Can you believe it’s

June already?

Dad’s BBQ and 60th

Anniversary

Celebration!

Time to say

goodbye….

What a Great Giving

Community!

Mr. Anthony K. Edwards

Superintendent

905-366-8800

Mrs. Janet McDougald

Trustee / Chair

905-278-1402

June 2016

1376 Glenwood Drive Mississauga, ON L5G 2X1

http://schools.peelschools.org/1279

Phone 905-278-8991 Fax 905-278-1595

Jennifer El Refaie, Principal Catherine Morrison, Office Manager

It is hard to believe that once again we are fast approaching the end of our school year together. Doesn’t it seem to

have blinked by? This year our annual Dads’ BBQ holds a special significance, as Kenollie PS is celebrating 60 great

years! As always, the Dads’ BBQ is an event not to be missed! However, this year’s event, to be held on Wednesday,

June 8th from 4:30-7:30 pm will have some very special activities! Here is a list of the special events so that you don’t

miss out!

All Day June 8th: We are inviting students and staff to dress like they are from a Kenollie Decade! We look

forward to seeing all of the great costumes!

All Day June 8th: We will have a special guest book for signatures of those who visit during the day or during the

Dads’ BBQ.

All Day June 8th: We will have a group of students giving school tours throughout the day to those who are

visiting from years past.

At the Dads’ BBQ: We will be sharing a video from our 60th Anniversary Concert – held May 18th, featuring all

of our classes.

At the Dads’ BBQ: We will have a special ceremony during the Dads’ BBQ at 5:30 pm to recognize our 60th,

including some special speeches and a cake cutting ceremony.

We are looking forward to seeing you all there to celebrate our great year together!

At this time of year we also like to extend warm wishes and say goodbye to our Graduating class of students! We are

very excited for all of our graduates and look forward to honouring them at the Graduation Ceremony on Wednesday,

June 29th at 1:30 pm. We would also like to extend well wishes to some of our K-5 students and their families as they

transition to new schools for September. We will miss you all and would like to warmly extend our thanks for all that

you have contributed to the Kenollie community. Through your participation, volunteering, many fundraising activities

and efforts you have had a significant impact on Kenollie and our school and community has truly benefitted. We wish

you all continued success!

Finally, we would like to draw your attention to page 3 of the newsletter where we wish some of our staff members a

fond farewell; Mme. Zbogar and Ms Dennis-Moore will be moving on to new roles at other schools for September.

We know that change is difficult, but we thank you for all that you have done to make a difference here at Kenollie

Public School.

As always at this time of the year I like to draw special attention and

thanks to the very generous Kenollie Community! In addition to the

amazing funds raised to support our school (please see page 3 for a list of

all of the amazing supports provided through School Council funds!), our

families have come together this year to support SOAR, Fort McMurray,

The Terry Fox Foundation and are currently raising funds for the Heart

and Stroke Foundation through participation in Jump Rope for Heart!

Your giving nature trickles down to the children and many of them

approach me with their own ideas and initiatives (please see page 3 for

more details). For example, with a goal to raise funds for Fort McMurray,

Emma H. and Keeley B. held a lemonade fundraiser over the weekend and

raised $105.00! Way to go girls!

Community events like this, where we all come together to support one another are what make Kenollie a truly

wonderful place to work and learn! Have a happy summer everyone, I can’t wait to come back to Kenollie in

September when we can do it all over again!

Sincerely,

Jennifer El Refaie, Proud Principal of Kenollie Public School

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone out at this year’s

BBQ, the 34th year of this Kenollie community tradition.

Thank you in advance to this year’s organizing team and all the

other parents supporting this wonderful event!

If you are able to volunteer at the event please email

kenolliedadsbbq@gmail.com.

Grade 6 Graduation is scheduled for

Wednesday, June 29th at 1:30 p.m.

in the School Gymnasium

We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments

of our wonderful graduates! Special thanks to the many Grade

4 parents involved in orchestrating this year’s event!

June 1 Track & Field Practice 8:15 am

EQAO 9:00-10:40 am

Sub Day

Kinder Science (final) 12:15 pm

Gr. 4 & 5 Kickball Practice 3:30-4:30 pm

Mad Science (final) 3:35-4:35 pm

June 2 EQAO 9:00-10:40 am

Lunch Moms

Art for Kids 3:30-5:00 pm

Badminton Club 3:45 pm

June 3 Track & Field Meet 8:45 am - 1:30 pm

Gr.3 Class Trip 9:15 am

June 6 Clay Lady (all day)

EQAO 9:00-10:40 am

Pita Pit Lunch (final of 4)

Gr. 4 & 5 Kickball Practice 3:30-4:30 pm

School Council Meeting 7:00 pm

June 7 Clay Lady (all day)

EQAO 9:00-10:40 am

Lunch Moms

Lego Robotics 12:15 pm

Badminton Club 3:45 pm

June 8 Dress Like You’re from a Kenollie Decade Day - 50¢ for SOAR

Clay Lady (morning)

60th Anniversary Guestbook Signing

Grand Opening of Memory Wall

EQAO catch-up (if needed)

Sub Day

Gr. 4 & 5 Kickball Practice 3:30-4:30 pm

DADS’ BBQ 4:30-7:30 pm

June 9 EQAO catch-up (if needed)

Lunch Moms

Art for Kids 3:30-5:00 pm

Badminton Club 3:45 pm

June 10 Jump Rope for Heart (all day)

Kickball Tournament

June 13 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY DAY - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

June 14 Lunch Moms

Badminton Club 3:45 pm

June 15 Sub Day

Volunteer Tea 1:30 pm

June 16 EduCan 9:30 am

Lunch Moms

Jr. Special Invite 1:30 pm

Art for Kids 3:30-5:00 pm

Badminton Club (final) 3:45 pm

June 17 Beach Day Spirit Day - 50¢ for SOAR

June 20 Talent Show Dress Rehearsal 9:30 am

Lost & Found Week (items on display , please claim)

June 21 Talent Show Dress Rehearsal 9:30 am

Lunch Moms

June 22 Talent Show Performance for whole school 9:30 am

Sub Day

June 23 Lunch Moms

June 24 Scorch Assembly 9:15 am

Pizza Day

Save the date! Calling all volunteers!

In appreciation for all that you do for the students and staff at

Kenollie, we would like to invite you to our Volunteer

Appreciation Tea being held on Wednesday, June 15th. In

keeping with tradition, refreshments are provided by the

Kenollie PS staff.

The Kenollie Staff thanks you

for your support!

June 27 Kindergarten Play Day (PM only)

June 28 Lunch Moms

Report Cards sent home

June 29 Sub Day

Graduation Ceremony 1:30 pm

June 30 Red & White Day - 50¢ for SOAR

Awards Assembly 9:15 am

Lunch Moms

FINAL DAY OF SCHOOL

A special thank you to all School Council representatives who have

worked so diligently on behalf of the Kenollie parent community.

Their service is sincerely appreciated. A special thanks to members

who have completed their terms, Laura Halbert (Co-Chair), Allison

Mullet (Co-Chair and Treasurer) and Shaylene Finch (Secretary), for

their hard work and selfless dedication to their roles on School

Council this past year. They have given a lot of time and energy and

will be greatly missed. It has been a pleasure working alongside this

amazing team of parents!

School Council executive positions are elected annually and

nomination forms and more information will be sent home in early

September.

Together you have raised money to purchase many wonderful

enhancements for the students of Kenollie Public School to enjoy

throughout the school year.

Thanks to your support we were able to purchase the following items

and/or experiences this school year:

“Scientists in the School” presentations for each of our classes,

Kindergarten to Grade 6

The Clay Lady - art program for all students in K-6

Teacher discretionary (for in-class projects as determined by

students and staff)

Principal’s discretionary (used to support student presentations,

character education and trips)

X-Movement Workshops (including both dance and leadership/

sports classes for all K-6 students)

Silver Birch and Blue Spruce books for the annual Forest of

Reading series

Renewal Library books

Support for the Grade Six Graduation ceremony

Gym equipment (various items including a brand new volleyball

system that will be used for years to come)

Extra-Curricular support (e.g., transportation and tournament fees,

etc.)

Financial Literacy Workshops for all students in K-6 and a parent

workshop

New soccer goal posts (to be installed over the summer)

32 new trees

Holiday Play decorations—including banners we will use for

assemblies to come!

Happy Strandz Lice Checks for all students

Drying racks for art work

New Asus laptops for use within classrooms by all students

Outdoor Wireless Speaker

We have also held money back for some exciting projects this

summer. Along with funds raised during the Dads’ BBQ we are

looking to add a new baseball diamond and install our new soccer goal

posts! We can’t wait to show you all the changes in store for

September 2016!

Thank you once again for everything you do to

help Kenollie students thrive!

As always with this time of the year, I would like to take some time to

wish those leaving Kenollie a fond farewell. It has been an incredible

year, and we wish you all of the very best!

Our first goodbye is for Mme Zbogar. It’s hard to believe that you

only started with us two years ago and we are saying goodbye! You

have done a remarkable job bringing our team sports participation to

new heights! Over the past year, Mme Zbogar has organized a

student team for soccer, European Handball, Kickball, Volleyball, and

Track & Field. In addition, she also organized intramurals like

Quidditch, Badminton, and Volleyball. Your expertise in the gym as

our PE and Health teacher also brought our school to a new level!

And this is all in addition to your French Program! Thanks for

making French such a passion for many of our students! I know that

your work has lead to more students than normal choosing the

Extended French program at GreenGlade Senior Public School.

Mme Zbogar is returning to her previous school, Conestoga Public

School, where she will resume her role as Core French teacher.

Although we are sad to see her go, we would like to wish her all of the

very best as she transitions! Best wishes from all of us here at

Kenollie!

Our only other good-bye for this school year is Ms Dennis-Moore!

Once again, we were so thrilled to have Ms Dennis-Moore working

with our staff and students, as she does such a remarkable job! Ms.

Dennis-Moore was covering for Mrs. Foster while she was at home

with her new baby and her family! It was a pleasure having Ms

Dennis-Moore continue in this role throughout this school year and I

know that she will be greatly missed by her students, families and

many staff within the school. Thanks for making such an

incredible difference with your students and for all of the

new technology and communication tools you introduced

us to! I know that you will all join me in wishing Ms

Dennis-Moore good luck with the upcoming hiring

opportunities that will be taking place throughout the

summer.

During our May Scorch Assembly, 3 of our Kenollie students, Oscar,

Henry and Matilda B. announced a very special upcoming series of

recess activities for Primary students! They made announcements this

week, held a sign-up and attending a meeting with Ms El Refaie.

Starting next week, on Tuesday and Thursday, students in Grades 1—

3 will be able to participate in the first sport—Gaga Ball! I know that

there was a flurry of activity at the sign-up location this week and I

am excited to support this student led initiative!

I am thrilled to announce that there are two other

student led initiatives happening at our school!

Jaya B. and Sofia S-P. have been busy making and

selling their book marks in support of the Fort

McMurray relief effort. This week saw great sales and the girls look

forward to announcing their total at the next Scorch Assembly!

Finally, coming on June 22nd, three students in Grade 4 Keeley B.,

Meghan O., and Paige S. are organizing a student dance party outside

during the lunch hour. More details will follow on the

announcements, but we wanted you to save the date for this

fun event. The students are raising funds for the World

Wildlife Foundation and they will be selling popsicles, and

freezies during the event!

IMPORTANT CHANGE COMING SEPTEMBER 2016

Report student absences through new SafeArrival system

Beginning Sept. 6, 2016, all parents/guardians need to report their children’s full-day absences, late arrivals and/or early departures from school via our new auto-

mated SafeArrival phone number at 1-855-209-6155, online at

pdsb.schoolconnects.com, or by downloading the mobile app for Apple and An-droid devices. For absences longer than 5 consecutive school days, please contact the school office. Parents are encouraged to provide an email address to schools. Parents who have an email address on file at school will receive an email invitation from Synrevoice Technologies during the week of August 29th. The invitation will include login in-formation. Starting the week of August 29th, parents who do not have an email address on file at the school can visit pdsb.schoolconnects.com and choose CREATE LOGIN to create your account and receive login credentials that can be used online or with the mobile app. Parents need to have a cell phone that is capable of receiving text messages to complete the setup process. The cell phone number must be on file with the school. All three options are available 24 hours a day. Beginning in September 2016, there will no longer be an absence reporting phone line at school. If you have any questions or require any assistance, contact the school directly at 905-278-8991.

The Peel District School Board’s We Welcome the World Centres, located in Brampton, Malton and Mississauga, are the first point

of contact for all newcomer families to become familiar with the educational system in Peel. The centres are open all year—

including the summer months.

In addition to providing literacy and numeracy assessments, We Welcome the World Centres provide newcomers with a host of

services including: reception, orientation, interpretation and referrals.

At each centre parents/guardians and students will discover:

computer portals—guided introduction to the Peel Welcome to School Kits and other Peel resources

settlement service information

translation of materials to support the reception and assessment process

age and grade appropriate educational and related program resources

audio-visual materials to explain the adult education program

professionally administered child-care (only available during assessment and orientation process)

information about various community supports and programming available

For more information about the We Welcome the World Centre and the services they provide, call 905-366-8791.

On the road again—how to keep your cyclist safe

Here are some tips you can review with your child to ensure bike season gets off to a great start:

The right fit

children should be able to straddle the bike with both feet on the ground

a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard

the helmet should fit — if it’s too loose, it could fall off, if it’s too tight, it’s uncomfortable

Get noticed

a young child's bike should be equipped with a bell and reflector

older riders should have a light and/or reflectors

Follow the rules

no riding on busy streets

no riding at night

stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries

driveway ride out—not stopping and looking both ways before entering the street

running the stop sign

turning without warning

cycling in the dark

following the leader—one child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the second cyclist doesn’t

Preparing for the summer sun Excessive exposure to the sun can lead to health concerns such as sunburn and skin cancer. As summer approaches and the weather

gets warmer, it is necessary to apply sunscreen to protect ourselves from too much sun damage and burns.

In summer, we are exposed to higher levels of ultraviolet (UV) rays. This exposure is a risk factor for developing skin cancer and

cataracts later in life. The UV index is the measure commonly used in Canada to assess the strength of the sun’s UV rays risk on a

given day.

What is the UV Index?

The index scale ranges from 0 to 10. The higher the value, the more intense ultraviolet rays.

The UV index is calculated daily by Environment Canada using ozone and weather information. It can vary from day to day with

changes in the ozone layer – the thinner the ozone layer, the higher the index reading.

How to protect your family from the sun?

Wear a hat (preferably with a broad brim), sunglasses and protective clothing on sunny days.

Use sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or greater whenever you're outdoors.

Encourage your children to play in shady areas if they are outside for a long period of time.

Remember that sunburn can occur even on a cloudy day, as up to 80 per cent of UV rays can penetrate light clouds, and 40 per

cent of UV rays can bounce back from sand, water or concrete.

Summer activities that boost learning Kindergarten to grade 4 Sorting and stacking – Teach classification skills with dinnerware. Ask your child to match and stack dishes of similar sizes and

shapes. Also have your child sort flatware – forks with forks, spoons with spoons. This is like recognizing the shapes of letters and

numbers.

Comic strip writing – Use comic strips to help with writing. Cut the segments of a comic strip apart and ask your child to arrange

them in order. Then ask your child to fill in the words of the characters (orally or in writing).

Float and sink – Encourage hypothesizing (guessing). Use several objects – soap, a dry sock, a bottle of shampoo, a wet sponge, an

empty bottle. Ask your child which objects will float when dropped into water in a sink or bathtub. Then drop the objects in the wa-

ter, one by one, to see what happens.

Grades 5 to 8 Follow the news – As a family, choose an important news event to follow for a day or two. Ask each person to find as much infor-

mation on the topic as possible – read newspapers, listen to the radio and watch TV news. Then talk about what everyone learned.

Pro and con: what do you think? – Make a family game of discussing a special issue. For example, "Teenagers should be allowed

to vote," or "There should never be any homework." Ask your children to think of all the reasons they can to support their views.

Then ask them to think of reasons opposing their views. Which views are most convincing? For variety, assign family members to

teams and have them prepare their arguments pro and con.

Stretch, run, walk – Ask your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day. For example, run or walk briskly for 10 minutes.

Walk, when possible, instead of driving, for any distance less than a mile. Have your child make a week-long exercise plan. Try to

think of a modest reward for sticking to the plan and exercise with your child.

Let your voice be heard – Promote good citizenship. Help your child write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about an

issue affecting children – for example, suggest that a bike path be built near the school or that a city event be planned for youngsters.

Children are citizens, and their ideas are worth hearing.