June 2015

We can’t believe it’s June already! Thank you to our families who continuously support their children, their teachers, school staff, and administration. We greatly appreciate your positive comments and continue to look forward to working with you and your children in this last month of the 2014 – 2015 school year. You help make Sam Chapman P.S. a great school! Have a great summer!

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL – Tuesday, September 8th, 2015 The following information should answer questions concerning your child’s first day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 8/15, at Sam Chapman P.S. Classes for Grade 2 to 8 students begin Tuesday, September 8th at 8:05 a.m. Please plan to arrive by 7:50 a.m. Due to the unknown number of registrations that will be received between now and Sept. 8th; we will not be posting class lists or teacher names. School bus service is arranged by Student Transportation Services. Bus information for eligible students, can be accessed via the INTERNET, af-ter August 15th, 2015, at www.schoolbuscity.com. Staff will greet students in our school yard and will direct them to find their grade sign on our school walls. When the bell rings, homeroom teachers will call out the names of students in their class, say goodbye to parents, and take their class into the school building. Should it be raining, staff will be posted at entrance doors to direct students. Our office closes on Friday, June 26th and reopens on Monday, August 31st. If you are moving your child to another school for September, and have not already advised our office; please call the school before June 26th or during the week of August 31st to let us know. Should you still be on vacation on September 8th, please contact our office via email ( www.samchapman.ps@yrdsb.ca ) during the last week of August to ex-plain your child’s absence. Unfortunately, space cannot be saved for stu-dents who are not starting school on Sept. 8th, without this written notifi-cation.

On June 10th from 1:30 pm to 2:15 pm, Sam Chapman PS will be having a presentation on bullying from the NED show. The presentation integrates the following three messages: Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best. Students will be able to purchase a Yo-Yo at morning recess on June 11th, 12th and 15th. There will be a Yo-Yo area set up on the school grounds where students can use the Yo-Yos. This will be the only area that they will be able to be used at school.

As the weather is getting warmer, it is important to remind our students and families of the appropri-ate dress code at Sam Chapman P.S.:

The length of shorts, skirts and dresses should be at mid-thigh. Shirts and summer tops should have a shoulder width of two inches at a minimum. (Not display visible undergarments) Tops should be long enough to cover the mid section. Shorts should be waist fitted. (Not display visible undergar-ments) Proper non-marking shoes must be worn for gym. clothes should not portray/display: alcohol, tobacco or other drugs, profanity, sexually explicit words/pictures, symbols or pictu-res caps, hats, bandanas or head coverings should not be worn unless for religious requirements Flip-flops are discouraged for safety reasons Please discuss this dress code with your child.

Practice Safe Sun!!

Please apply sunscreen to your child(ren) in the

morning and send some to school for them to re-

apply at lunch time. Please remind them to be careful to

avoid their eyes when applying sunscreen on their face.

END OF YEAR HOUSE-KEEPING

Medical—We will be sending all epi-pens and other medical items home with your child on the last day of school, Thursday, June 25th. If your child will be leaving school early for the summer break, please pick up these items before you leave. We will also hand out the Medical Information sheets that we re-quire in September. Please complete them and send back to us along with their medication the first week of school. Busing—Please bookmark www.schoolbuscity.com for all your busing information. Please go to this site af-ter August 15th to determine the details of your child’s busing for the new school year. Click on the BUS STOP INFORMATION tab, press the yellow CLICK HERE tab, enter your address and select SAM CHAPMAN P.S. from the school pull-down tab. The bus number, pick-up/drop-off times, and bus stop lo-cation will appear. Please always arrive to the stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time to drop off/pick up your child.

SAM CHAPMAN P.S. TIMETABLE CHANGE

We are implementing a change to our internal timing of events at SCPS next year. In the past, we have played O’Canada and listened to announcements first thing in the morning. Also, traditionally, stu-dents have been eating their snacks in class just before the recess time. Next year, we are going to have both events take place at the same time. Starting in September, O’Canada, announcements and snack time will occur every day at 9:35 am…just before the recess bell. This will allow instruction in the classrooms to commence imme-diately at 8:05am every morning. Students begin to enter Sam Chapman at 8:02 am, after the first bell, so that they are in class and ready to learn at 8:05 am. We strongly encourage all parents to make sure their child is at school by the first bell at 8:00 am. The second bell rings at 8:05 am indicating that students are late if they arrive after 8:05 am. Thank you for your co-operation.

SAM CHAPMAN P.S. TIMETABLE

SCHOOL STARTS: 8:05am Per 1: 8:05—9:05am Per 2: 9:05—9:45am

RECESS: 9:45—10:15am Per 3: 10:15—11:15am Per 4 11:15—11:55am

LUNCH: 11:55am—12:55pm Per 5: 12:55—1:55pm Per 6: 1:55—2:35pm

Markham Recreation

We’ve Got You Covered for Summer!

Programs Fun for the

whole family Register May 12

markham.ca | 905-475-4731

FOOD BITES June 2015

SUMMERTIME SUN SAFETY There really is nothing quite like the excitement of summer holidays being just around the corner. A time for planning vacations, outdoor adventures and days packed full of fresh air and lots of sunshine. While relishing your time outdoors this summer, remember to always practice healthy sun exposure and sun protection habits.

The sun is a beautiful thing. It has the ability to boost our mood when we feel down and revitalize our immune system. Research shows that sun exposure can be an effective treatment method for certain illnesses, and provides an excellent source of Vitamin D – an important vitamin in the absorption of calcium in the body for the growth of strong bones and teeth.

While basking in the sunshine might make us feel good, it is important to remember that lengthy exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can be linked to health concerns such as: heat exhaustion & heat stroke, sunburns, skin cancer, eye damage and premature aging.

Hence, it is essential to be mindful about proper sun protection. Did you know that much of the sun’s lasting damage is done before the age of 18? As we get older, we can begin to see just what that damage looks like, often times making us more aware then of the need for proper sun protection. This is why developing healthy sun habits is so important at a young age.

Tips for Practicing Sun Protection If you or your family are going to plan some fun outside this summer, practice the following sun protection tips, helpful for both kids and adults. Remember, the younger the child, the more important it is to protect them from overexposure due to the sensitive nature of their skin.

Try to plan outdoor activities when the sun’s rays aren’t strongest (between 11am-4pm).

Be sure to wear a hat and sunglasses at all times, or take an umbrella to always have a method of providing shade.

Remember that water and sand reflect the sun’s rays making them stronger, so pack a t-shirt for pool days to wear over a bathing suit and always reapply sunscreen after each swim.

Wear only a broad-spectrum sunscreen that is UV-A and UV-B protected, is waterproof and sweat proof, has an SPF of 30 or more – remember to also diligently reapply every 2 hours.

Make a plan for rest periods in well-shaded areas along with hydration breaks to refresh the body.

Always cover up with breathable, lightweight, light-coloured fabrics like cotton or linen.

Proper Sunscreen Application As a general rule, always apply your sunscreen at least 30 minutes before heading outdoors to ensure it has properly absorbed into the skin. After applying it to the body, double check that you haven’t missed your ears, nose, neck, tops of feet, back of shoulders and around the hairline.

For an average-size child, the rule of thumb is that approximately one ounce of sunscreen will cover the body from head to toe.

What is the UV Index? The UV Index is a useful guide that uses a graduated scale ranging from 0-10 which forecasts the harmfulness of the sun’s rays for the day - zero being the lowest and ten being the highest and most harmful. Get in the habit of checking your local weather station for updates on the UV index, or consulting Environment Canada’s UV Index online (https://www.ec.gc.ca/uv/default.asp?lang=En&n=DCF1C20A-1) before planning your outdoor activities. On the whole, we all know that being outdoors and being active is good for you. This summer, take time to remember to build a healthy habit of practicing sun safety for not only this season, but all year around.

Sources: www.ec.gc.ca/uv; www.HealthyCanadians.gc.ca; www.cancer.ca; www.hc-sc.gc.ca

Have a fantastic summer! Thank you to all our wonderful customers and schools for a great school year. Once again it has been a pleasure serving you hot lunches this year.

Our lunch program will begin again in the new school year during the week of September 14th

. Menus will be available on-line mid- August at www.kidskitchen.ca. Please stay tuned for more details.

Leave the lunches to us at camp!

Kid’s Kitchen proudly serves many summer day camps in the GTA. If your child will be attending summer camp, please check if we are servicing their camp and allow us to take care of lunches this summer.

We’re here to help! We have live Customer Service available to assist you. Summer hours will be from 9am to 2pm. Please call 905-944-0210 or email information@kidskitchen.ca.

We wish you all a safe and enjoyable summer break. See you back in September!

SAFE ARRIVAL PROGRAM

Through a directive from the Ministry of Education and Training, all School Boards

are to implement a safe arrival program in their schools. The York Region District

School Board has been working very closely with the York Regional Police to ensure

the safety of our students.

The safe arrival program at Sam Chapman P.S. depends on parents to notify the

office in the event of their child’s late arrival or absence. All parents and guardians

are reminded to please call the school (905) 472-8374 and leave a message if your

child is going to be absent or late. Please leave your child’s name (spell if helpful),

teacher’s name and the reason for the absence. This phone operates 24 hours a day so

please call the moment you know that your child will be absent or late.

If a student is not in school and the school office has not received notification from

the parents, the school will take the following steps:

Step One: Call the student’s home. If there is no answer the school will,

Step Two: Call the parents at work and cell phone. If there is no response the school will,

Step Three: Call the emergency contact person. If the contact person cannot be reached and/or

does not know where the student is then

Step Four:

The school will notify the York Regional Police that a child is missing and they

will investigate.

Student Absence—Please call the Office ASAP (24hr answering machine)

for every student absence and/or late.

905-472-8374

STUDENT SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY

STUDENT DROP OFF & PICK UP:

We encourage all of our students to walk to school where possible or take the bus to and from

school where eligible. We have approximately 10 buses that come into and go out of the school

every day. It is critical that we follow the procedures outlined below to avoid putting students

in danger.

KISS and RIDE:

We ask those parents who drive their children to drop them off on Alfred Paterson Drive (‘Kiss

and Ride’) where we will have a teacher on duty from 7:50am - 8:05am who will direct the stu-

dents to the safe area behind the school. We only allow children to exit the vehicles from the

right-hand lane, beside the curb. Exiting on the driver side of the vehicle potentially puts them in

harms way with passing traffic. The left lane is only used once your child has entered or exited

the vehicle and you are ready to drive away. Please have students ready to exit the car on their

own with their bags. When you enter the Kiss and Ride lane, please pull your vehicle up as far as

possible to allow for other vehicles to enter. There is absolutely NO PARKING in the Kiss and

Ride lane. If you need to walk your child into school then please park on the street. Please do not

drop your child off on Delray Drive as it is not supervised.

STAFF PARKING LOT:

Please do not enter the staff parking lot until after 8:05 am.

BUS LOOP:

Please note the bus loop is for buses ONLY (no cars may enter)

TEACHER SUPERVISION:

Teacher supervision is available outside in the morning from 7:50am—8:05am There is also school

bus supervision from 2:35pm—2:50pm. Please do not drop off your child prior to 7:50am as

there is no supervision. If you are picking up your child after school, please be here by 2:35pm. It

is also important to be at your child’s bus stop early. If an emergency happens, please inform us

and we will have your child wait for you in the office. Please make sure that the office is notified

of any last minute changes in your child’s pick- up routine. On rainy days, students enter the

school from the rear entrance and wait in their designated hallway.

If you require any information on bussing, please visit the website at www.schoolbuscity.com

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our children safe!

STAFF LIST 2014 - 2015

Grade Level Teacher Room Voicemail

1A Dhunna, Daisy 105 1058

1B McDonough, Erika 106 1068

1C Mouannes, Julie 103 1038

1D Pletsch, Stefanie 113 1138

1E Renton, Tanya 104 1048

1F Sinevici, Anca 108 1088

1G Ah Teck, Jean Claude 112 1128

2A Chu, Jennifer 202 2028

2B Nicholson, Nancy 217 2178

2C Brabender, Trista 220 2208

2D Kaba, Khadija 203 2038

2E Lilly, Danielle 216 2168

2F Martial, Katherine 221 2218

2G Bucci, Paola 218 2188

3A Cere-Williams, Karine 110 1108

3B Samdani, Sana 213 2138

3C Demers, Andrea 212 2128

3D Rankine, Nicole 219 2198

3E Saunders, Caroline 109 1098

4A Lam, Derek P6 326

4B Lam, Gillian P5 325

4C Gonsalves, Neeta P4 324

5A Knoll, Michael P1 321

5B Langdon, Stephanie P2 322

5C Rahman, Samena P3 323

6A Argento, Silvana 209 2098

6B Jonker, Tanya 211 2118

7A Hoekstra, Hajnalka 208 2088

7B Johnson, Karen 207 2078

8A Hung, David 206 2068

8B Gerred, Kate 204 2048

Prep Konate, Dramane 229 2298

Prep Cross, Anne 229 2298

Library + Prep Kapp, Maret 526 5268

Art + Prep Najarian, Nanig 210 2108

Music + Prep Macchione, Michael 119 1198

Sert + Prep Robinson, Marla 215 2158

Phys Ed + Prep Roy, Mike 134 1348

Phys Ed + Prep Mahmood, Amjad 134 1348

Child Youth Worker Glenister, Kirsty Library Office

Principal Joyce, Deborah 501 5018

Vice Principal Walters, Karl 502 5028

EOAA Canner, Lori 500 5008

Secretary A Donnelly, Kathleen 505 5058

Lead Caretaker Sutherland, Jeremy 525 5258

Caretakers Dalvin Ong, Yu-Hin 116

Macklin House Before/After 110

Dates To Remember:

June 4th—MUCH Video Family Dance 6:30—9:30pm

June 5th—PA Day—No School June 9th—Field Trip—Gr 1—the Zoo

June 19th—Field Trip—Gr 4—Medieval Times June 22nd—Gr 8 Graduation

June 23rd—PLAYDAY! (rain date June 24th) June 24th—Reports go home

June 25th—Last Day of School— Regular Hours (dismissal at 2:35pm)

Last week of August—check school bus details for the new

school year at www.schoolbuscity.com

Sept 8th—First day of school

Sept 8th —11th —return completed

medical Information forms (if applicable) to school

Sept 28—PT Day—No School

Community Resources Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000 (Free & confidential access to a Registered Nurse; offering health advice and general health information 24/7) Ontario Mental Health Helpline: 1-866-531-2600 (Provides information about counseling services in your community) Children’s Mental Health Ontario: www.kidsmentalhealth.ca/ (also available in French) Kids Help Line: 1-800-668-6868 (if you are under 20) York Support Services Network: 310-2673 or Cell 905-953-5412 (if you are over 20) York Region Centre for Community Safety: 905-836-7601 Ext 101 or www.yrccs.ca Blue Door Shelters: 1-888-554-5525 or www.bluedoorshelters.ca offering assistance in finding permanent housing, accommodation and food York Region Food Network: 905-841-3101 or www.yrfn.ca Blue Hills Child and Family Centre: 1-866-536-7608 offering services for students with emotional/social/behavioral needs