890 Old Derry Road West, Mississauga, ON, L5W 1A1. Phone: 905-564-5735. Fax: 905-564-0578

Principal: Mrs. J. Marshall Vice-Principal: Mr. P. Anderson Office Manager: Mrs. M. Collins

Superintendent: Dr. S. Moynihan (905)-366-8800 x1308 School Trustee: Mr J. White (905) 890-1099

One of our goals at Meadowvale Village

Public School is to teach our students

the importance of punctuality. When

students are late for school, they miss

the introductory instructions for the day

and interrupt lessons that are already in

progress for the children in the class. We

are asking all parents for their

cooperation in assisting their children

to arrive at school on time. The outside

doors are locked at 9:10a.m. Students

arriving after this time are late and must

enter the school by the front door. The

students are encouraged to be aware of

the time that they must leave home in

order to arrive at school on time.

The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week during the week of

November 16 to 22. Across the Peel board, schools use many programs and initiatives to prevent bullying

and to intervene when bullying happens. Though the programs vary, their messages are consistent.

Students are taught to: define bullying, identify forms of bullying, identify roles in bullying relation-

ships, for example the person who bullies, the target, the bystander or the trusted advocate,

determine how to safely “choose action” to prevent and intervene in bullying & harassment, demonstrate

character attributes and be a leader to help maintain positive and safe school communities. Every school has a

Climate for Learning and Working Team which is required to develop a Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan

as part of the School Success Plan. Also, every employee who is involved in the care and service of students is

obligated to report in writing to the school administration any action for which the Principal must consider

suspension or expulsion. Bullying is an offence that must be considered for suspension. Bullying Awareness and

Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13: The Accepting Schools Act, that came into effect

on September 1, 2012. For more information, visit: www.peelschools.org/aboutus/safeschools/bullying/ or

www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html Have a great month! Jane Marshall

On Thursday, October 2, 2014 some of the Grade 5 students had

the privilege of going to a huge conference called, "We Day" at the

Air Canada Center. At "We Day" the Grade 5's learned about

social, educational, technological and economical

empowerment. They were able to see Spencer West, Chris

Hadfield, Queen Noor of Jordan, Antonia Barbaric, Robin Wisowaty

etc. A bunch of musicians were also there such as Hedley, R5,

Neverest and Kendrick Lamar. They talked about the organization,

Free the Children and the many campaigns; We Create Change,

We Scare Hunger, We Are Silent, and We are Rafikis. It was a lot

of fun. They were inspired and challenged to change the world. Our

students have already changed our community with all of the food

donations here at our school this Fall. Watch for more upcoming

events on how the Grade 5's are going to challenge our students

here at MVPS to change our community and our world!" (Nathan,

Olivia and Dhruv from 5A)

PLEASE NOTE: Whenever you enter the building you MUST notify the office, sign-in and pick up a visitor

badge. At Meadowvale Village we try to provide continuity and a stable environment for ALL students to learn.

We asked some of our grade five student about painting the mural,

Sidewalk Safety Parents escorting their children to and from

school are reminded to walk on the

sidewalk, especially in the kindergarten

area. We want to teach children that the

safest way to reach their destination is to

walk on the sidewalk and cross at the

marked crosswalks.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Please ensure that you are dropping off

and picking up your children on

Meadowvale Village P.S. property. There

are staff members on duty to ensure that

the children are supervised and safe at all

times.

Making family reading a part of your daily routine will help

your child to become a lifelong reader and learner.

Attending our Scholastic Book Fair provides fast, easy

access to great new books for your home library. By attend-

ing the Scholastic Book Fair you are supporting our school’s

literary fundraising efforts. Every purchase you make, puts

valuable resources back into our school library. Students

who make a purchase at our Book Fair are eligible to enter a

draw and possibly win $25 in books for your home and $25

in books for your child’s classroom. Please see the book fair

flyer and memo for complete details.

Book Fair Dates and Times

Monday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4:

classes visit the book fair to create wish lists (books they would like to purchase)

Wednesday, November 5

book fair is open to parents from 3:40 pm to 6:00 pm

Wednesday, November 5 and Thursday, November 6

book fair is open to students from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Thank you in advance for supporting this literary fundraiser!

Brandon said, ‘It was pretty fun. It

was a fun experience to help paint

the walls of the school. It helped

me learn how to paint and make

different textures.’

Kreshana said, ‘It was fun

and hard at the same time

because you had to mix

the cool colours, the warm

colours and both together.

Naseeb said, ‘We got a lot of opportunities that some

students in the school did not get. It was fun and we got

to express ourselves.’

Chyanne said, ‘It was a

really fun experience doing

the art. Sometimes people

stuck with their original

plan, while some people like

me did it freestyle and

that’s what art is all about.

Kenneth said, ‘It was a

really fun experience and

you could use your

imagination with shapes.

Amolika said, ‘I had a really good time painting because it

was my first time and I really like to try new things. I had

not painted on the wall before.’

Kabir said, ‘It was a really fun experience and

it was good to contribute to what the school

looks like. It’s my last year so it was fun to do

something like this before I go.’

Devon said, ‘I thought it was fun because

you could express your feelings. If you felt

mad you could draw pointy lines and if you

were happy you could draw curly lines.

Amy said, ‘We were lucky to have

this artistic opportunity because

school doesn’t do that much like this.’

Dalya said, ‘I think it was

a really fun experience for

me because I don’t get to

paint often.’

Akran said, ‘It was a good experience that we got to use hot and

cold colours. It opened up our

creative world and we learned at lot.’

Ivory said, ‘Painting the mural was great

because I like painting and I got to design

what people would see on the wall.’

Arnav said, ‘Painting the mural was

great. I enjoy painting so it was a

good experience.’

D A T E S F O R Y O U R D I A R Y

Please remember the following dates:

Book Fair November 3—Nov 6, 2014

Progress Report Cards go home November 7, 2014

Remembrance Day Assembly November 11, 2014

Photo re-take day November 12, 2014

Reporting to Parents The evening of November 13, 2014

Reporting to Parents November 14, 2014 ***No school for students***

Spirit Day—Pink day November 19, 2014

School Council Meeting November 20, 2014

Assembly—Co-operation November 21, 2014 ***Wear school colours***

Spirit day—Stripes and Polka Dots November 28, 2014

Meadowvale Village P.S. Remembers

The Remembrance Day observances at MVPS are particularly poignant this year for many

reasons. This year is significant because it marks a number of anniversaries and milestones in our

country's history. As always we are commemorating Remembrance Day to ensure that the sacrifices

and achievements of those who served in times of war, military conflict and in peace support

missions are recognized and remembered.

2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of WWI; it is the 75th anniversary of the

beginning of WWII; the 70th anniversary of the Italian Campaign; the 70th anniversary of D-Day and

the Battle of Normandy; the 50th anniversary of Canadian Peacekeeping in Cyprus; the 40th

anniversary of loss of nine Canadian peacekeepers in the Middle East; the end of Canada's military

mission in Afghanistan and the rededication of the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

In order to highlight these many significant points in our history, Meadowvale will recognize

November as our Month of Remembrance. We have been working together to makes thousands of

poppies to hang in the windows of our school to honour those Canadians who gave their lives to

give us the peaceful society we enjoy today. The poppies will remain in the windows for the month of

November. As always, we will also be sending Postcards for Peace to the members of our armed

forces stationed around the world.

Our Remembrance Day Assembly will be held on November 11, 2014 at 10:30a.m. All parents are

welcome to attend. As it is a solemn occasion, we ask that parents do not photograph the

performances or speakers at this assembly.

Congratulations to the grade 3, 4 and 5 Cross Country Running Team yesterday as they performed superbly at the meet.

They finished 2nd

overall out of 14 schools!

There were over 500 competitors at the race! The team had four top 3 finishes out of 6 races! The gr. 3 boys were 1st overall, the gr.3 girls were 2nd overall, the gr. 4 girls were 3rd overall, and gr. 5 boys were 3rd overall.

The team also had 7 individuals in the top 10 which is an amazing feat considering there were approximately 84 runners in each heat:

Yashica finished 3rd overall in gr. 3 girls

Julianna finished 6th overall in gr. 3 girls

Jerron finished 6th overall in gr. 3 boys

Saran finished 6th overall in gr. 4 boys

Riya finished 6th overall in gr. 4 girls

Emma finished 9th overall in gr. 5 girls

Owen finished 8th overall in gr. 5 boys

The 36 member team consisted of Grade 3 Girls: Yashica, Mila Julianna, Saihaj, Anika, Sarah Ahmad; Grade

3 Boys: Khaleel, Karan, Jordan, Jerron, Adam, Ahmed; Grade 4 Girls:Riya, Holly, Despina, Kaleigh, Krisha,

Sineka; Grade 4 Boys: Karl, Michael, Saran, Imran, Ethan, Arman; Grade 5 Girls: Iman, Emma, Sofia, Madi-

son, Victoria, Tarini; Grade 5 Boys: Vikram, Xander, Owen, Dhruv, Pathmann, Spencer, and Akram.

Great job team as Mr. Arthur, Mrs. Holt and MVPS are proud of your hard work, dedication, and success.

W I N T E R B U S S A F E T Y

The following winter school bus safety tips will help to keep your child safe throughout the winter months.

Allow extra time to get to your bus stop.

Wear bright clothing so the bus can see you in the early morning and late evening.

Stand away from where the bus stops. Buses need extra room to stop when there is snow and ice.

Use the handrail when boarding or exiting the bus to prevent slipping on wet or icy steps or road surfaces.

Dress properly—winter clothing, hats, and boots will keep you warm.

Don't throw snowballs at the bus or other children waiting for the bus.

Don't slide on the snow or ice patches in driveways or on the street.

Don't push or shove around the bus. Someone could fall down on the ice and get hurt.

On very rare occasions, buses are late because of weather conditions or mechanical problems. Talk to your child about what to do if the bus is late. Here are some suggestions:

When possible, wait with your child for the bus.

Make sure your child knows a phone number where he can reach you or another trusted adult.

Teach your child how and where to get help. Talk to your child about what a "safe" stranger is.

Help your child set up a bus stop buddy system so your child has someone to wait with for the bus.

Is Extended French right for

my child?

If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2015, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to register your child in Extended French.

What is the program like? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the program?

One way to help answer these questions is to attend the information meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Extended French school your child would attend.

To find out the Extended French school your child would attend:

call the school in your area

visit our website www.peelschools.org/French

call 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212

Registration

Registration for Grade 7 Extended French for the 2015-16 school year will be available online at www.peelschools.org/French on Monday Nov. 24, 2014 at 9 a.m.

The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4 p.m. Registrants after that date will be put on a waiting list.

Important dates

Information meeting Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at 7 p.m.

Registration opens Monday Nov. 24, 2014 at 9 a.m.

Registration deadline Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at 4 p.m.

Students have different needs, interests and abilities—our schools offer great educational opportunities to help all students achieve. For students looking for a more focused, specialized program, here are some options: Regional programs start in grades 6, 7 and 9 Students in regional programs still complete all of the requirements of the Ontario curriculum, but there is an increased focus on an area of interest. Programs include: Actively in Motion (AIM) Advanced Placement Arts Arts and Technology Graphic Design Management: Flexography International Baccalaureate International Business and Technology International and Executive Leadership Academy SciTech Sports Strings Truck and Coach Technology Specialist High Skills Major programs start in grade 11 Specialist High Skills Major programs allow students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector, while meeting the requirements to graduate from secondary school. Students gain sector-recognized certification and career-relevant training. The programs support the transition after graduation to apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace. Peel board schools offer Specialist High Skills Major programs in the following area. Arts & Culture Business and Entrepreneurial Studies Construction Environment Health and Wellness Hospitality and Tourism Information and Communications Technology Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services Manufacturing Non-Profit Sports Transportation More options for Peel board students co-operative education programs provide workplace experience extended French starts in grade 7 dual credit programs allow student to earn college credits at the same time as secondary school credits alternative programs are available for students who need flexible school hours, are dealing with unique situations, or require more support Our guidance counsellors can help students determine which courses will best meet their needs, interests and abilities—contact the school to make an appointment. For more information about regional programs, Specialist High Skills Major programs and other programs of choice available to Peel board students, visit www.makingmyway.ca.

Insπre. Gr23ness. 2gether.

“Ugh. Math.” Unfortunately, this is the attitude many students (and adults) have about math. If we're going to help our students achieve numeracy greatness, we need to turn these negative attitudes into positive ones. So, our three-year math strategy, EngageMath, starts with something we have enormous influence over— our attitude towards math.

Everyone is born with a math gene

According to Stanford University Professor Carol Dweck, students who believe that intelligence or math and science ability is a fixed trait are at a significant disadvantage compared to students who believe their abilities can be developed. Like anything else, our talents and abilities in math are nurtured only if we have a growth mindset about them. A “Yes I can” attitude when it comes to numeracy is the first step. A “Count on Us” attitude comes next.

tip sheets Homework Help Mathies.ca mathematics curriculum

Online math parent resources

While the Peel board’s EngageMath strategy plans out certain actions, it is by no means a magic bullet to answering the questions and challenges surrounding numeracy and student achievement. Math success for all our students requires a strong partnership between home and school. That's why we're committed to providing you with the parent resources you need to help us boost math achievement. Online resources to help you support your child or teen's numeracy success are available on the Peel board’s website at http://www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild/math. There you will find links to:

Hold the date: Parent Numeracy & Beyond Conference

Saturday, April 18, 2015 – 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Fletcher’s Meadow Secondary School, Brampton

Plan to attend our annual, free Parent Conference on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Take one day to enjoy: a powerful keynote presentation focused on math success your choice of more than 45 practical workshops facilitated by Peel board staff a display area with educational exhibits from local organizations This year, a large number of morning workshops will provide parents with strategies to help you support math

success at home. Brochures will be sent home with all Peel students in January. Registration will open at that

time and information will also be posted to www.peelschools.org.

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