Brisdale Public School 370 Brisdale Dr., Brampton, ON L7A 3K7 phone 905-840-2135 fax 905-840-8093

M Willats, Principal; K. Simpson-Parkes, Vice-Principal; A Sharma, Vice Principal

Matt McCutcheon, Superintendent; Will Davies, Trustee

Friday, November 8

Report cards go home

November 11 - 14

Book Fair

Friday, November 15

PA Day

(no school for students)

Thurday, Nov 21

FI information night for all

Senior Kindergarten parents

November 26 - 27

Gr. 1 - Scientist in School

Thursday. Nov 28

Brisdale Best - Inclusion

Happy November,

November is a busy month at Brisdale PS. Students will be getting their Progress Reports

on Friday November 8. All families will be invited to meet with their child’s teachers on

either the night of November 14 or the morning of November 15.

We also have our first book fair of the year during the week of November 11-15. And, of

course, November 11 marks Remembrance Day and students will be commemorating the

day with an assembly. On November 11, our first Nutrition Break will be 11:05 – 11:45 to

allow for students to commemorate the 11th hour during the assembly.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations are in order for our wonderful Office Assistant, Ms Banga. Ms Banga has

been promoted to Office Manager and will be starting her new role at Derry West Public

School on November 15. We have greatly benefited from her contributions to the Brisdale

community these past 4 years ,and staff, students and families will miss her greatly. This is

a wonderful opportunity for Ms. Banga, and I ask you to join me in congratulating her and

wishing her all the best in her new role.

Congratulations to our Flag Football teams who played with heart and spirit. Thank you to

Mr. Fisher and Ms. Sandhu for coaching the teams. They were proud of the positive sports

citizenship shown by our students. #BrisdaleBest #BrisdaleProud

November 2019

http://brisdale.peelschools.org @brisdaleps

Nov. 7 – Celebrate Peel Teaching Assistant

and Early Childhood Educators’

Appreciation Day

In 2014, the board of trustees declared the last Wednesday in October as the Peel

Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educators’ (ECE) Appreciation Day. This

year, the recognition day falls on Nov. 7, 2019. The Peel board appreciates the

important work of teaching assistants and ECEs, and the contributions that they make

in the lives of children, families and community members.

Nov. 29 – Say 'thanks' for Peel Custodial &

Maintenance Workers’ Day

In 2014, the board of trustees declared the last Friday in

November as the Peel Custodial and Maintenance Workers’

Day. This year, the recognition day falls on Friday, Nov. 29,

2019. Take this opportunity to thank the important work of

custodial and maintenance workers and their hard work and

commitment to well-being and safety.

Brisdale Public School celebrates Hindu Heritage

Month in November

During Hindu Heritage Month, schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities that recognize and

celebrate the rich heritage, history, culture and contributions of Hindu Canadians as well as Hindu communities

from around the world.

On April 9, 2019, as part of the board’s commitment to equity and inclusion, the Peel board approved a motion to

recognize and celebrate Hindu Heritage Month in November. In addition to Hindu Heritage Month, the Peel board

also approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Islamic Heritage Month in October, Indigenous Heritage Month

in November, Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May. The board will continue to recog-

nize Black History Month in February, Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June.

The Province of Ontario declared the month of November as Hindu Heritage Month in 2016. The month of Novem-

ber was chosen in recognition of “Deepawali” or “Diwali”, which is a significant festival in the Hindu community.

On October 4, 2018, a Member of Parliament introduced a Private Member’s Bill (PMB), Bill C-416 in the House of

Commons to designate the month of October as Hindu Heritage Month in Canada. The bill is currently going

through several stages to become law.

Brisdale Public School celebrates Indigenous Heritage

Month in November

Schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities in November to recognize, celebrate and honour the rich

heritage, culture, contributions and diversity of First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada.

On June 19, 2019, as part of the board’s commitment to equity and inclusion and to help better reflect student identity,

trustees approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month in the month of November. This

month includes several dates of significance, including, Treaty Recognition Week, Indigenous Veterans Day, Louis Riel

Day, and the Peel Community Cultural Indigenous Celebration and Pow Wow.

In addition to Indigenous Heritage Month, the Peel board has also approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Islamic

Heritage Month in October, Hindu Heritage Month in November, Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage

Month in May. The board will continue to recognize Black History Month in February, Asian Heritage Month in May

and Pride Month in June.

The House of Commons officially recognized June as National Indigenous History Month following a unanimous motion

in 2009. In the month of June, Peel board schools and worksites will raise and/or display the flag of the Mississaugas of

the Credit First Nation in the spirit of equity, inclusion and reconciliation. The raising of this flag is only one of the ways

we help to create spaces that are inclusive, welcoming and safe for students, staff and families.

Is French Immersion right for my child?

If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2020, one of the important choices you will make is whether you

want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program.

To find out the FI school your child would attend, visit www.peelschools.org/French or

call the school in your area.

Grade 1 French Immersion important dates for the 2020-21 school year

The Peel board has a limited number of spaces available for students interested in grade 1 French Immersion. At this

time, the grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolling in grade 1. A random selection

process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 1 FI program.

For more information

visit www.peelschools.org/French

call your nearest French Immersion school

connect with families who have children in the French Immersion program

visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca

Information night

Attend the information meeting at the French Immer-sion school your child would attend

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 at 7 p.m.

Applications open

Available at www.peelschools.org/French

Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.

Application deadline

Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list.

Friday, Jan. 31, 2020

Dental Screening Completed

Peel Public Health completed dental screening for

Kindergarten and Grade 2 students in October. Please

check for a form in your child’s backpack or agenda. The

form will tell you the results of the dental screening. If

your child was identified as needing dental treatment, you

may be contacted by a dental staff member. Please read the

form carefully. Healthy Smiles Ontario provides FREE

services to families who are eligible. For more information

or if you need help, please call Peel Public Health at 905-

799-7700 extension 5622 to speak to a Certified Dental

Assistant or visit www.peelregion.ca/dental/

schoolscreening.

Give what you can on United Way Giving Day – Nov. 14, 2019

At the Peel District School Board, our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each student – each

and every day. Yet we know that there are many needs in our community that we can’t address on our own, like

providing food for families that may go without or supporting communities after a crisis. That’s why we are

holding a board-wide giving day in support of United Way Greater Toronto, a key partner and supporter of Peel

families.

This year, the Peel board has declared Nov. 14 as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed funds for Unit-

ed Way Greater Toronto and the network of local, Peel social service agencies it supports. Whether it’s providing

shelter for a mother and her children in Brampton, matching a child who is at risk with a mentor in Caledon, or

funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for youth that would otherwise go hungry, United Way offers hope

and possibility to thousands in our community.

A donation of:

$2 may go towards a breakfast program for a child from a low income family.

$10 supports a child with interactive, recreational outings for one year, including healthy snacks and transpor-

tation, to help them build their social skills and self-esteem.

$25 is enough to provide a daily homework club that gives children and youth access to computers, peer support

and mentors.

This is a completely voluntary campaign and any contributions are welcome. Whether you send a loonie, toonie,

cheque made out to United Way Greater Toronto, or donate through school cash online, your contribution

will make a difference. Pledges of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt from United Way Greater Toronto. To

receive a receipt, you must fill out the pledge form on the back and send it to school with your donation by Dec.

13, 2019. If you donate through School Cash Online, attach a copy of your receipt to your completed pledge form.

Thank you for lending a helping hand to those who need it most. Together, we can help those in poverty which

wouldn’t be possible without your continued support – your local love can change lives.

Stan Cameron Peter Joshua Chair of the Board Director of Education

#chooseACTION on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week, November 17 to 23,

2019.

Bullying is a form of harassment. The World Health Organization says, “Bullying…demands the concerted and

coordinated time and attention of health-care providers, policy-makers and families.” (Prevention of Bullying,

2010) Bullying is a relationship problem, with relationship solutions.

Each year, across the Peel board, students, staff and families engage in learning and programming opportunities

focussed on actively disrupting bullying, by creating positive and safe Climates for Learning and Working, built

on a foundation of healthy relationships.

This year the Peel board community will ‘#chooseACTION to STOP hate’ in their classrooms, offices, schools and

communities, in order to make these spaces better places for everyone.

Establishing and maintaining a positive Climate for Learning and Working requires all of us to actively inter-

vene on assumptions, stereotyping, bias, discrimination and hate. We must proactively act and speak in ways

that are inclusive, accepting of others and values difference.

Throughout the week, we will be highlighting the importance of being an upstanding bystander by acting to stop

hate:

Step 1: Stop the Action

Step 2: Name it

Step 3: Explain the impact/harm

Step 4: Ask the person causing the harm to change their behavior

Step 5: Support the person harmed.

The Peel board would like to hear about the big and small actions, pledges,

and promises our Peel community values, and ask that you take a moment

to share your #chooseACTION to STOP hate” moments on social media.

Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained

in Bill 13: The Accepting Schools Act, that came into effect on Sept. 1, 2012.

For more information, visit www.peelschools.org/aboutus/safeschools/

bullying or

www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html.

Bus cancellation and closing schools due to bad weather

During the winter months, we may need to cancel buses or close schools because of inclement weather.

Information regarding details of cancellations or closures will be announced on radio, television stations and will also

be available on Twitter @Peelschools, Twitter @STOPRinfo, Facebook at www.facebook.com/peelschools,

www.peelschools.org and www.stopr.ca or by calling

905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146.

One of the following messages will be announced:

Peel District School Board buses are cancelled

This means that schools remain open for students and staff, but buses are cancelled. Bus cancellations could occur in

all or parts of municipalities. Buses will remain cancelled all day. All activities that require busing will also be can-

celled. Permits, night school classes, child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual.

All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed

This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff. All activities in schools and board

offices are also cancelled, including child care, night school and permits.

All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled

This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses

and events. The buildings will be closed.

All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled

This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses

and events. The buildings will be closed.

Peel Public Health shares tips to help prevent the flu

It’s flu season and we want to make sure students stay as healthy as possible this year! Influenza (flu) spreads easily

from one person to another and Peel Public Health has some tips to help reduce the risk of catching the flu and spread-

ing it:

Get your annual flu shot: The flu shot is your best defence against the flu. There are many locations across Peel

where you can get your flu shots:

Family Doctors’ offices

Walk-in clinics

Pharmacies

Peel flu clinics

Keep children home when they’re sick: If your child develops flu-like signs and symptoms (fever, cough, sore

throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue), keep them home from school. Contact your health care provider if

symptoms are severe.

Practice good hygiene: Help your child get into the habit of covering their nose and mouth with a tissue when they

cough or sneeze and throw tissues in the trash. Cough or sneeze into a sleeve or elbow, if they don’t have a tissue. They

should also avoid touching their eyes, nose or mouth. This is how germs are spread.

Wash your hands: Encourage your child to wash their hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer,

especially after they cough or sneeze.

For more information, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or visit www.peelregion.ca/flu.