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Items of Interest
STEM NIGHT
Thank you to all parents, students, staff and community
members for attending Central Park’s STEM NIGHT. We had a
tremendous turnout with a positive buzz about all things STEM.
It was great to see parents as involved as students at the
various activities. At Central Park we continue to emphasize
that students need to acquire and
develop transferable skills
that will serve them
well with all future
endeavours in a
world that is always
evolving. It was great
to see students
demonstrate problem
solving, collaboration, persevervrance, critical thinking and
innovation. These are the skills that will prepare them well for
the challenges and barriers that lie ahead.
Special thanks to our School Council who have supported our
technology requests with their fundraising dollars. The school is
in the midst of acquiring additional chromobooks, LCD
projectors, LEGO Robotics, LEGO mechanics and Bots in an
u p d a t e December 5, 2017
Central Park P.S.
100 Central Park Drive, Markham ON L3P 7G2
Phone : 905-940-1444, Fax: 905-940-1455, email: [email protected]
website: www.centralpark.ps.yrdsb.ca Twitter: @CPPSMarkham
Upcoming
Items:
Olde Tyme Christmas Parade –
Dec 1
Hour of Code – Dec 4 to 10
Toy &Food Drive – Dec 4 to 15
FDK Winter Concert – Dec 14 @
12p.m. – Families are welcomed
Markville S.S. – Grade 8 Open
House – Dec 13th
MADD Presentation – Dec 18
Celebration in Song – Dec 19
Last Day of School – Dec 22
First Day Back to School – Jan 8
School Council
The next school council
meeting will be held on
Tuesday Jan. 9th from 6:30-
8pm in the Central Park
Learning Commons. All
Parents are welcome.
Remaining Council
Meeting Dates:
Jan. 9, Feb. 6,
Apr. 3 (tentative), May 1 &
Jun. 5
http://bit.ly/CPPS_School_
Council
effort to support our current modern learning and teaching
practices.
Hour of Code will take place from Dec. 4 – 10. The Hour of
Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science,
designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn
the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of
computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to
celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding
activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts.
Check out the tutorials and activities. This grassroots campaign
is supported by over 400 partners and 200,000 educators
worldwide.
Youth Supporting Youth
The Social Justice League and the Athletic Council are running
a Toy Drive campaign in support of the children at Sick Kids
Hospital. We hope to make a difference in the lives of children
with your generous donations. We are looking to collect small
item, stocking stuffer type toys (ex. fidget toys, rubics cube,
crayons, colouring books, etc.). We are also conducting a
food drive of non-perishable food items in support of our local
food bank. Please ensure that items donated are not nearing
their expiry date. This time of year can be happy time for
many and challenging for some. We wish to instill the spirit of
giving in our students so that they realize the value in
supporting those in our community who are in need. Thank
you in advance for your support and generosity.
Grade 8 Open House @ Markville S.S. – Dec. 13th,
6:30 p.m.
Grade 8 students and their parents are encouraged to attend
Markville Secondary School’s open house to gain a better
understanding of what lies ahead for CPPS students
transitioning into high school. All students will initially register
with their home school – Markville, even if students plan to
transfer to another high school. It is advised that all families
make an effort to attend the open house to tour the school,
ask questions and learn more about current school initiatives.
This will also be a good opportunity to inquiry about transfer
protocols for those entertaining other high school options.
NO McDonald’s or Tim Hortons Products at School
Central Park is a peanut free environment due to the numerous
students who may suffer the effects of anaphalaxis – a deathly
reaction to allergens such as peanuts or peanut by-products. These
establishments (McDonald’s and Tim Hortons) no longer ensure that
their products are peanut-free in which case we kindly ask that
families respect the safety of our children and not send these food
items to school. Thank you for your consideration and understanding.
Flu season is nearly here. Be prepared by getting the flu shot as
early as possible.
How can the flu be avoided?
• Get the flu shot!
• Wash your hands well and often with soap and warm water.
If soap and water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based
hand sanitizer
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or
sneeze and throw the tissue out immediately. Wash your
hands afterward. Cough into your upper sleeve if you don’t
have a tissue.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• Avoid large crowds and stay home when you are sick
• Keep common surfaces and items clean and disinfected
Come to School Dress for the Weather
During the cold winter months, students can stay warm by
wearing layers of loose-fitting clothing, a hat, scarf, and mittens
or gloves. If students walk to school, bright coloured and
reflective pieces of clothing help make them visible to
motorists and traffic. Students should also consider bringing
extra pants and socks in case they get wet.
The principal decides at the time of each recess whether
students will remain inside, or go out for shortened or full period
recess by keeping a close eye on weather conditions,
including temperature, wind chill, sun/cloud conditions and
wind velocity. Send your child to school dressed and ready for
outdoor play. Students will be supervised in their classroom
during recess and lunch hour whenever an indoor recess is
necessary.