This week at Oscar Peterson P.S.

♦ Farooq Shabbar, Principal ♦ Vivienne Baines, Vice Principal ♦ Shawn Bredin, Superintendent of Schools (905) 895-5155 ♦ Loralea Carruthers, Trustee (905) 953-0562 ♦ OPPS Phone: (905) 642-1236 Fax: (905) 642-5938 ♦ Website: http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/oscarpeterson.ps

~ Printed copies of the weekly newsletter available in the office ~

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FUN FAIR AND 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Our School Council members, along with the support of parents and family members and staff, have been busy planning the annual Oscar Peterson Fun Fair. This event takes many hours of work and dedication and we appreciate the efforts of everyone involved in planning and supporting this community-wide event. The Fair runs 11am to 3pm, with a special 10th Anniversary celebration taking place at noon. We hope to see you all there!

Here is what you need to know for Saturday's FUN FAIR:

Friday:

- Pre-sale tickets available for pick up from the office from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Cakes/bake sale items can be delivered to the office until 5:00 PM *** CAKE BOXES AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE!

Saturday:

Fair from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm - open to the public!

- Cakes and Bake Sale items can be delivered starting at 9:00 am - please bring cakes/baked goods before 11:00 am - volunteers will guide you on where to take them. - Pre-sale tickets/wristbands available for pick up in the front lobby by the office starting at 11:00 am. - Tickets/wristbands available for purchase for cash only in the front lobby and in the back tarmac starting at 11:00 am. - BRING CASH for the food trucks and vendors and ticket/wristband purchases - tickets are for games, face painting, balloonist, bake sale, cake walk, water/coffee, silent auction/raffle etc. Wristbands are for the inflatable "jumpy-castles" - 1 per child. 12:00 pm - 10th Anniversary celebration in the gym - come celebrate with performances by the band and special presentations. Cake will be served and you can watch this year's teacher challenge - donut eating contest!

EARLY DISMISSAL-THURSDAY JUNE 28th

All schools in the York Region District School Board are committed to improving student achievement and well-being. On Thursday, June 28, 2018, an early release day will take place to allow elementary teachers and support staff to take part in meetings during the afternoon of that day. These meetings will allow for school staff to engage in culminating activities regarding the review and revision of the School’s Improvement Plan as well as year-end and transition activities that support student success.

As has been our practice in the past, students will attend school during the morning of Thursday, June 28, 2018 only. Students will be dismissed early that day at 11:50 a.m. Arrangements will be made to ensure that students who are normally bused to and from school will receive transportation at this time. Parents/guardians whose children attend after school child care should make appropriate arrangements to address this change in schedule.

SUMMER INSTITUTE

Looking for summer learning and fun activities for students entering Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8? Summer Institute offers academic, recreational and athletic programs and activities with intentional links to the Ontario Curriculum.

The program runs for six weeks during July and August. It is offered at 11 school sites around York Region, including Oscar Peterson PS.

For more information on dates, programs and locations, please visit the Summer Institute page on www.yrdsb.ca.

Families can register on line, as well as in person or by mail.

Base Registration Weekly Fees:

York Region District School Board students: $105 (4 day weeks) $120 (5 day weeks)

Non- York Region District School Board students: $130 (4 day weeks) $155 (5 day weeks)

MOVING? REGISTERING?

The staffing process for the 2017-2018 school year is well underway. As part of this planning process, it is essential that you communicate with your child’s teacher and the office if you plan to move, resulting in a possible change of school. Staffing of schools is based on specific numbers of students expected to attend. This includes students registering for Kindergarten. As a result, if you are aware of a family friend and/or neighbour that resides in our enrolment area, please encourage them to register at Oscar Peterson for the Full Day Every Day Kindergarten Program as soon as possible.

LOST AND FOUND ITEMS

Please remind students to check the lost and found bins at school. Any items remaining at the end of the school year will be donated.

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UPCOMING

Wednesdays: Subway lunch (if ordered) Fridays: Pizza lunch (if ordered)

Saturday June 2nd: FUN FAIR and 10th Anniversary Celebration

June 4th: PA Day (no school for students)

June 5th-8th: Bike-to-School Week

June 8th: Volunteer Reception

June 11th: Lailat-ul-Qadr

June 11th: Social Justice Presentations (gr. 6-8)

June 12th: Area Track and Field (junior)

June 13th: Area Track and Field (intermediate)

June 14th: Track and Field raindate

June 15th: Eid-ul-Fitr

June 16th: Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji

June 19th: Regional Track and Field

June 20th: Day of Arafat (Hajj)

June 21st: Litha

June 21st: Gr. 8 Trip to Toronto

June 25th: Gr. 7 Trip

June 25th: Gr. 8 Graduation

June 28th: Last day of school for students--early dismissal 11:50 a.m.

June 29th-July 3rd: Ghambar Maidyoshem

June 29th: PA Day (no school for students)