IMPORTANT CHANGES COMING SEPTEMBER 2016 Report student absences through new SafeArrival system

Beginning Sept. 6, 2016, all parents/guardians need to report their children’s full-day absences, late arrivals and/or early departures from school via our new automated SafeArrival phone number at 1-855-209-6155, online at pdsb.schoolconnects.com, or by downloading the mobile app for Apple and Android devices. For absences longer than 5 consecutive school days, please contact the school office.

Parents are encouraged to provide an email address to schools. Parents who have an email address on file at school will receive an email invitation from Synrevoice Technologies during the week of August 29

th. The invitation will in-

clude login nformation. Starting the week of August 29th

, parents who do not have an email address on file at the school can visit pdsb.schoolconnects.com and choose CREATE LOGIN to create your account and receive login credentials that can be used online or with the mobile app. Parents need to have a cell phone that is capable of receiving text messages to complete the setup process. The cell phone number must be on file with the school. All three options are available 24 hours a day.

There is no longer an absence reporting phone line at school. If you have any questions or require any assistance, contact the school directly.

NEW SCHOOL HOURS STARTING IN SEPTEMBER 2016 In September, Rowntree’s school hours are changing, as we move toward two Nutrition Breaks, rather than a single lunch hour, in a day. Please note that outdoor supervision will begin at 8:25 a.m., the bell will ring at 8:35 a.m. for students to enter the school and classes will begin at 8:40 a.m. Dismissal time remains the same, at 3:00 p.m.

SCHOOL HOURS 8:25 a.m. Outdoor supervision begins

8:35 a.m. Student entry 10:40 - 11:20 a.m. 1

st Nutrition Break

11:20 a.m. Classes resume 1:00 - 1:40 p.m. 2

nd Nutrition Break

1:40 p.m. Classes resume 3:00 p.m. Dismissal

Rowntree P.S.

June 2016

254 Queen Mary Dr., Brampton, Ontario L7A 3L6 Tel:(905) 840-4601 Peel District School Board

Principal

Mr. S. Mackie

Vice-Principal:

Ms. S. Johnson

Vice-Principal:

Mr. N. Gray

Office Manager:

Mrs. M. Hutchinson

Office Assistants:

Mrs. K. Yoshiki

Mrs. G. Erski

LIBRARY NEWS

Please check with your child(ren) to ensure that all books have been returned to the

library, as inventory is happening throughout June.

All parents with criminal record checks are invited to help organize the books beginning

Friday, June 3rd. Any amount of time you can spare is appreciated.

Thank you to all who donated party food for our Silver Birch party! It was a lot of fun to

celebrate reading with a generous amount of delicious treats!

Please take the time to sign your child(ren) up for the Summer Reading Club at Brampton Public Library,

beginning June 4th. Continuing to read, on a regular basis, will maintain or improve reading ability for the

next school year!

Brampton Library’s TD Summer Reading Club

Starting June 4!

What is the TD Summer Reading Club? A free national initiative to promote children’s literacy. Children ages Birth-12 can register for the Club, participate in fun programs, complete challenges, and win prizes all summer long!

How does it work? 1. Register online at BramptonLibrary.ca starting June 4th

2. Pick up your free TD Summer Reading Club kit at any of our neighbourhood branches

3. Start completing the challenges to win prizes!

Help us celebrate at our Launch Parties! FREE to drop in!

Cyril Clark, Mount Pleasant Village and South Fletcher’s Branches: Saturday June 4, 2:00pm

Chinguacousy, Four Corners and Gore Meadows Branches: Saturday June 11, 2:00pm

GRADUATION CEREMONIES! Parents and family are welcome. Be sure to bring a camera!

Kindergarten Graduation (children born in 2010)- Monday, June 27 The senior kindergarten graduation will take place, at Rowntree P.S.,

on June 27th, beginning at 8:45 a.m.

Grade 5 Graduation at Fletcher’s Meadow S.S. - Tuesday, June 28 The grade 5 graduation will take place at Fletcher’s Meadow S.S.,

on June 28th, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

MATH LEAGUE CONTEST RESULTS Math League is a North American contest for Grades 4 and 5 students. The top students are:

Top Grade 4 Rowntree students: Top Grade 5 Rowntree Students:

1st Tanu Shree A. (Riccardi) 1st Aminah R. (Ramsaha) 2nd Aidan M. (Fink) 2nd Sarah A. (Morton) 3rd Swathi T. (Kergan) & Saiveda K. (Carr) 3rd Arshnoor M. (Morton) 4th Madison O. (Riccardi) 4th Shifrah C. (Ramsaha)

Congratulations to all students who entered and to our winners!

Peel board recognizes Crossing Guard Appreciation Day on June 14

The Peel board will recognize the contribution of school crossing guards on Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, June 14. The board encourages students, parents and staff to take a moment to thank the neighbourhood crossing guards who help to ensure a safe journey to and from school for thousands of students every day.

ONTARIO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM The City of Brampton in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is offering The Ontario After School Program at Cassie Campbell Community Centre (1050 Sandalwood West in Brampton). This program will run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting on Tuesday September 6th, 2016. Stu-dents will meet outside Rowntree Public School and walk to Cassie Campbell under the supervision of program facilitators. This program is offered FREE of charge to children ages 6-13 and focusses on 3 areas: Physical Activ-ity, Eating and Nutrition Education, Wellness and Personal Health Education. This program is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis. Further information, please call 905-840-4041 ext. 791305

Congratulatons to Edem H.!

Edem, a Grade 4 student at Rowntree, finished 3rd in the

WORLD, in this year’s Caribou Cup Math Contest.

Edem placed 3rd out of 6,401 participants.

Excellent work Edem!

2016 Peel Pride Family Picnic

The Peel District School Board's Make Peel Proud Spectrum Committee is proud to be participating at The Peel Pride

Family Picnic. Come and show your Peel Pride as we help celebrate our region's LGBTQ communities at Peel Pride's

2016 Family Picnic. Bring your family and friends to take part in an all ages day full of fun and games. Don't forget to

bring your blanket or chairs, food, drink and sun-wear. Hope to see you there!

When: Saturday, July 16, 2016 (rain or shine)

Where: Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park, Queen Street East and Central Park Drive in Brampton

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

3 steps to quality summer child care for your child

If you have a school-age child, finding summer child care can be a real challenge. But you can follow these three simple steps

to help you choose a program that’s best for your family. It will mean a summer full of fun and learning for your child—and

peace of mind for you.

Step 1

Call Child Care Info Peel

905-890-9432 or 1-888-836-5550

Child care experts provide specific information about summer camps and other child care providers in your neighbourhood.

They can answer your questions and give you information to help you choose the program that’s right for your family.

It’s a good idea to call the info line early to give yourself enough time to investigate potential programs and make your

decision before the program fills up.

Step 2

Schedule an appointment to meet with the program director or to speak over the phone, so that you can get more

information about the program. If possible, visit the program or the facility in which it will be held. The more information

you have, the better you will be able to decide if this program is a good "fit" for your child and your family.

Step 3

When you are checking out summer programs, don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions—it’s the best way to make sure you

have all the information you need. In general, you will want to ask questions about the program, staff, health and

safety practices, food provided, and costs.

For more information, call Child Care Info Peel or visit www.cdrcp.com/ccip.html.

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.

In addition to providing literacy and numeracy assessments, 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: computer portals—guided introduction to the Peel Welcome to School Kits and other Peel resources settlement service information translation of materials to support the reception and assessment process age and grade appropriate educational and related program resources audio-visual materials to explain the adult education program professionally administered child-care (only available during assessment and orientation process) information about various community supports and programming available

For more information about the We Welcome the World Centre and the services they provide, call 905-366-8791.

Celebrating Faith and Culture - August 2016

DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE

August Wiihoon Aboriginal Spirituality

July 31 to August 18 The month of Kamál Bahá'í

August 1 Civic Holiday Canada

August 1 or 2 Lammas Wicca

August 5 Farvardegan Zoroastrianism

August 6 and 19 Transfiguration Christianity

Sunset of August 13 to 14 Tishah B’Av Judaism

August 17 Dharma Day/Ullambana Buddhism

August 17 or 18 Raksha Bandhan Hinduism

August 17 Navroze Zoroastrianism

August 19 to September 6 The month of Asmá' Bahá'í

August 22 Khordad Saal Zoroastrianism

August 24 or 25 Sri Krishna Janmashtami Hinduism

August 30 Paryushan Parva Jainism

MAY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

June 1 All Library books due June 9 Creditview Soccer Tournament

June 9 Cross Country at Wildwood June 13 P.A. Day - No school for students

June 16 Track Meet - Gr. 1 & 2 June 17 Track Meet -Gr. 3, 4 & 5

June 27 Senior Kindergarten Graduation June 28 Gr. 5 Graduation at Fletchers Meadow SS

June 29 Student of Month Assembly June 30 Last Day of School

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Ms. Freire

Ms. Mayer

Ms. Beltran

Hasan

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Neer

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Anuveer

Brandon

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David

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Leah

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Mr. Morton Mrs.Ramsaha Mrs. Mangat Ms. Waite Art Computers French

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