The Artesian Drive Weekly May 22-25

Character Education Monthly Theme: Fairness

The Peel Character traits are important for building and maintaining healthy relationships to achieve a climate for learning and working where everyone can be successful.

For the month of May, the monthly character education theme willfocus on the attribute of Fairness:

Fairness is the act of doing things that treat all people equitably and with respect. Knowing what is fair or unfair is important in helping people get along with each other.

More than merely meaning “equality,” fairness means leveling the playing field and making sure everyone has what they need to succeed.

Without fairness, we leave people behind who might not have the same advantages that many of us do. And so it is vital that we begin teaching our children to be fair at an early age so that the culture they create as adults is one which gives everyone the chance to prosper.

Ask your child…

Your bedtime is 8 pm. Your little brother’s bedtime is 7 pm. Is this fair? Why or why not?

THIS WEEK'S EVENTS

Monday,May 21

Victoria Day!No School, see you tomorrow at 8:20 am!

Tuesday,May 21Day 1

● EQAO (am only)

● Solo Talent Show Auditions all week (both NBs)

● Little Jammers in Room 201 (10:10-10:50 for those who registered)

Wednesday,May 23Day 2

WALKING WEDNESDAY!● EQAO (am only)

● Kindergarten Trip to Springridge Farm

● Grade 5 Trip to Erin Centre (pm)

● Pizza Day

Thursday,May 24Day 3

● EQAO (am only)

● Grade 2 Trip to the Peel Water Festival

● Karate Kids in the gym (10:10-10:50 for those who registered)

● Zumba in the Atrium (10:10 – 10:50 for those registered)

Friday, May 25Day 4 ● Jump Rope for Heart

● Pizza Day

What’s Happening at Artesian:

● Week of May 27 - Bike to School Week

● May 28, 29, 30 - EQAO (mornings only)

● May 28 – Twins Day

● June 6 – Grade 1 trip to Harbour Front, Tribal Vision DancersThe Spirit of Turtle Island

● June 11 – PL Day – No School

● June 13 – ISRC, Knights in the Classroom, Staff Meeting

● June 19 – Play Day, Talent Show

● June 20 – Junior Track meet at Oscar Peterson

● June 21 – Beach Day, Grade 4 Choir

● June 26 – Kindergarten trip to Erin Meadows Library

● June 27 – Grade 5 Graduation

● June 28 – Climate Assembly, Canada Day, Last Day of School for students

What’s Happening at Artesian:

We welcomed Junior kindergarten students to Artesian Drive this week to meet their teachers, explore the classroom and learn about play-based learning.

We look forward to welcoming our new students back to school in September!

PALS has begun at Artesian Drive, and what a wonderful first week it has been!

This week PALS leaders have been outside at first nutrition break teaching students in Grades 1 to 3 to play, What time is it Mr. Wolf?, Noodle Tag, and Skipping Games. Our younger students are learning about following the rules of a game, taking turns and having fun with friends!

I wonder what games we’ll play next week? Students can look for PALS leaders in the red shirts to join in at a game every first nutrition break.