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 ~

Please note: School council meeting date changed from June 11th to June 18th (please see agenda below)

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.

LINK TO 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/calendar/Pages/default.aspx

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) FUN FAIR!

A HUGE thank you to everyone involved in the planning and running of the Fun Fair and Anniversary celebration. Thank you staff, students, and especially School Council for all of their hard work

BAND TRIP TO WONDERLAND

Oscar Peterson Public School School Council Meeting **June 18, 2018 7:00pm

Welcome – Melanie Wright and Randi Mayor Acceptance of May 2018 Meeting minutes Administrator’s Report/School Report - Mr. Shabbar and Ms. Baines - School Organization/placements - Grade 8 Graduation - School Council Report - Current events Events: Fun Fair Review – Tina Day Financial Report - Rebecca Holohan Teacher Requests – Melanie and Rebecca Teacher Tea – Melanie, requests for baking and/or donations to purchase food for June 20th Next meeting for 2018/2019 school year will be October 1st Motion to Adjourn the Meeting

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

IMPORTANT BUS INFORMATION FOR BB1 and SUMMER INSTITUTE STUDENTS:

Oscar Peterson - Daily Routes: For Building Bridges to Grade one and Summer Institute

Bus Dates Pick up Time School Pick Up/Drop off End Destination

Bus #1 July 3-6 July 9-13 July 16-20 July 23-27 July 30-Aug. 3 Aug. 7-10

8:40 8:53

1. Summitview PS 2. Glad Park

9:00 Oscar Peterson PS

Return Trip July 3-6 July 9-13 July 16-20 July 23-27 July 30-Aug. 3 Aug. 7-10

3:30 3:37

1. Oscar Peterson PS 2. Glad Park PS

3:50 Summitview PS

THANK YOU!

Thank you to OPPS students, families, and staff:

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.

STUDENT MEDICATION/EPI-PENS ETC.

Student medication and epi-pens etc. that are in the office need to be picked up by June 28th.

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.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

The office is closed in the summer, and re-opens August 27th (daily 8:00am-4:00pm).

UPCOMING

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

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 18th: School Council Meeting 7:00 Library; all welcome (agenda attached)

June 19th: Regional Track and Field

June 20th: Day of Arafat (Hajj)

June 21st: Litha

June 25th: Gr. 7 Trip

June 25th: Gr. 8 Graduation

June 27th: Gr. 8 Trip to Toronto

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)