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Teachers like students are on a journey of learning hence a number of staff members will be leaving Eldorado P.S., to expand their horizons as they gain newer experiences. We extend a big thank you to them for their support over the past years. It has been a pleasure working with them. We wish them great joy as they embrace new challenges in the upcoming year. At this time, we warmly welcome our new members of staff. We look forward to getting to know them and collaborating with them. They have much to offer to staff, students and parents. We value the positive contributions that each of them will bring our community. Welcome to our family. FAREWELL WELCOME Christine Alexander Roshika Amer Stacie Belik Heather Cooke Monica Chadha Jen Chapman Janet Culig Martin Davey Robin de Rivera Jenna Dobson Alison Evans Scott Fedorowich Jennifer Fryer Amanda Gandhi Deanna Gaughan Rebecca Golts Marc Julien Devinder Kaur Duwayne Letts Ashley Luis Elizabeth Maitland Andrea McNeil Varinder Minhas Meeta Nanda Laurie Nelson Kim Phillip Danielle Pierre Carlene Powell Romila Ray FDK ECE Gr. 1 Gr. 2 Gr. 2 Gr. 2/3 Gr. 3 Gr. 3 Gr. 4 Gr. 4 Gr. 4 Gr. 5/6 Gr. 7 Gr. 7 Gr. 8 Gr. 8 DD ISSP .4 ISSP ESL/FDK ESL Phys. Ed. Phys. Ed. Music .5 Music TA TA Rajvinder Deol Nargis Narzy Sara Ann Mancini Nicole Gjoreski Deep Sachania Allanah McLaughlin Danielle Milani Roshni Ghosh Rita Succo Liselotte Kristensen Shannon Grubb Corey Monague O’Neill Thompson Hema Talwar Satpreet Jagpal Manpreet Dhinsa Bryan Morgan Heidi Alletson Jessy Labib Quyen Kim April Emmitt Maribel Guiterez- Catenaro Jason Amarosso Joyce McGill Catherine Bernardi Jo-Ann Hughes June 28, 2018 JUNE NEWSLETTER FAREWELL AND WELCOME

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Teachers like students are on a journey of learning hence a number of staff members will be leaving Eldorado P.S., to expand their horizons as they gain newer experiences. We extend a big thank you to them for their support over the past years. It has been a pleasure working with them. We wish them great joy as they embrace new challenges in the upcoming year.At this time, we warmly welcome our new members of staff. We look forward to getting to know them and collaborating with them. They have much to offer to staff, students and parents. We value the positive contributions that each of them will bring our community. Welcome to our family.FAREWELL WELCOMEChristine AlexanderRoshika AmerStacie BelikHeather CookeMonica ChadhaJen ChapmanJanet CuligMartin DaveyRobin de RiveraJenna DobsonAlison EvansScott FedorowichJennifer FryerAmanda GandhiDeanna GaughanRebecca GoltsMarc JulienDevinder KaurDuwayne LettsAshley LuisElizabeth MaitlandAndrea McNeilVarinder MinhasMeeta NandaLaurie NelsonKim PhillipDanielle PierreCarlene PowellRomila RayNoor SabahPadriac ScottMichelle QuinnRyan TackaberryNoreen TurnbullSherri VillaKathleen WhitnellChristine Williams

FDKECEGr. 1Gr. 2Gr. 2Gr. 2/3Gr. 3Gr. 3Gr. 4Gr. 4Gr. 4Gr. 5/6Gr. 7Gr. 7Gr. 8Gr. 8DDISSP.4 ISSPESL/FDKESLPhys. Ed.Phys. Ed.Music.5 MusicTATATATABTAOffice Manager

Rajvinder DeolNargis NarzySara Ann ManciniNicole GjoreskiDeep SachaniaAllanah McLaughlinDanielle MilaniRoshni GhoshRita SuccoLiselotte KristensenShannon GrubbCorey MonagueO’Neill ThompsonHema TalwarSatpreet JagpalManpreet DhinsaBryan MorganHeidi AlletsonJessy LabibQuyen KimApril EmmittMaribel Guiterez- CatenaroJason AmarossoJoyce McGillCatherine BernardiJo-Ann HughesTajinder BhamraRoma PuriTheresa Palmer MarianiMelanie BakerMalissa Vaz

June 28, 2018

JUNE NEWSLETTER

FAREWELL AND WELCOME

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On June 21st from 5 to 8 pm had an annual Fun Fair. This was a wonderful community event where families came to eat, play and meet friends. This year we had a variety of food options to choose from including Domino's Pizza, Mr. Corn (burgers, fries, poutine, corn – both halal and vegetarian options), Tandoori Mirchis (indian) and an Ice Cream Truck!! The police were present with their motorcycle. The firefighters allowed everyone to climb through their truck. There were many activities including a dunk tank where you could dunk teachers including Mr. Teeter! There were bouncy castles, an obstacle course, a huge inflatable slide, a basketball game, a photo booth and even a train ride!! Chuck E Cheese was there to meet you as well as the mascot from the Brampton Beasts! Everyone was able to get their face painted and a balloon made? This was a wonderful community event to end the school year! We would like to thank our neighbourhood sponsors including Mathnasium, IDA pharmacy, TD Canadatrust, real estate Parveen Arora, Sky Harbour Dental, Your Choice Salon.

The gym continues to be a busy spot. To celebrate Asian Heritage Month, our Kindergarten to grade 2 friends had the opportunity to learn some Tai Chi which was led by Mrs. Jones. Our school teams have been busy as well. We had a senior boys cricket team compete at a Peel tournament in May. As well as our dodgeball team travelled to South Fletchers CS to compete in a 1 day tournament. Girls and boys senior softball teams competed in a 1 day tournament on June 13. Both teams travelled to Sesqui-Centennial Park where the girls defended their first place finish from last year. The junior girls and boys soccer teams travelled to Batsman Park June 6 and 7 where they competed in a 1 day tournament. Both teams worked hard at improving their skills.

Our junior track and field team (grades 3-5 students) and our senior track and field team (grades 6-8 students) did a great job competing in June. The juniors competed at Jean Augustine SS on June 13 while the seniors competed at Chinguacousy Park on June 19. Both teams have been practicing every nutrition break working on their individual events. Good job to all our Eldorado athletes.

As the Peel Board celebrated Education Week from April 23rd to April 27th with the theme of ‘#weinspire’, it is important to say that it is the students, who inspire us as teachers, teaching assistants, volunteers, vice-principals and principals to be better educators so that they reach their fullest potential. Students from many classes worked collaboratively to create a whole-school collage that was displayed in our front entryway. When visitors walked in they were asked to ‘follow in our footsteps’ and be inspired by: music, sports, art, positive quotes, nature, technology and so much more. At Eldorado, we strive to celebrate education everyday and inspire one another to create, collaborate and innovate.

SPORTS

EDUCATION WEEK 2018

FUN FAIR

TRACK AND FIELD

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 On Wednesday May 16th, students had a chance to play volleyball in fun and non-competitive atmosphere. Students boarded the bus and headed to Fletcher’s Meadow Sports Complex, where the games took place. Students practiced during Nutrition Breaks under the supervision of Ms. Labib and Ms. Nanda. Many of the players had not met one another before but new friendships were quickly formed after just a few moments on the court. During our games, the players showed perseverance, persistent and outstanding sportsmanship. A very big thank you to Irsah, Jasleen, Joel, Ali, Nour, Sahil, Hamzah, Sarah, Alisha, Bemisal, Musa and Hasveen for their hard work and dedication. They have made Eldorado very proud!

On May 17th Eldorado welcomed our newest students at our "Start with a Smile" Kindergarten Information Night. The children were able to meet their teachers and explore their new classrooms while the parents asked questions and met community agencies in the gym. The children went home with a "goodie bag" to use over the summer months. They will have fun reading a new book, drawing pictures, exploring with a magnifying glass, and blowing bubbles over the next few months. We look forward to seeing them all again in September.

Once again, Eldorado P.S., held a Book Fair on June 18th to 20th. Thank you for stopping by and looking at all the new books available for summer reading.

On May 2nd the Kindergarten Classes performed a concert for their family and friends. Some were a little nervous, but most children were excited and sang enthusiastically with loud voices and big actions. There was lots of waving to moms and dads and big smiles for the cameras. All 7 classes performed some songs together while Mrs. McNeil accompanied them on the ukulele. Then each pod sang their own favourite songs and recited a few poems. Thank-you to all the families who came to watch us sing and we can't wait to perform again next year!

May was Asian Heritage Month in Peel and students at Eldorado had the opportunity to participate in a number of different experiences over this exciting month! Each day students listened to music from different Asian countries. Students also had the chance to Guess The Asian Country on our Daily e-announcements by answering trivia questions. Our Parent Council kindly offered Asian food items twice for treat days.Some of our younger students participated in a session of Tai-Chi and our junior students had the opportunity exercise ‘Bollywood’ style at different sessions. At our Asian Heritage Assembly Mr.

ELDORADO VOLLEYBALL TEAM

START WITH A SMILE

KINDERGARTEN CONCERT

ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH

BOOK FAIR

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Anwar Khursid performed the sitar and flute and took us on a musical journey through Asia. Lastly, student talent was showcased on our Daily Eagle in a YouTube video featuring dances, songs, martial arts, poetry, all connected to Asia.

In June the Grade 7's went to Camp Muskoka with Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Gelinas and Ms. Palmer. We had a wonderful time at the Aerial high ropes course and zip line, Inuit Blanket, Archery, Fire and Shelter building, and playing Survivor Muskoka. We had a few bug bites, but great fun, food and friendship was had by all

The senior boys and girl students have demonstrated a great deal of commitment to the 2018 3-pitch teams. Players have spent countless early mornings, and nutrition breaks refining their skills in preparation for a fierce competition at Sesqui-Centennial Park on June 13th. Thanks for all of your hard work Eagles and lets rock that tournament!

The grade 7&8 Explorations class “Makerspace” were very fortunate this year to be involved in a special “experiential Learning Project” funded by the Ministry of Education. This project - called The STEAM LAB COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE (SLiCE) - is a partnership between students, teachers, parent mentors, the “maker community”, and STEAM LABS, Toronto.

The “Maker Movement”, rooted in a philosophy of designing, tinkering, creating and inventing is not just a physical SPACE but a belief that when students are engaged in learning by doing, they are not only active participants in the learning by they are engaged citizens in a global community striving to solve real problems for today. Learning not only becomes motivating and meaningful for the students but transforms students into life-long learners.

Our students had an opportunity to first look at the United Nations 17 Sustainable Goals for Development and choose a goal that was personally meaningful. Based on their interests and passions, students formed working teams where every member was an active participant taking on “real world” jobs including project team lead, marketing manager, lead researcher, lead designer and tech specialist. Teams were then tasked at looking at their UN Sustainable Goal at a community level - what was a local community problem that they could identify that related to their global goal. Once the local community problem was identified, teams were asked to look for a solution to this local problem through the lens of a “maker”. What could they “make” to solve this problem? This is where the BIG work started. Teams brainstormed, filtered, asked questions, researched and came up with an idea and a plan. From there, designs were developed and prototypes were created. Finally it was time for us to meet with our partner, STEAM Labs where we would spend four days working with mentors at implementing our designs, iterating, more iterating, failing up, redesigning, rethinking, and finally completing our projects. We learned to use Adobe Illustrator, Tinkercad, the laser cutter, 3D printers, scroll saws, drills, arduino, hinges, hydraulics, and so much more. If we could only have bottled the energy, focus and engagement of all the students over those four days!!!

MUSKOKA WOODS

BASEBALL: 3 Cheers for 3-Pitch

S.T.E.A.M.

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In the end, students grew in their understanding, not only of their own abilities, but seeing themselves as capable, confident and curious learners that, with persistence and a positive growth mindset, can achieve what they never before thought possible.

Finally, thanks to our partner STEAM Labs, we were able to connect with experts in the “Maker” industry and use their facilities to innovate and create solutions to our problems that would never have been possible in our school environment. We really understood what an impact the “environment as third third teacher” makes on the learning!

Congratulation to all of these “makers” for an amazing experience!

On Tuesday, June 26, 2018 our Grade 8 students celebrated their graduation. The ceremony was held at Jean Augustine Secondary School and the dinner and dance back at Eldorado School. During the ceremony students were presented with their graduation certificates and many were honored with awards. Awards presented included Eldorado Citizenship award, Math award, Science award, Music award, Principal’s award to name a few. We were graced by the presence of our trustee – Kathy McDonald. Parents were very proud of their child’s accomplishments. Back at the school, the gym was decorated in the theme of Hollywood. Students were served pizza, salad and cupcakes. They enjoyed socializing and dancing. The evening was special and it was a wonderful way to wish our Grade 8 students all the best as they continue their education at secondary school.

In the month of June, Peel District School Board schools and sites raised Pride flags, in the spirit of equity, inclusion and reconciliation. The raising of flags is only one of the ways we help to create spaces that are inclusive, welcoming and safe for students, staff and families. The decision to raise these flags is about acceptance and inclusion, but it’s also about hope; it’s about understanding that everyone should feel proud of who they are and that public education plays a role in upholding the inherent dignity and worth of all persons.Pride Flags will be raised in all schools and sites in June. The board has consulted with The Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation and the board’s Indigenous Education Advisory Circle (IEAC), and will raise The Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation Flag, in recognizing their treaty territory. As it will take several weeks for delivery of The Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation Flags, one will only be flown at the HJA Brown Education Centre (central board office) in June until the other flags arrive. This decision was made in consultation with The Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation and the board’s IEAC.The manner in which flags may be displayed in Canada is not governed by any legislation, but by established practice. The rules applied by the federal government are not mandatory for individuals or organizations; they serve as guidelines for all persons who wish to display the Canadian flag and other flags in Canada. Other flags have been flown on the same pole as the Canadian flag in neighbouring school boards for years without issue.As a board, we are committed to achieving inclusion for all through continuous progress on equity. This is yet another step for us in our journey and aligns with our board commitment to supporting students from

Peel board raises Pride and First Nations flags in schools, sites in June

In Other News

Gr. 8 GRADUATION

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marginalized communities, including Indigenous students and students who identify as LGBTQ+. This work is included in the board’s strategic plan, our Plan for Student Success.

Please join us in helping to ensure all our students, staff and families are welcomed and accepted, in the spirit of equity, inclusion and reconciliation.

Elementary SchoolMessenger SafeArrival Attendance Program Elementary parents are reminded to sign up for a Safe Arrival account in order to report a child's absence in a quick and easy manner.Set up your account by going to: go.schoolmessenger.ca and use the same email address the school has on file for you. You can also download the blue School Messenger App to your smartphone.If parents prefer not to set up an account, the toll-free number is always available for all families: 1-855-209-6155A few things to note with our new system:

parents are encouraged to add the 1-855-209-6155 number to their Contacts (under PDSB or School Name) so the number can easily be identified when it calls

this new system will call once per child, therefore if you have three children absent at one time, you will receive three different phone calls

parents who set up an account can choose their preferences as to which numbers will be called parents can report Late Arrivals by choosing the Report an Absence option first, then choosing

Late Arrival in the sub-menuAs always, parents are encouraged to report absences in advance to the Safe Arrival system.

All students in Ontario secondary schools are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement in order to obtain their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Students are encouraged to start accumulating community involvement hours in the summer before they enter grade 9.

Research shows that early involvement in community service helps students build a spirit of civic responsibility which can be expanded as they move through secondary school.

The community involvement component is an opportunity for students and parents to work together, independent of the school. With parent support, your teen is responsible for finding and completing 40 hours of community service.

Parents should provide assistance to their teen in the selection of community involvement activities. Here’s how to get started:Spend some time with your teen going through the list of eligible and ineligible activities by visiting www.peelschools.org/students/40hours View the volunteer opportunities posted at www.peelschools.org/students/40hours/volunteerjobboard/

ATTENDANCE PROGRAM

40 hours to graduate – Start this summer

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We Welcome the World Centres The Peel District School Board’s We Welcome the World Centres located in Brampton, Malton and Mississauga, are the first point of contact for all newcomer families to become familiar with the educational system in Peel. The centres are open all year—including the summer months— from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In addition to providing literacy and numeracy assessments, the We Welcome the World Centres provide newcomers with a host of services including: reception, orientation, interpretation and referrals.

At each centre, parents/guardians and students will discover:• settlement service information• age and grade appropriate educational and related program resources• information about various community supports • translation of materials to support the reception and assessment process• computer portals— providing information on Peel resources

For more information about the We Welcome the World Centre and the services they provide, call 905-366-8791.

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In every Peel school and worksite, there are endless inspiring stories just waiting to be told. To help share the smile, the Peel board has launched a new website to showcase these amazing #PeelFam stories, people and creations.

Visit www.sharethesmile.ca to view some of the stories, people and creations we’ve featured so far. We encourage students, staff, parents and the community to share the stories happening in their school community. In the top right corner, you share by clicking ‘Share Your Story’.

On the road again—how to keep your cyclist safeHere are some tips you can review with your child to ensure bike season gets off to a great start:The right fit

children should be able to straddle the bike with both feet on the ground a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard the helmet should fit—if it's too loose, it could fall off, if it's too tight, it's uncomfortable

Get noticed a young child's bike should be equipped with a bell and reflector older riders should have a light and/or reflectors

Follow the rules no riding on busy streets no riding at night stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries  driveway ride out—not stopping and looking both ways before entering the street running the stop sign turning without warning cycling in the dark following the leader—one child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the second

cyclist doesn't

SHARE THE SMILE

BIKE SAFETY

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Excessive exposure to the sun can lead to health concerns such as sunburn and skin cancer. As summer approaches and the weather gets warmer, it is necessary to apply sunscreen to protect ourselves from too much sun damage and burns. In summer, we are exposed to higher levels of ultraviolet (UV) rays. This exposure is a risk factor for developing skin cancer and cataracts later in life. The UV index is the measure commonly used in Canada to assess the strength of the sun’s UV rays risk on a given day.What is the UV Index?The index scale ranges from 0 to 10. The higher the value, the more intense ultraviolet rays. The UV index is calculated daily by Environment Canada using ozone and weather information. It can vary from day to day with changes in the ozone layer – the thinner the ozone layer, the higher the index reading. How to protect your family from the sun?Wear a hat (preferably with a broad brim), sunglasses and protective clothing on sunny days.Use sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or greater whenever you're outdoors.Encourage your children to play in shady areas if they are outside for a long period of time.Remember that sunburn can occur even on a cloudy day, as up to 80 per cent of UV rays can penetrate light clouds, and 40 per cent of UV rays can bounce back from sand, water or concrete.

Kindergarten to grade 4Sorting and stacking – Teach classification skills with dinnerware. Ask your child to match and stack dishes of similar sizes and shapes. Also have your child sort flatware – forks with forks, spoons with spoons. This is like recognizing the shapes of letters and numbers.Comic strip writing – Use comic strips to help with writing. Cut the segments of a comic strip apart and ask your child to arrange them in order. Then ask your child to fill in the words of the characters (orally or in writing).Float and sink – Encourage hypothesizing (guessing). Use several objects – soap, a dry sock, a bottle of shampoo, a wet sponge, an empty bottle. Ask your child which objects will float when dropped into water in a sink or bathtub. Then drop the objects in the water, one by one, to see what happens.Grades 5 to 8Follow the news – As a family, choose an important news event to follow for a day or two. Ask each person to find as much information on the topic as possible – read newspapers, look at online news webpages, listen to the radio and watch TV news. Then talk about what everyone learned.Pro and con: what do you think? – Make a family game of discussing a special issue. For example, "Teenagers should be allowed to vote," or "There should never be any homework." Ask your children to think of all the reasons they can to support their views. Then ask them to think of reasons opposing their views. Which views are most convincing? For variety, assign family members to teams and have them prepare their arguments pro and con.

Stretch, run, walk – Ask your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day. For example, run or walk briskly for 10 minutes. Walk, when possible, instead of driving, for any distance less than a mile. Have your child make a week-long exercise plan. Try to think of a modest reward for sticking to the plan and exercise with your child.

Let your voice be heard – Promote good citizenship. Help your child write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about an issue affecting children – for example, suggest that a bike path be built near the school or that a city event be planned for youngsters. Children are citizens, and their ideas are worth hearing.

PREPARING FOR THE SUMMER

SUMMER ACTIVITIES THAT BOOST LEARNING

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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 8) 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, then press 2Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation or follow us on Twitter: @PDSBLearnESL

IPRC stands for Identification, Placement and Review Committee.Each student is unique and has different needs when it comes to education. All students need the support of teachers, classmates, family and friends to succeed in the school environment, however, some students need more support and may be deemed exceptional. The IPRC is a formal process, governed by provincial law that is designed to help students get the special education assistance that they need. These committees do three main things:-Determine if the student is exceptional and meets the criteria for identification under one of the five areas of exceptionality.-Consider and recommend the best placement to meet their needs-Review the identification and placement yearly

You and your child are entitled to be a part of this process to ensure the right educational choices are made. Your child’s teacher or principal are a good starting point if you have any question about the IPRC. SEAC representatives can also help you understand the process and options available. For detailed information see the link to “A Parent’s Guide to IPRC” at www.peelschools.org/parents/specialed/iprc.

WHAT IS AN IPRC?

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Summer break is around the corner! The psychological and physiological benefits of summer are hard to beat. However, while summer allows for a break from the routine and structure of the school year, for some children and youth, it can be stressful to be away from school. So, while the stressors change when the last school bell signals summer, they don't disappear. 

Here at a few tips for summer well-being to keep everyone safe and having fun in the sun!

Get outside. With longer and warmer days, try to spend more time outdoors which increases our vitamin D intake and allows us more time to exercise and connect with nature. A minimum of 60 minutes of daily physical activity is recommended for all children and youth. Healthy body = healthy mind.

Always stay hydrated. Replace sugary sports drinks & sodas with water; add slices of fresh fruit like strawberries, lemons, limes or watermelons to your water for a delicious flavor. Staying hydrated prevents heat related illness: symptoms are headache, cold sweats, exhaustion, nausea and/or vomiting, and diarrhea.

Get plenty of rest.  During the hot summer heat, making sure you get plenty of rest is important to prevent heat exhaustion. While playing outside, take frequent shaded breaks and use sunscreen. Getting 8-10 hours of sleep every night is important for recuperation and growth.

Wear safety gear. Whether you are riding your bike or swimming in a pool always wear the recommended safety gear. Being safe reduces stress for everyone! A good rule is that if you are not doing an activity safely; you will not be allowed to do it.

Be safe on-line. Some students will stay in-touch over the summer primarily on-line. Remember that some people will use electronic media to embarrass, harass, or threaten their peers. When there is cyberbullying occurring remember to save it, report it, and block it. If the incident is criminal call Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Constant communication for the win! Using open ended questions with children and youth can help identify fears, anxieties and concerns. Ask questions like, “How are you feeling about going to summer camp?” In addition, communicating expectations about what is going to occur during the summer will help to ease transitions. Saying, “I am inviting relatives to stay with us in July” or saying, “You will need to be in bed by 9 pm on weekdays this summer” allows children and youth time to adjust to what will occur.

Over summer break remember that HELP is always available:

Peel Children’s Centre maintains a Crisis Response Service (24/7/365) if your child is experiencing a serious mental health problem at 416-410-8615

Kids Help Phone is Canada's only national 24-hour, bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, web counselling and referral service for children and youth.

SUMMER WELL-BEING

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS REGARDINGSCHOOL START UP TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES

FOR SEPTEMBER 2018 If your home address will be changing during the summer, please notify the office staff at your child’s school prior to June 29. Late requests will not be reflected in the planned bus routes to commence in September and may result in transportation services not being available for your child during the first weeks of school. Parents will be responsible for their children getting to and from school until appropriate transportation service is arranged.

The distance criteria for transportation eligibility must be more than: 1.0 kilometer Kindergarten and Grade 1 1.6 kilometers for Grades 2 – 4 2.0 kilometers for Grades 5 – 8 3.8 kilometers for Grades 9 – 12 If your child is moving to grade 2, grade 5, or grade 9 in the 2018-2019 school year, their eligibility status for transportation may be changing. Eligibility information can be accessed at the website noted below. Parents who receive letters in June of this year indicating that the transportation eligibility status for their children is being revised due to eligibility reassessment are reminded that this change will occur effective September 4, 2018. All transported kindergarten and grade 1 students are required to be met by a parent/caregiver when disembarking from their bus on their return trip from school.

Courtesy transportation, which is assignment of ineligible students to available, empty seats on buses, will not be initiated prior to October 1. No exceptions.

Please be aware that during September and early October, STOPR priorities are eligible students requiring transportation service, bus overloads, and route timing adjustments.

Requests for additional or adjusted bus stop locations, route adjustments, and challenges to eligibility status will not be addressed until late October.

Please be patient. STOPR provides transportation services for approximately 65,000 students to 350 schools on 1,400 buses. This is accomplished with an operations staff of 15. Every effort is made to complete required adjustments as quickly as possible, but there are limitations to the volume of changes which can be appropriately communicated and implemented each week.

All transportation operations issues are the responsibility of STOPR and not either Board or individual Trustees.

Contacting STOPR Internet: www.stopr.ca. This website provides up to date delay and inclement weather cancellation information in addition to policy, procedures and frequently asked questions Businfo.stopr.ca. This website allows parents to access information specific to “what school do I attend” and “am I eligible for transportation”. This site also provides parents access to specific bus stop location and pick up and drop off times for their children if eligible for transportation Telephone: STOPR: Phone: 905 890-6000 Toll free: 1-800 668-1140

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