket
Celebrating Faith and Culture
Macville Public School puts the
spotlight on Asian Heritage
In December 2001, the Senate adopted a motion proposed by Senator Vivienne Poy to officially designate May as Asian Heritage Month in Canada. In May 2002, the Govern-ment of Canada signed an official declaration to designate May as Asian Heritage Month.
Throughout May, students, staff and parents from across Peel will participate in a number
of activities that promote the understanding of the many contributions made by Asian Canadi-ans.
EQAO
GRADE 6
May 22nd to
24th
GRADE 3
May 28th to
30th
EQAO Make up Day
May 31st, 2019
MAY 21st LAST WEEK FOR
BORROWING BOOKS FROM
THE LIBRARY
May 28th Library
Returns Only
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CUL-
May Yansa'altt and Flower Moon Indigenous
May 1 Beltane Wicca
Sunset of May 1 to Yom HaShoah Judaism
May 2 ● 12th Day of Ridvan Bahá'í
May 6 Ramadan Islam
May 7 Akshaya-tritiya Jainism
May 12 or 19 Sakyamuni Buddha’s Birth- Buddhism
May 17 to June 4 the month of 'Azamat Bahá'í
May 19 ● Wesak Day/Buddha Day Buddhism
May 20 Victoria Day Canada
Eve of May 23 to 24 Declaration of the Báb Bahá'í
May 24 Zarathosht-no-Diso Zoroastrianism
Eve of May 28 to Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh Bahá'í
May 31 Lailat ul-Qadr Islam
May 31 Jumatul Widha Islam
May 10 or 17 (J) Ascension Christianity
Peel schools honour police officers during Police Appreciation Week
The Peel District School Board will pay tribute to police officers by holding Police Appreciation Week from May 13 to 17, 2019. Peel students and staff will show their appreciation for the tremendous job being done by police to protect schools, homes and communities. Police Appreciation Week coincides with National Police Week. National Police Week pays tribute to the work of police officers across Canada.
During this week, students, staff and parents in schools throughout Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga will honour the work of police officers and thank them for enhancing public safety and security.
What is an IEP?
Education is full of acronyms and IEP is one of many that a parent/guardian of a child receiving special education sup-
port will encounter.
An IEP is an Individual Education Plan. Developed at the beginning of the school year, it lays out the accommodations
and modifications to the regular curriculum that help your child learn and be successful. No formal identification is need-
ed but you, the parent/guardian should be involved in the development as you provide valuable input. It can be over-
whelming so there are pamphlets, webpages, and Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) representatives who
can help you understand and make informed contributions.
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month. Let's thank the professionals who help our children with their speech and lan-
guage challenges.
For more information, please visit www.peelschools.org/parents/specialed/iep
May 15 – Celebrate Peel IT Support Staff and Media Support Services Appreciation Day
40 hours to graduate – Start this summer All students in Ontario secondary schools are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement in order to obtain their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Students are encouraged to start accumulating community involvement hours in the summer after grade 8.
Research shows that early involvement in community service helps students build a spirit of civic responsibility which can be ex-panded as they move through secondary school.
The community involvement component is an opportunity for students and parents to work together, independent of the school. With parent support, your teen is responsible for finding and completing 40 hours of community service.
Parents should provide assistance to their teen in the selection of community involvement activities. Here’s how to get started:
Spend some time with your teen going through the list of eligible and ineligible activities by visiting www.peelschools.org/students/40hours
View the volunteer opportunities posted at www.peelschools.org/students/40hours/volunteerjobboard/
Create a resume using myBlueprint to capture a potential supervisor’s attention while showcasing your teen’s skills.
Mental Health: A State Of Well-Being
Did you know that we ALL have mental health? It is more than just the absence of illness. Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes their own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community (World Health Organization). Indigenous teaching reminds us that mental wellness is a balance of the mental, physical, spiritual and emotional parts of ourselves and is enriched when individuals experience purpose, hope, belonging and meaning in their lives (First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum Framework). A child’s mental health is just as important as their physical health when it comes to success at school, in friendships and in life.
Here are some key tips and strategies to nurture your child’s mental health and resilience from your PDSB Mental Health Resource Team:
Safe, responsive relationships between adults and children is our greatest tool for promoting positive development and mental health in youth. When a child has consistent, caring adults in their life both at home and in the community, when they know they are loved and valued no matter what, and have someone trusted they can turn to when a prob-lem arises, their resilience is bolstered.
Listen and validate feelings. Encourage children to talk about their thoughts and feelings, and show lots of love and acceptance. Keep the conversation flowing by asking open-ended questions and spending quality time together at mealtimes and by participating together in activities your child enjoys.
Help Your Child Develop a Positive Sense of Self. A child’s self-perception is linked with their mental health. Help them set realistic goals; praise them for effort as well as achievement by providing genuine, realistic praise. Foster positive connections with their cultural or faith community. A child with high self-esteem believes they are a good person, un-derstands their positive qualities and strives for a successful, happy life.
Model and Teach Healthy Ways to Manage Stress. While it’s important to try to protect your child from overwhelming or toxic stress, not all stress is bad. In fact, some stress helps us motivate and prepare us to perform our best, and there is bound to be some stress after a disagreement with friends or being cut from a sports team. Give your child the tools they need to cope with stress and big feelings in a healthy way: establish healthy habits including exercise, getting enough sleep and proper nutrition; practicing gratitude and deep breathing, journalling or talking with a trust-ed adult are just a few examples.
Notice Changes and Reach Out for Help. If you notice signs that your child feels sad or overly anxious about normal situations like going to school or meeting new people, take note. A change in mood or behaviour that lasts more than two weeks, impacting social problems, academic issues or family problems could be sign of a mental health concern. Keep the lines of communication open with your child’s teacher and other caring adults in their life to discuss observa-tions. Remember, there is no age too early for a child or family to see a mental health provider; in fact, it might benefit the whole family by providing resources and support to caregivers who may be struggling, too.
Where Can I Get Help?
At school, your child can reach out to their teacher, coach, guidance teacher or school administrator as a starting point, to talk about their mental health. Every PDSB school is also assigned Social Work and Psychology staff to provide consultation and direct service to students, and assist students and families to get connected to helpful resources in the community.
In the community, visit www.WhereToStart.ca to access mental health services for children and youth in Peel. For a quick guide to mental health resources, visit bit.ly/PeelYouthResources.
For more tips on building mental health and resilience, visit bit.ly/ResiliencyTips
Celebrating and Promoting Children’s Mental Health Children’s Mental Health Week is happening May 5-11 in Ontario. It’s a time to focus on the important ways we can promote and nurture the mental health and well-being of our children.
Using social media safely
With the growing number of social media sites, it is no surprise that social media is the most common form of com-munication for children and teenagers. Posts, status updates, comments, instant messages, video uploads, tweets and texts have become a regular part of their lives. While there are many positive benefits to using social media, including staying connected with friends and expressing your interests, students must be cautious in their use of these net-works.
Among the most popular social media platforms used are Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube and Whatsapp Messenger. Many of these platforms are free and are available on smartphones and other electronic devic-es. These platforms are easy to navigate and often allow information to be shared instantly, not only with friends, but with strangers. On social media, it is important to remember that the world is watching.
Here are some tips, provided by the Canadian Safe School Network and GetSafeOnline.org, to keep
your children safe and help them make smart choices when using social media:
Set some boundaries for your child before they get their first ‘connected device’ (mobile, tablet, laptop
or games console). Once they have it, it can be more difficult to change the way they use it or the
settings.
Have a conversation about what is appropriate online behaviour and what actions could have huge
repercussions that could damage their reputation and be harmful to others.
Talk to your child about the kind of websites they look at. Encourage them to speak to you if they come across
something they find worrying or upsetting on websites, games or social media.
Discuss with your child what is safe and appropriate to post and share online. Written comments, photos and
videos all form part of their ‘digital footprint’ and could be seen by anyone and available on the internet forever,
even if it is subsequently deleted.
Explain to your child that being online doesn’t give them anonymity or protection, and that they shouldn’t do
anything online that they wouldn’t do face-to-face. Users should only accept people they know in order to
protect themselves from spammers, strangers and others who may be using social networking sites to
commit crimes.
Unlike when they’re meeting someone face-to-face, children don’t always know who they’re actually ‘talking’ to online,
even if they think they do. Tell your children they must never email, chat, or text with strangers, and it’s nev-
er okay to meet a stranger in the real world.
Ensure your children set their privacy settings appropriately. Take the time to learn how privacy settings work on
your children’s favourite sites, and teach them how to control their privacy.
Tell your children never to share personal and private information with anyone online. This includes, but is
not limited to, his or her full name, age, birth date, address, phone number, social insurance number,
credit card information and parents’ full names.
Limit the amount of time that your children spend on social media platforms and talk about the importance
of healthy and appropriate use of technology.
Register today for Adult ESL or LINC classes Do you know an adult who 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 adult learners 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 8) as well as the more experienced learner need-ing to prepare for an IELTS exam.
Classes are ongoing - Register anytime. All learners who complete a session will earn a certificate of learning from the Peel District School Board. Certificates of comple-tion at Canadian Language Benchmark level 4 and greater can be submitted as proof of language proficiency for Canadian Citizen-ship applications.
Classes operate from six locations in Brampton and Mississauga with three specially designed adult centres at:
Bramalea - Adult Education Centre – Bramalea Secondary School, 510 Balmoral Dr, Brampton, Door #33
Brampton - Adult Education Centre - #300 - 7700 Hurontario Street, Brampton
Mississauga - Adult Education Centre - 100 Elm Drive West, Mississauga, Room 117
To learn more or to register, call 905-270-6000, then press 2
Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation or follow us on Twitter: @PDSBLearnESL
We Welcome the World Centres The Peel District School Board’s We Welcome the World Centres located in Brampton, Malton and Mississauga, are the first point of contact for all newcomer families to become familiar with the educational system in Peel. The centres are open all year—including the summer months— from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In addition to providing literacy and numeracy assessments, the We Welcome the World Centres provide newcomers with a host of services including: reception, orientation, interpretation and referrals.
At each centre, parents/guardians and students will discover:
settlement service information
age and grade appropriate educational and related program resources
information about various community supports
translation of materials to support the reception and assessment process
computer portals— providing information on Peel resources
For more information about the We Welcome the World Centre and the services they provide, call 905-366-8791.