June, 2016

D UFFIN ’S B AY P.S . R EFLECTIONS

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER

Dear Partners in Education,

June is a wonderful time for reflections and celebrations.

We look forward to celebrating our learning together. We are especially looking forward to formally recognizing achievements at our Grade 8 Graduation, Volunteer Celebration, Honour Roll and Recognition Assembly and C.A.R.E.S. Assembly.

June is also a time for thank you’s and farewells to our staff and students who are leaving Duffin’s Bay. We say a fond farewell to our students who will be moving to Carruthers Creek in September. We will miss having you with us every day, and we know we will remain connected in new ways.

We will be publishing one final newsletter at the end of June.

In Educational Partnership with you,

Charmyn Clement

DUFFIN”S BAY P.S.

66 Pittmann Crescent

Ajax, Ontario

L1S 3G4

905-683-6023

www.ddsb.ca/school/

duffinsbay

Twitter: @duffinsbayps

Principal: C. Clement

Administrative Assistant:

J. Barnett

INSIDE THIS

ISSUE:

Staff Recognition

Volunteer of Distinction

2016-2017 Calendar

Celebrations News

Year of the Ally & Community Events

Dates to Remember

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VISION STATEMENT

Our vision is to provide a safe

and secure learning

environment

which fosters the

development

of independent learners and

good citizens.

We will support

opportunities to

develop excellence,

self confidence and risk-taking in

education.

We will continue to work together with the

community to nurture the growth of our

vision.

Congratulations to Mrs. Corradetti, who will become Acting Vice-Principal at Lakeside Public School in September. Your leadership at Duffin’s Bay Public School will be missed, and we look forward to continuing our partnership in your new role.

Thank you Mme Reid, who will be moving to daVinci Public School next year. We value your enthusiasm for French and the French culture, and for your dedication to always trying something new.

Thank you Mrs. Currie, who will be moving to a new school in September. Your caring and dedicated support of so many of us truly made a difference. Your enthusiasm and compassion will be missed.

Thank you to Mr. Parsioon, whose contract position will end in June You have inspired us to try our best, to make healthy choices and stretch ourselves beyond our own expectations.

Thank you, Mr. Tamming, whose contract position is ending. Your love of learning has spread far and wide throughout our school.

STAFF RECOGNITION

VOLUNTEER OF DISTINCTION

Congratulations to Mr. Brian Sale, who has been recognized as the Duffin’s Bay Public School Volunteer of Distinction for 2015-2016. For many years, Mr. Sale has been an integral part of our school com-munity - organizing the BBQ, driving students to sport and team events, supporting parent events, serving on committees, and volunteering in classrooms. We look forward to formally rec-ognizing Mr. Sale at the DDSB Volunteer of Distinction Ceremony in October, 2016.

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MISSION

STATEMENT

The purpose of

Duffin’s Bay P.S. is

to provide a safe

environment in

which all members

of the school

community are

accountable and

work collaboratively

to achieve academic

excellence, mutual

respect and to be

responsible citizens.

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YEAR OF THE ALLY—

CELEBRATING ASIAN AND SOUTH ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH

Throughout May we have been recognizing Asian and South AsianHeritage Month at Duffin’s Bay. On May 14, 1947 tthe Chinese Immigration Act was repealed in Canada and opened the way for other Asians to come to Canada to partake fully in Canadian life.

We learned about many Canadians of Asian and South Asian heritage and international individuals. some who remained in their country of birth and some of whom had moved to Canada. We learned about royalty, emperors and sultans, prime ministers, influential political and business people, famous

actors, and men who had climbed Mount Everest. Our international individuals included:

Bhumibol Adulyadej, Mrs. Aung San Suu Kyi, Mahatma Gandhi, Malala Yousufzai, Emperor Hirohito, Hassanal Bolkiah, Tenzing Norgay, and Sudarshan Gautam.

We recognized notable Canadians, who immigrated to Canada and contributed to every aspect of Canadian life. The first known immigrant from Japan to Canada was Mr. Manzo Nagano and after him there were many others who followed, including people like The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Mr. David See-Chai Lam, Senator Vivienne Poy, Norman Kwong, Ruby Dhalla, Jackie Chan and Mr. Faribi.

As our community in Ajax continues to grow in diversity representing many languages, ethnicities and religious traditions, we grow in the appreciation of the privilege to live in Canada where we have been offered a tremendous opportunity to reach our full potential and participate in Canada’s civic life.

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The Durham District School Board Calendar for 2016-2017 is now available on the DDSB website. Please note two important changes: We will have regular dismissal on the first day of school (September 6, 2016) and the last day before the December Break (Friday, December 23, 2016). This is a change from our tradition of early dismissal on these two dates.

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GRADE 8 GRADUATION

THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016, 6:30 PM

The celebration of the academic careers of our Grade 8 students is drawing close! Families of our Grade 8 Graduates are asked to reserve the evening of Thursday, June 23 for the celebration. The ceremony and celebration will be held at Duffin’s Bay Public School.

Following the ceremony, graduates will be having a dinner and celebration.

Families of our Grade 8 students should look for information coming home shortly about this special event in your child’s academic career.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION CELEBRATION

We appreciate the time and talents of our many parent and community volunteers who help us in so many ways. You make our school a vibrant and caring community.

All volunteers are invited to our Volunteer Appreciation Celebration on Wednesday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m. in the library. We look forward to seeing you there.

HONOUR ROLL AND AWARDS ASSEMBLY

Please mark your calendars for a special assembly on Monday, June 27 at 9:00 a.m. Students in each classroom receiving Academic, Most Improved, Citizenship and CARES Awards will be recognized for their achievements.

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SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL RECOGNITION

On behalf of the staff and students, thank you to the SCC for your tremendous support of our learning community all year. You have worked with dedication and commitment to enhance learning in and beyond the classrooms, and to build a connected community. Through your efforts, you have brought us Career Day, Come Out and Play, and community events such as the Fall Fun Fair, Paint Nights, Chocolate Bars and Pizza Days also brought the community together in unique

ways while providing funds to purchase items which enhance the learning for all of our students.

Thank you to the following individuals:

Ioustini Nicoloau—SCC Co-Chair, Parent Engagement, Greening Committee, Fall Fair

Nona Johnstone— SCC Co-Chair, Parent Engagement, Greening Committee, Fall Fair, Pizza Day Co-ordinator

Karen Deventer—SCC Treasurer, Greening Committee, Chocolate Bar Fundraiser Co-ordinator, Parent Engagement Committee

Carolyn Fiset— SCC Secretary, Greening Committee Member, Fall Fair Committee

Christina Todd—SCC Member, Chocolate Bar Fundraiser Co-ordinator, Fall Fair Committee

Jamie Badowski—SCC Member, Paint Night Co-ordinator, Fall Fair Committee

Nicole Hutchison—SCC Member, Fall Fair Committee

Emma Ramcharan—SCC Member, Fall Fair Committee

DOLPHINS ATHLETES—TRACK & FIELD

Congratulations to our Dolphins athletes who represented us at the Area Track and Field Meet on May 20. We were proud of the respectful way our athletes showed their Dolphins pride throughout the day. After the day of competition, 4 athletes are returning to the Regional Finals. Special thanks to our coaches and volunteers—Mr. Parsioon, Ms. Currie, Ms. Carvalho, Mr. Schweizer— who helped our athletes get ready for the day. Congratulations to the following Dolphins athletes:

Ethan—1500 m

Rocco—800 m

Elise—Javelin

Quentin—Long Jump

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LUNCHROOM SUPERVISOR POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN SEPTEMBER

Next year we will be in need of additional lunch supervisors. This paid position is from 11:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. Lunch supervisors monitor students as they eat their lunch, prepare to go outside, and on the school yard. The successful applicants require current police checks. Please contact the office if you are interested.

MEDICATIONS REMINDER

If your child has an epipen, inhaler or other medication at the office, please stop by the office to pick it up before the end of the school year. Forms for next year have al-ready been sent home. Please contact the office if you have not received a form and require one.

CLASS LISTS FOR 2016-2017

Class lists will be posted on Thursday, September 1. Out of respect for confidentiality, please do not take pictures of the class lists or record information regarding other people’s children.

END OF YEAR REMINDERS

The last day of classes is on Wednesday, June 29, with a regular dismissal time. Report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, June 28. If your child will be absent and you would like a copy of the report card to be mailed to you, please provide the office with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

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YEAR OF THE ALLY

Congratulations to our school community on achieving the Healthy Schools Gold Award from the Region of Durham Health Department.

Thank you Nicole Wright, Public Health Nurse, for coming to our assembly to present the award at our CARES Assembly.

Congratulations also to the winners of our media contest. They received special prizes from the Health Department and a Subway Gift Card.

REGION OF DURHAM HEALTH DEPARTMENT HEALTHY SCHOOLS AWARD

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The Durham District School Board is committed to providing Equitable and Inclusive Learning Communities. Through the DDSB Diversity Initiative-Community Voice Sessions; students, parents, staff and community members of the Racialized, and or African/Caribbean diaspora, will have an opportunity to share their voice towards sustainable change. Mr. Donald F. McLeod will facilitate various Town Hall Community Voice Sessions in an attempt to ensure the Durham District School Board continues to be aware of, and responsive to the needs of the students, families and community in which we serve.

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FALL FAIR VOLUNTEERS

If you are interested in

volunteering or have an idea

but you are not able to attend

the meeting, email us at

duffinsbayscc@gmail.com

And let us know that you wish

to help

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DATES TO REMEMBER

DURHAM

DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Ignite Learning

Superintendent:

C. Taylor

905-666-6379

Administrative Officer:

E. McIntosh

905-666-6366

Trustee:

D. Edwards

donna.edwards@ddsb.ca

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JUNE

NATIONAL ABORIGINAL HERITAGE MONTH &

ITALIAN HISTORY MONTH

7 Ramadan Begins (Islam)

11-13 Shavuot (Judaism)

21 National Aboriginal Day (Canada)

24 La Fete National/Fete de Saint-Jean Baptiste (Quebec)

25 Multiculturalism Day (Canada)

JUNE

1-2 Junior (Grade 6) EQAO

3 P.A. Day—No School for students

9 Regional Track & Field Event

10 7:00 p.m. Heart of Ajax Unveiling Ceremony

17 10:20 a.m. CARES Assembly

20 Play Day

21 Play Day Rain Date

22 10:00 a.m. Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

22 Pizza Lunch

23 6:30 p.m. Grade 8 Graduation

27 9:00 a.m. Honour Roll & Recognition Assembly

28 Report Cards Home

29 Last Day of Classes— Regular Dismissal

3:00 p.m. Clap Out

SEPTEMBER

1 P.A. Day; Class Lists Posted

6 First Day of School; Regular Dismissal

15 Welcome Back Meet the Teacher Night

26 Fall Photo Day

27 Terry Fox Run