Mountain Ash Public School

April 2016Principal’s MessageAs I walked into the school this morning I noticed that Spring was in the air as I looked at the bulbs beginning to sprout out of the soil that will soon blossom into beautiful colours. This is – in many ways – analogous to the month of April at Mountain Ash.

We are excited about our climate assembly on April 1st (no joke) that will highlight and “break ground” on our character attribute of Inclusivity. This will serve as a springboard to our celebration of the Day of Pink on April 12th where students and staff are encouraged to wear pink. This day, in each of our classes, students will reflect on what it means to be inclusive and create messages about what inclusion means to them.

Our Education Week will take place April 12th – April 15 where there will be a flurry of activities throughout the week ranging from daily story reading in the library to a math showcase throughout the school. The following week on the evening of Thursday April 21st we will display our students’ artistic talents with an evening where we will host a spring concert, art display in our atrium and a book fair in the library. We look forward to showcasing our students’ growth with you on that evening.

Sincerely,

Mr. C. CooperPrincipal

 Principal:Craig Cooper

 Vice Principal:Brian Rasmusson

 Superintendent:Pat Noble

Happy Spring!

The class of 7B would like to thank the MASH community for their contributions to our Free the Children fundraiser. The event was a great success and we accomplished our goal of raising $1,282.25. The funds will provide fresh water for an entire class of students for life, and primary education for 5 children. Great job empowering international change and becoming global citizens!

Waste-Free Lunches on Tuesdays Continues

Thank you to all those families who are sending their children to school on Tuesdays with reusable containers and drink bottles. The Green Team hopes that more students will begin participating and earning spirit points for their class and a chance to win prizes.

Bags2School Fundraiser

We are pleased to announce that Mountain Ash has organized a clothing collection with Bag2School to raise funds for our school.

Bag2School provides free fundraising for schools, churches, and sports organizations and, since its inception in 2001, has helped raise over $20,000,000 in Canada, USA, Great Britain and Holland.

By getting involved with this clothing collection you have an opportunity to help raise funds for our school as well as helping the environment by diverting unwanted textiles away from landfill sites. In addition, it will help raise the students’ awareness of the benefits of the 3 “R’s”—Reuse, Recycle and Reduce.

Please donate any unwanted clothing - hats, belts, purses, footwear (tied in pairs please) - and soft/stuffed toys. If your donation bag is not big enough for all of your items, you can use any other type of bag(s) as well.

To help raise the maximum funds for our school, please ask your relatives, neighbours and friends to go through their closets too – a team effort makes all the difference!

Please return your bags to Mountain Ash Public School on April 22, 2016 (Earth Day)!

MineCraft Club @ Mountain Ash PS

Due to popular demand (approximately 160 students) the Minecraft Club is underway at Mountain Ash Public School. Our club is designed to use Minecraft only in Creative Mode. Students in every grade will work together to identify and set goals, in grade teams and individually. Minecraft allows students to manipulate building blocks in a virtual space to create visuospatial reasoning and dynamic structures using problem solving. Using real-life virtual building blocks such as quartz and concrete, students will be able to create things that mimic real-world structures or create structures from their imagination.

Our server is personally specific and geared toward our school only and no one from the public will be able to access our virtual environment unless they are part of our Club. We also will not tolerate ‘survival mode’. Any student found not working in our club within the creative mode and with their team goals set in mind, will be asked to reconsider their involvement within our Club.

Pizza Days at Mountain Ash!This month pizza days will occur on Thursday April 7, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2016.*Tuesday, April 5 is Pizza Make Up Day (for Snow Day March 24th)Pizza has been pre-ordered by students. Students students cannot purchase slices at school. Pizza will arrive for consumption during second nutrition break, so please pack snacks and drinks for your child that day.

Thank you!

Next order forms will be sent out Friday April 15th, 2016 (for April 28th to May 19th orders). Deadline for forms to be returned is Friday April 22/16.

National Cupcake Day

Great news at Mountain Ash! The National Cupcake Day fundraising event in support of the

Ontario SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) raised $216.00.Thank you to everyone who supported this cause. Ali and Autumn

Mountain Ash Public School goes pink on April 12

April 13 is Day of Pink, the international day to celebrate diversity and inclusion to work towards ending homophobia, transphobia and all forms of bullying and discrimination. This year, there are several bolded holy days taking place on April 13. In order to give all of our students an opportunity to be part of this important inclusion activity, Peel District School Board schools will recognize Day of Pink on April 12 this year.

“Equity and inclusion is something that all Peel schools teach throughout the year and discuss with students daily—it is embedded in everything we do,” says Tony Pontes, director of education. “Day of Pink is just one more way for us to ensure students and staff learn, work and develop in environments that are safe, equitable, inclusive, respectful and nurturing for all.”

Day of Pink began when a high school student in Cambridge, Nova Scotia, was bullied with homophobic language because he wore a pink shirt to school. The next day, hundreds of students at his school stood up to bullying and wore pink to school to show their support for equity and inclusion.

On this day, students, staff and families from across Peel may wear pink and participate in a number of activities to celebrate diversity and inclusion. Here is a list of events happening at our school:

Students will decorate pink gingerbread and t-shirt cutouts with messages of inclusion. These messages will be displayed on school lockers.

Teachers will have discussions about inclusion in their classrooms.

Keeping Students Safe – Food Policy

Parents are aware that our school is a nut-free environment and we thank you for your cooperation. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to monitor food allergies. Many students have food allergies other than nuts. Therefore, we ask that students please do not bring in food for birthdays, special days, projects, etc. in order to ensure the safety of all students. Alternate choices can be pencils, stickers and other such items. Thank you for your continued cooperation.

Chess Tournament @ C.B.O.

On Thursday April 28 (Grades 6-8) and Friday April 29 (Primary – 3), Mountain Ash P.S. will be participating in the annual Chess Tournament at our school’s Central Board Office. Players from all over PEEL will get together to compete over three different days (including high school). Over the course of these three days, the board office will see close to 1000 students interested and eager to compete at Chess. Although winning is fun, here at Mountain Ash P.S. we are focused on maintaining positive attitudes and playing the game with good sportsmanship.

There are limited spots that each school is allowed to bring to the tournament. So, in the interest of fairness, we will be holding an in-school tournament in the weeks before the board-wide tournament, to narrow down the top 3 students from each grade.

Trip to the Sugar Bush

On March 8, the Grade 3’s went to the Jack Smythe Center. First, we sat by the camp fire and met our tour guide Chris. Then, we were shocked that we were going to use saws! We had to use saws because we were learning about pioneer jobs and that was one of them! The wood pieces we cut looked like cookies and that made me hungry. The next pioneer job was drilling holes because pioneers had to drill holes to get the maple syrup out of the trees. After that job, we carried buckets to take the maple sap to the big pot to boil. Then, we tried the maple syrup; it was sweet. Then, we learned that the Natives made maple syrup by throwing a rock in the sap to evaporate the water. Then, we learned how the Natives made fire. At the end we fed birds and everybody enjoyed the field trip!

Parneet Brar, Grade 3 Student

School closed for PA Day on April 11, 2016As a result of labour settlements with various federations and employee groups, the Ministry of Education has directed all school boards to create an additional Professional Activity Day this year and for each school year going forward.

For the 2015-16 school year, the additional PA Day for the Peel District School Board will be April 11, 2016. All Peel board elementary and secondary schools will be closed to students on this day. The next day, April 12, will remain a Day 1 for students.

Register today for Adult ESL or LINC classes Do you know an adult that is interested in improving their English language skills for work, study or daily life?

Through the Continuing & Adult Education department, the Peel District School Board offers a wide variety of English language classes that help parents experience success in Canadian English in both listening/speaking and reading/writing. Courses are designed for a range of basic, intermediate and advanced English (Levels 1 to 7) as well as the more experienced learner needing to prepare for an IELTS exam.

Classes are ongoing - Register anytime.

All learners that complete a session will earn a certificate of learning from the Peel District School Board.

Classes operate from six locations in Brampton and Mississauga with three specially designed adult centres at:

Bramalea - Adult Education Centre - 25 Kings Cross Road, Unit 3 Brampton - Adult Education Centre - #300 - 7700 Hurontario Street Mississauga - Adult Education Centre - 100 Elm Drive West, Room 117

To learn more or to register, call 905-270-6000

Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation or follow us on Twitter: @PDSBLearnESL

Tuesday Tea Time @ Mountain Ash P.S

Parents are invited to join the settlement worker for some tea and talk every first Tuesday of the month. See you all there!

Mountain Ash Public School celebrates public education during Education Week – April 12 to 15

April 12th – Day of Pink Activities; Story in the Library during 1st Nutrition BreakApril 13th – Parents Day 9:00am to 10:00am; Story in the Library during 1st Nutrition Break (students make thank you cards to give to someone in the school)April 14th – Grandparents Day 9:00am to 10:00am; Story in the Library during 1st Nutrition Break; Education Convention (a time to show off to the school what classes are working on in Science, History, Geography or Social Studies)

April 15th – Story in the Library during 1st Nutrition Break; Math Gallery Walk (a chance to show off to the school what students are doing in Math); Cultural Day (wear something to show your heritage) April 21st – Book Fair/Arts & Music Night (Spring Concert) 6:30pm

Celebrating Faith and Culture BackgrounderApril 2016

The Peel District School Board is a mosaic of many cultures and faiths from all over the world. To commemorate this diversity, the board recognises special faith and culture days of our communities. April 2016 has several special faith and culture days to celebrate and remember:________________________________________________________

April - Mmaal in Aboriginal Spirituality

Mmaal is celebrated by Nisga'a people of the Nass Valley in northwest British Columbia. It is the season when rivers again become accessible after winter. The Nisga'a people can launch their canoes and resume travel on the Nass River.

April 7 or 8 - Vasant Navratri and New Year’s Day in Hinduism

Chaitra Navratri (April 7 to 15) begins from this day. This festival is observed twice a year, in the month of Chaitra and then in Aswayuja (September/October). It lasts for nine days in honour of the nine manifestations of goddess Durga. During Navratri (the word literally means "nine nights"), devotees of Hinduism observe a fast and undertake religious activities like puja.

This day is also the beginning of a New Year 2073 for Hindu followers of Vikram Samvat Calendar. The New Year’s Day celebrations and festivities vary amongst the many denominations of the faith. Gudi Padwa and Ugadi will be observed on this day.

April 8 - Farvardegan in Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrians following Fasli calendar celebrate this ten day Farvardegan or Farvardingan festival honouring the dead. Followers of the faith believe that guardian angels of humans and spirits of departed souls (fravashis) return to earth during this period and accept the hospitality of relatives.

April 8 to 26 - the month of Jalál in Bahá'í

In the Bahá'í calendar, there are 19 months of 19 days each. Each month represents an attribute of God. April 8 is the Feast Day for the beginning Jalál, the second month of the Bahá'í calendar, signifying "glory."

The Bahá’í day starts and ends at sunset. The first day of each month is known as a Feast Day.

April 13 or 14 - Vaisakhi or Baisakhi in Sikhism and Hinduism

Celebrated throughout India, Vaisakhi has special importance for Sikhs. On this day in 1699, Sikhs believe that Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru, created the Order of the Khalsa and gave the five articles (kes, kara, kirpan, kangha, kachha) of the faith for amritdhari or initiated Sikhs.

This is the holiest day of the year for followers of Sikhism. Sikhs celebrate this day by visiting gurudwaras and distributing kada prasad. Processions led by the Panj Piaras or the five religious men, are taken out. Kirtans and recital of passages from the Granth Sahib are also organized in gurudwaras.

On this day, the farmers also commence cutting their harvest.The day is celebrated with Bhangra and Gidda dances in Punjab.

Vaisakhi, the first day of the Hindu solar year, is celebrated differently in the many regions of India. The farming communities in the northern states of India celebrate it as an agricultural and harvest festival. For people in Himachal Pradesh, it is a religious celebration and for many others - Bengal and southern states it is the New Year's Day with its distinct customs and traditions.

April 13 - Saka and New Year’s Day in Buddhism and Hinduism

The Saka calendar’s New Year’s Day is a religious and cultural celebration for Sri Lankan, Indian, Burmese, Kampuchean, Laotian and Thai Buddhists. The Saka calendar is a lunar calendar based on the Hindu astronomy of the holy Vedas.

This New Year's Day is celebrated also by Hindus in many Southeast Asia countries, such as India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia over two days. The exact date of celebration is determined by astrologers. New Year's Day observations, traditions and customs vary based on adherent's country however common to all are feasts, gift giving, religious ceremonies and spending time with family and friends.

April 15 - Sri Ramnavami in Hinduism

Ramanavmi celebrates the birth of Rama, an incarnation of Vishnu and son of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya in India. He is the hero of Ramayana, the Sanskrit epic of 24,000 stanzas. A continuous recital of the book takes place for about a week prior to the celebration and on the day itself, the highlights of the story are read in temples.

Many communities and temples celebrate this festival for nine days, beginning from Gudipadwa—the first day (pratipada) of the month of Chaitra.

Celebrations on the day begin with a prayer to the sun early in the morning. At midday, when Lord Rama is supposed to have been born, a special prayer is performed. In northern India especially, an event that draws popular participation is the Ramanavmi procession or Ramleela – depiction by drama/play.

April 19 - Mahavir Jayanti in Jainism

Mahavira-Jayanti is the festival to commemorate the birth of Lord Mahavira, who was the 24th and the last Jain Tirthankara (enlightened soul). He was born on the 13th day of the rising moon in the month of Chaitra (March/April) in 599 BCE in India. Jain temples all over the world are decorated with flags for the occasion. On his birth anniversary, the followers of the faith observe the day by visiting temples, offering prayers, reaffirming their beliefs, meditating and listening to discourses on Mahavira's life and teachings. Mahavira-jayanti is celebrated not only to mark the birthday of Mahavira, but also to inculcate his teachings in one’s life. Mahavira preached that right faith (samyak-darshana), right knowledge (samyak-gnana), and right conduct (samyak-charitra) together is the real path to attain the liberation of one's self.

Sunset of April 20 to May 1 - Ridvan in Bahá'í

The festival of Ridvan, considered the "most great festival" in Bahá'í, is a 12-day celebration that starts at sunset April 19 and runs until sunset May 1. The most important date on the Bahá'í calendar, Ridvan (pronounced "Riz-wan") commemorates the public declaration of the prophethood of Baha'u'llah, the acknowledged founder of the Bahá'í faith.

The first (April 20), ninth (April 28) and 12th (May 1) days of Ridvan are all major Bahá'í holy days. Bahá'ís suspend work on the ninth day (April 28).

April 22 - Theravada New Year in Buddhism

In Theravada countries, Thailand, Burma, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Laos, the New Year is celebrated for three days from the first full moon day in April. In Mahayana countries the New Year starts on the first full moon day in January. However, the Buddhist New Year depends on the country of origin or ethnic background of the people. For example, Chinese, Koreans and Vietnamese celebrate late January or early February according to the lunar calendar, whilst the Tibetans usually celebrate about one month later while the Burmese, Cambodian, Sri Lankan and Thai Buddhists celebrate their New Year on this day.

Sunset of April 22 to 30 - Pesach (Passover) in Judaism

Pesach, or Passover, commemorates the liberation of the Jews from Egypt and slavery. It is celebrated for eight days. Pesach begins at dusk (before sundown) on April 22nd . The first and last two days of the festival are full holidays - work is not done by followers.

A highlight is the Seder (meaning "order") meal held in each family’s home on the first evening of Pesach, when the story of their deliverance is recounted as narrated in the Haggadah (the Telling, the Story). Matzah (unleavened bread) is eaten throughout the festival, as are other

foods that contain no leaven and are symbolic to the struggle. There is a great spring cleaning in the home before the festival to ensure that no trace of leaven is left in the home during Pesach.

April 24 (J) - Palm Sunday in Christianity

Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week leading up to Easter for Eastern Orthodox churches who follow the Julian calendar. It celebrates the story of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where people spread palm branches and clothing before him. During Palm Sunday services, many churches distribute cut palm leaves, sometimes woven into the shape of a cross.

April 24 - Zarathosht-no-Diso in Zoroastrianism

In April each year, Zoroastrians following the Qadimi calendar, commemorate the anniversary of the death of Prophet Zarathustra (Zoroaster), the founder of their faith. Scholars say he lived between 1500 and 1000 BCE in northeast Iran.

April 27 to May 16 - the month of Jamál in Bahá'í

In the Bahá'í calendar, there are 19 months of 19 days each. Each month represents an attribute of God. April 28 is the Feast Day for the beginning of the third month of Jamál, which signifies beauty.

The Bahá’í day starts and ends at sunset. The first day of each month is known as a Feast Day.April 28 (J) - Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) in Christianity

Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) is remembered as the time Jesus ate a final meal together with his followers. On the evening of Maundy Thursday, Christians remember Judas' betrayal of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

The end of Lent is observed differently by the various Christian denominations. Followers of the faith mark this period with prayer, fasting and abstinence.

April 29 (J) - Good Friday (Holy Friday) in Christianity and Canada

Good Friday commemorates the execution of Jesus by crucifixion. It is a day of mourning for followers of the faith. During special Good Friday services, Christians meditate on Jesus' suffering and death on the cross, and what this means for their faith.

April 30 to May 4 - Ghambar Maidyozarem in Zoroastrianism

Followers of Zoroastrianism celebrate six seasonal festivals, known as the Ghambars. These are associated with agricultural seasons. Ghambar Maidyozarem, the mid-spring feast, celebrates the creation of the sky and the harvesting of the winter crop.

Ideas for celebrating special faith and cultural days in your school

If you have a colleague who celebrates one of these days, don't forget to offer them best wishes! If you have students in your school who are followers of any of the listed religions:

- Make sure the dates are included on your school calendar- Have your principal announce the day over the PA system - Hold an assembly to talk with students about the importance of these days- Include a mention of these days in your school newsletter- Include information on your school website- Display student artwork announcing these days or depicting their ideas about these days

- Invite a member of a local faith group to come in and discuss the significance of this day with students

- Have class discussions about these days- Ask some of your students who celebrate certain holidays to write a short essay on how they celebrate this day at home. Have them read it to the class to share this celebration with the other students.

- Have parents offer a cultural session

Questions?

If you would like any more information on how to celebrate these days, please call Varsha Naik, Community Liaison Coordinator at 905-890-1010, ext. 2573 or e-mail her varsha.naik@peelsb.com

Celebrating Faith and CultureApril 2016

DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE

April Mmaal Aboriginal SpiritualityApril 7 or April 8 Vasant Navratri and New Year’s Day HinduismApril 8 Farvardegan ZoroastrianismApril 8 to 26 Month of Jalál Bahá'íApril 13 or 14 Vaisakhi or Baisakhi Sikhism and Hinduism

April 13

Saka and New Year’s Day Buddhism and Hinduism

April 15 Sri Ramnavami HinduismApril 19 Mahavir Jayanti JainismSunset of April 20 to May 1 Ridvan Bahá'íApril 22 Theravada New Year Buddhism

Sunset of April 22 to 30 Pesach (Passover) JudaismApril 24 (J) Palm Sunday ChristianityApril 24 Zarathosht-no-Diso ZoroastrianismApril 27 to May 16 Month of Jamál Bahá'íApril 28 (J) Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) ChristianityApril 29 (J) Good Friday (Holy Friday) Christianity and CanadaApril 30 to May 4 Ghambar Maidyozarem Zoroastrianism

Register today for Adult ESL or LINC classes

Do you know an adult that is interested in improving their English language skills for work, study or daily life?

Through the Continuing & Adult Education department, the Peel District School Board offers a wide variety of English language classes that help parents experience success in Canadian English in both listening/speaking and reading/writing. Courses are designed for a range of basic, intermediate and advanced English (Levels 1 to 7) as well as the more experienced learner needing to prepare for an IELTS exam.

Classes are ongoing - Register anytime.

All learners that complete a session will earn a certificate of learning from the Peel District School Board.

Classes operate from six locations in Brampton and Mississauga with three specially designed adult centres at:

Bramalea - Adult Education Centre - 25 Kings Cross Road, Unit 3 Brampton - Adult Education Centre - #300 - 7700 Hurontario Street Mississauga - Adult Education Centre - 100 Elm Drive West, Room 117

To learn more or to register, call 905-270-6000

Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation or follow us on Twitter: @PDSBLearnESL

Help us to encourage and enhance parent involvement in Peel

Apply for a position on the board's Parent Involvement Committee

The Peel board’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) meets regularly throughout the school year to review the board’s plans for parent involvement as they relate to parent, family and community engagement, and to make suggestions to schools, councils and the board regarding additional parent outreach.

As mandated by the ministry, the purpose of Peel board's PIC is to: support, encourage, and enhance meaningful parental involvement within schools and across the

district, including, outreach to parents who find involvement more challenging work collaboratively with the school board to support student success seek out the advice and ideas of school councils, and other parents and partners as they plan and

implement strategies to involve more parents at the regional level develop strategies for enhancing parental engagement and outreach

Parent application packages will be made available on April 6 at www.peelschools.org/PIC. Forms must be returned by April 29, 2016.

Parent resources help you support your child’s learning

At the Peel District School Board, our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each child. There is no doubt that families play a vital role in helping us achieve this goal. As our partner in education, we hope you'll stay connected to your child's learning throughout his or her entire school experience.

In October 2014, the Peel board sought input from families to help guide the development of resources that help parents and caregivers support their children’s learning. The result is a new Help Your Child online resource centre on the Peel board’s website with the topics families said were important to them.

Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild to explore all resources available to parents.There you will find easy-to-navigate buttons that connect families to tip sheets and web pages on a number of different topics, including math, homework, special education, EQAO and mental health.

Keeping children safe in and around storm sewers, waterways

Rising and fast moving water in lakes, ponds and creeks is increasingly likely during spring. Children playing in and around storm sewers and watercourses, entering storm sewers through the outfalls, and entering storm sewers through access covers is dangerous. The following information will help keep children safe:

water flows in storm sewers and watercourses are unpredictable and may change quickly toxic gases may be present in and around storm sewers and watercourses access is restricted, making rescue attempts are difficult tragic falls could take place

Please review this information with your children and let them know how dangerous storms sewers and waterways are.

Earth Week – April 18 to 22, 2016

Earth Week encompasses the international celebration of Earth Day on April 22. This is the most celebrated environmental event worldwide. Initiated in 1970, this event has been considered the birth of the environmental movement.

Each year, more than 6 million Canadians join 500 million people in over 180 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues. In Canada, Earth Day has grown into Earth Week and even Earth Month to accommodate the profusion of events and projects. Here are some ways that you can celebrate earth week with your family:

create a backyard or schoolyard habitat plant a garden or tree start a recycling program at home organize a carpooling campaign in your neighbourhood to reduce air pollution pick up trash in your neighbourhood read a book about an endangered species make a visit to your local zoo, aquarium or museum visit a local park, wildlife area or farm to provide a fun opportunity to learn about the

environment and life

Tentative school year calendars for 2016-17

The Peel District School Board has approved the school year calendars for all schools, including Roberta Bondar Public School, Ray Lawson Public School and Roy McMurtry School for 2016-17. The calendars will now be submitted to the Ministry of Education for approval. The dates are not official until approved by the ministry. Visit www.peelschools.org/calendar/schoolyear to view the tentative school year calendars for 2016-17.

April 2016 Attendance Line: 1-855-209-6155

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Chat & Chai – 1:30* 1 Career Day

Inclusion Assembly 9am

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3 4 SchoolCouncil 6:30pm

5 Pizza Day (Make-up date for snow day)

Girl’s Badminton Tournament

6 7 Grade 8 Grad PhotosPizza Day

Boy’s Badminton Tournament

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10 11PA DayNo School

12 Day of Pink

Story in Library 1stNutrition Break

13Parents Day 9-10amStory in Library 1st Nutrition Break

14Pizza DayGrandparents Day 9-10amStory in Library 1st Nutri Break

15 Cultural DayStory in Library 1st Nutri BreakPizza Forms Go HomeMath Gallery Walk

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Education Week April 18-22 - Book Fair All Week17 18 19 20 21 Pizza Day

Scientists in the School – Grade 2’s

Book Fair/Arts & Music Night (Spring Concert) 6:30 pm

22 Pizza Orders Due

Earth Day – Wear Green or Blue

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24 25 26Voting Day for Forest of Reading

27 28 Pizza DayChess Tournamentat CBO- Grades 6-8Family Discovery Hour for All Kindergarten Parents and Caregivers

29 MASH DayKindergarten Field Trip to Lego LandChess Tournamentat CBO – Primary to Gr.3

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*Chat & Chai every Tuesday at 1:30 pm