October 20, 2017 Welcome to our Weekly News. The News will be a quick update of the going-ons at Thornhill Public School.

Website: thornhill.ps.yrdsb.ca

Twitter: @thornhill_ps

Dates for the Calendar

October 24 - Bus Evacuation Training

October 27 - Immunizations (Gr. 7)

October 30 - Dental Screening (K, 2, 4, 6, 8)

October 31 - Orange+Black/Costume Spirit

Day; Hallowe’en Dance

November 2 - Skills Work!® What’s Out

There? (Gr. 7/8)

November 7 - Youth Voice Conference

November 9 - Swan Lake (Gr. 7)

November 10 - Picture Retake Day

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Cross-Country On October 11,

the cross-country

running team ran like the wind

through some

chilly tempera-tures and rain. We

are so proud of the athletes from grades

four to eight who competed. All runners had some excellent fin-

ishing spots and our

grade 8 boys placed 6th overall as a team. A

special congratulation to

Andrew in Grade 8 who r e p r e -

s e n t e d

TPS at the r e g i o n a l

meet and placed 48th out

of all York Region run-ners. Thank you to every-

one for you hard work

and dedication throughout the short but great sea-

son. Keep on running!

School Council

Were you unable to at-

tend our most recent School Council Meeting?

Fear not—we now have School Council Meeting

Agendas and Minutes

available on the TPS website! You can find them archived here:

http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/thornhill.ps/

SchoolCouncil/Pages/meetings.aspx

Happy Diwali to all our families who

celebrate this festival of lights!

Information Re: Alexander Mackenzie High School’s IB Programme

In order to register for the IB Programme, parents need access

to EDSBY. Even though feeder schools might not yet be on EDSBY, parents who are going to register online for the IB

assessment tests will be able to create an online account through EDSBY.

The online application also opens on Friday, October 20th, at 10:00 am.

Please visit www.yrdsb.ca > Programs and Services >

International Baccalaureate Diploma > Alexander Mackenzie High School

On Friday morning, October 20th, upon accessing the link (www.yrdsb.ca), parents will be provided with instructions on how to create an EDSBY account so that they can

complete the online registration and payment through PayPal.

Please be advised that parents have time from October 20th until November 8th to create an EDSBY account and do the online registration. Parents are encouraged to create an

account early on in the registration process to avoid any unforeseen technical difficulties.

Please contact the IB Coordinator with any questions and/or concerns:

Nazila Reyhani Tel: 905-884-0554, Ext. 421

groups & workshops

NOVEMBER 2017

WIDOW/WIDOWERS under 65 BEREAVEMENTA six session evening group for men and women under 65 years of age and who have recently lost a partner or spouse. Topics to be discussed may include: coping with grief, living with loneliness, changing relationships, and new beginnings.

Tues Oct 31 | 7:30pm-9pm4600 Bathurst StLipa Green Centre

MIND BODY CONNECTION FOR WOMEN PART 2 *BRAND NEW*Join us for a 6 session series that continues building on the practice of Mindfulness for those who have already taken the part 1 group. Topics include: reducing stress and anxiety; gaining insights into limiting thoughts and habits; exploring self-worth and self-esteem; fostering positivity and happiness.

Thurs Nov 2 | 10am-11:30am4600 Bathurst StORWed Nov 8 | 6:30pm-8pm35 Madison Ave

MIND BODY CONNECTION FOR MEN *BRAND NEW*Join us for this brand new 7 session program for men who want to learn mindfulness and meditation in a safe and supportive group setting. Topics will include: stress and anxiety reduction, connecting with your mind and body, self-worth and self-esteem and general relaxation and happiness.

Mon Nov 6 | 7pm to 8:30pm9600 Bathurst StLebovic Community Centre

LOOKING AHEADA six session group for newly separated or divorced individuals who are dealing with the initial feelings of loss, anger, loneliness and wanting to let go of the past and move forward.

Mon Nov 6 | 7pm-9pm9600 Bathurst StLebovic Community Centre

MIND, BODY, CONNECTION FOR WOMEN PART 1Join us in a multi-session group for women who want to learn the practice of mindfulness and meditation in a safe and supportive group setting. Topics will include: stress and anxiety reduction, connecting with your mind and body, enhancing your self-worth and self-esteem, and learning about general relaxation and happiness.

Tues Nov 7 | 2pm-3:30pmORTues Nov 7 | 7pm-8:30pm4600 Bathurst StLipa Green Centre

THE CHALLENGE OF ANGER FOR WOMENA six session group for women who want to learn how to express their anger in an assertive, non- aggressive way. Topics include: understanding what triggers your anger; emotional and physical responses to anger and alternative techniques to express your anger.

Tues Nov 7 | 7:30pm-9pm4600 Bathurst StLipa Green Centre

WIDOW/WIDOWERS 65+ BEREAVEMENTA six session daytime group for men and women over 65 years of age and who have recently lost a partner or spouse. Topics to be discussed may include: coping with grief, living with loneliness, changing relationships, and new beginnings.

Wed Nov 8 | 1:30pm-3pm4600 Bathurst StLipa Green Centre

EFFECTIVE PARENTINGA four session group to help parents learn what they can do to raise a happy, motivated and well behaved child. For parents of children ages 2 to 10 years. Topics include: how to nurture self-esteem; encourage problem solving; increase communication and set appropriate limits and discipline.

Wed Nov 8 | 7pm-9pm4600 Bathurst StORTues Nov 14 | 7pm-9pm9600 Bathurst St

LIVING WITH TEENSParenting your adolescent without losing your cool. A six session group for parents of teenagers. Topics include: setting appropriate limits; learning to let go; parent’s rights and responsibilities; keeping the lines of communication open; realistic expectations, and the pressures of drugs, alcohol, dating and sexuality.

Wed Nov 8 | 7:30pm-9pm9600 Bathurst StLebovic Community Centre

As with all of our programs, registration is required. Our groups and workshops are open to all members of the community regardless of cultural, religious and/or racial background and we offer a sliding scale for those who require fee reductions.

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For more information or to register please call Shawna Sidney at 416-638-7800 x 6215 or visit our website at jfandcs.com/groups

groups & workshops

NOVEMBER 2017

ADULT CHILDREN LOSING A PARENTA six session group for adult children who have recently lost a parent. Topics include: coping with grief, loss and legacy and resolving unfinished business.

Wed Nov 8 | 7:30pm-9pm4600 Bathurst StLipa Green Centre

ONE FAMILY, TWO HOMESA six session series for families experiencing separation and divorce. Children participate in separate age appropriate groups which will help them to: feel better, deal with some of the myths and know where to get support. Topics for parents include: tips for keeping the kids out of the conflict, trends in family law and the impact of separation and divorce on children.

Thurs Nov 9 | 6:30pm-8pm4600 Bathurst StLipa Green Centre

WHAT’S YOUR FAMILY’S NORMAL *BRAND NEW*A one session workshop for parents, caregivers or professionals who may be supporting young people struggling with mental health, addiction, and/or behavioural problems. Topics include: learning skills for building healthy relationships with your youth; enhancing skills for communicating across challenging emotional experiences.

Thurs Nov 16 | 7pm-9pm4600 Bathurst StLipa Green Centre

PARENTING THE CHILD/TEEN WITH ADHDThis is a four week group for parents of children/teens diagnosed with ADHD who are wanting to learn more about ADHD and develop strategies for assisting their children at home and at school.

Thurs Nov 21 | 7pm-9pm4600 Bathurst StLipa Green Centre

As with all of our programs, registration is required. Our groups and workshops are open to all members of the community regardless of cultural, religious and/or racial background and we offer a sliding scale for those who require fee reductions.

facebook.com/jfandcs

For more information or to register please call Shawna Sidney at 416-638-7800 x 6215 or visit our website at jfandcs.com/groups