Janet I. McDougald P. S. MARCH 2019

498 Hartsdale Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario L5G 2G6 Phone: 905-278-1010 Fax: 905-278-4347

Trustee: J, Marchant Vice Principal: J. Orazem

Superintendent: D. Van Hooydonk Office Manager: D. Goldthorpe

Principal: L. Culbert Office Assistant: G. Reis

EQUITY & INCLUSION Thank you to our staff and students who have been sharing their work surrounding Black History month in classrooms, on the announcements and throughout the school. During February we have celebrating inclusion and continuing our work with equity, but our work does not stop here. The end of the month is not the end of teaching about the contributions of Black Canadians in our classrooms. Black history is Canadian history. #celebrate #learn #honour #respect

March 2019

Important Dates

March 1 Junior Ski Trip

March 5 Kindergarten Concert

for School 2:00p.m..

March 6 Kindergarten Concert

for Parents 9:45 a.m.

March 7 Move-a-thon

March 11-15 March Break

March 18-20 Sewing Studio

Workshops (K-5)

March 20 Great Gulp!

March 21 Global Climate Team

Trip to Food Bank

March 29 Spirit Day: Wacky Hat

& Hair Day

Mary 29 Shark Spirit Team

Climate Celebration

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EARTH HOUR

March 30th

8:30—9:30 p.m.

Turn off your lights for one hour and take action on climate for

change.

Keep your Child Safe on the Internet Even without trying, children can come across materials on the internet that are obscene, disturbing, violent, hate-filled, racist or offensive in other ways. Here are some steps to help you ensure that your children use the internet as safely as possible:

make sure your children understand what sites are appropriate for them

keep the computer in a common area of the home like the kitchen or family room

discuss the meaning of an ‘unsafe’ site with your children

explain to your children what they should do if they reach an unsafe site make exploring new websites a family activity

pay attention to the games your children may download or copy

look into software or online services that filter out offensive materials or sites

It's important to review safety tips with children regularly. It is possible for children to meet unsafe strangers on the internet. Ensure your child knows the following rules:

never give out personal information (including name, address, phone number, age, school name or location)

never arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone they meet online

never use bad language or send mean messages

never respond to e-mail messages that make them feel confused or uncomfortable

tell an adult immediately if something on the internet makes them feel uncomfortable

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OUR MARCH FOCUS IS: COOPERATION You are showing COOPERATION when you:

Participate with your best effort.

Assume positive intentions in others. Follow the rules established by the group.

Respect the ideas and feelings of others. Value the contributions of others.

Peel board celebrates public education during Education Week – April 8 to 12 The Peel District School Board will host hundreds of celebrations, activities and events across its 257 schools and worksites to celebrate Education Week from April 8 to 12. On April 15, the Peel board will host Showcase of Excellence, an evening to honour recipients for their outstanding contributions to public education. The theme for this year's Education Week is We Inspire.

In addition to inviting parents and community residents to visit their classrooms during the week, Peel schools are hosting open houses, plays/musicals, storytelling, environmental activities, awards assemblies, talent shows and much more.

More than 1,000 individuals will also be honoured during Education Week with Awards of Distinction for their contributions to their school or workplace. Schools and worksites will use social media to showcase their Education Week celebrations and events using the hashtag #WeInspire.

Some of the featured events at our school will include:

Primary/Junior Ed Camps: April 9th Kindergarten Ed Camp: April 11

Day of Pink: April 10 EML Parent Night (Open House): April 11

Book Swap: April 11 Closing Assembly: April 12

On-Going: Mural Painting Stay tuned for more information about these exciting events!

BOOK SWAP Save the date!

Please mark Thursday, April 11th as Janet McDougald Public School's Book Swap! Your child is invited to bring a once-loved book to school by April 5th that can be used in our Book Swap. Each participating student who brings a book will then select a book on April 11th.

This is a wonderful way to encourage students to re-use items instead of throwing them away and also to share an excellent book.

Books can be fiction or non-fiction but they must be in good to excellent condition!

If you are able to help out at our Book Swap, please call Mrs. Basa at extension 208!

EDCAMPS—Volunteers Needed

On Tuesday, April 9th we will be holding Ed Camps (elective activities) for our Primary and Junior students as part of our Education Week. Our Kindergarten

Ed Camp will be held on Thursday, April 11. If you have a talent, hobby or interest (e.g. yoga, painting, dance, baking etc.) that you would like to share with our students please contact Ms. Middleton, Ms. Karakostas, or Ms. Culbert to find out more about how you can support our elective Ed Camps.

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Queen of Heaven Elementary School

1198 Alexandra Ave

EarlyON Centre Invites you to join us during

March Break (March 11-14) *FREE for children 0 to 6 years old with their adult or caregiver. *Explore, discover and try new things with

us. Siblings welcome. *Come prepared with indoor shoes, snack and a smile!

ENTER USING THE NORTH SIDE SCHOOL DOORS, FOLLOW THE ARROWS FROM THE FRONT DOOR

Play and Learn –variety of open ended sensory, creative and cognitive activities available

Family Time - includes creative table and group circle time

Gym Time- free play in the gym with opportunity for cooperative games

For other sites open in afternoons and evenings during March Break www.bridgewaycentre.ca

END OF DAY PROCEDURES

If you are planning on picking your child up early or for an appointment please write a note in your child’s

agenda to let the teacher know. In addition, if your child usually rides the bus, but you are picking up your

child, please write a note in your child’s agenda.

We are experiencing a high volume of calls in the office informing us of changes to regular dismissal

procedures between 3:00 and 3:30 p.m. It is difficult to ensure children are informed of plans in a short time

frame and it is disruptive to the classroom. Often children are in the hallways getting

ready near the end of the day and we are unable to reach them. The best way to ensure

your child is aware of you picking them up, is for you to meet them at their dismissal

door on time at 3:30 p.m. We understand emergencies do occur, but for all other

circumstances, please try to plan ahead. Thank you!

Don’t be Late!

If you and your child(ren) arrive after the 9:05 a.m. bell, please bring them through the front door and into the office to receive a late slip.

Late arrivals not only have a negative impact on your child’s learning and social skills, but they also disrupt the rest of the class and school routines. Make sure your child arrives before the 8:55 a.m. bell. Thanks!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

8:45am. -11:00

Drop In Play & Learn

11:00am.-12:00pm.

Infant Mother Goose

(12mths and under, siblings

welcome)

8:45am.-11:45am.

Drop In Family Time

With Gym Time

8:45am.-11:45am.

Drop in Play & Learn

With Gym Time

8:45am.-11:45am.

Drop In Family Time

With Gym Time

SPRING CONCERT

- Save the Date

This year our Primary (Grades 1-

3), will be held on Thursday, May 2nd.

PARKING

Please be aware that parking in the fire route along

our driveway could result in a ticket. Also, please do

not use the parking lot as a Kiss and Ride. Use the

allocated driveway.

February was Spotlight on Black History Month. The students on the Climate Team worked together to share

information with students in the school about famous Black Canadians and their contributions to Canada and the

world. They created a beautiful showcase in the front hall, as well as sharing information on the announcements.

We had the opportunity to have presenter Jim Arnold, from Folklore Music and Arts in our school. During his African

drumming presentation he shared with the students his drums, and many other instruments that he got from his many

trips to Africa. He engaged the students in storytelling, as well as teaching them to make a beat with the drums.

Next Up:

The Student Climate Team will be taking a trip to the food bank to

help give back to the community.

The Sharks spirit team will be receiving their Spirit Award of popcorn &

a movie on March 29th.

Our upcoming spirit day is Wacky Hat & Hair day on March 29th. This

has always been a popular and fun day for staff and students.

We’re looking forward to seeing that Husky spirit!

JANET I . MCDOUGALD P. S .

Sleep Tips for Parents, Children & Teens

From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team

Many parents face difficulties getting their children back into regular sleep routines, especially after holiday breaks. Studies have shown that a lack of quality sleep in children can increase the likelihood of anxiety, depression, poor grades and school performance, and even physical pain. Research has proven that kids need a lot of sleep in order to function adequately during the day, and sleep deprived children often overcompensate for lack of sleep by becoming fidgety or even disruptive in school.

How much sleep does your child need every night?

Children ages 5-8 need the most sleep, requiring about 10-11 hours every night. Children ages 9-12 need between 9.5-10 hours nightly. And teenagers 13-18 need between 8.5-9.5.

Knowing how much sleep your child needs every night is key in establishing a proper bedtime. And it's important to remember that the above times aren't set in stone, but merely general approximations. Your child will have their own individual sleep needs, and you may need to fine-tune their bedtimes a little bit until you find your child less groggy and sleepy in the mornings, and more alert and aware.

Tips for getting your children on a regular sleep routine

Keep a regular bedtime schedule, including weekends.

Begin a relaxing bedtime routine such as baths, books, prayers, goodnights.

Turn off electronics at least an hour before bedtime.

Bedrooms should be cool, quiet, dimly lit, comfortable and associated with sleep.

Limit caffeine and sugar intake after lunch and none within three hours before bed.

Make sure they eat healthy and have regular exercise.

Communicate with your children about why regular bedtimes are important.

Practice these tips yourself and set a good example.

For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team, find them on Twitter @MHRTPeel.

Adapted from Alaska Sleep Clinic (2018)

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SCHOOL COUNCIL—March News

March should be a fun filled month for our students! Not only does March mean it is time for March Break, it also means it is time for JIMPS Move-a-thon! The Move-a-thon will be held March 7. The theme this year is Glow in the Dark. It should be a great time for students. You may have some tired kids at the end of the day after showing off their cool moves. There are fantastic prizes for the students to win. A great big thank you goes out to all those who donated prizes, sponsored students with pledges, and volunteered to make

our Move-a-thon a success.! Please be sure to return all Move-a-thon pledge envelopes by Friday, March 8th or make your donations using Cash Online.

Also keep your eyes out after the break as order forms will be going home for tickets for our school community event at the Blue Jays game on Sunday, April 14

th. Forms will be sent home after the break. The Blue Jays

game on April 14th is a Jr. Jays game. It should be a lot of fun for everyone that is able to attend. Let’s Go

Blue Jays!

We are also excited to announce that our PRO (Parents Reaching Out Grant) was approved and we are in the process of planning an evening for our families focused on Healthy Living. Stay tuned for more details! The committee is busy planning.

The evening is tentatively scheduled for May 16th, 2019.

Our next School Council meeting will be held on April 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the library. There will be free babysitting in the gym. We hope to see you there.

Wishing everyone a happy, relaxing and safe March Break!

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Peel Learning Foundation aims to create hopeful tomorrows for Peel board students

In partnership with the Peel District School Board, the Peel Learn-ing Foundation was created to enable Peel board students to achieve personal excellence by providing resources to help them overcome barriers.

In its first year, the foundation will support Peel board students through:

Student Emergency Needs program

Depending on the need, the foundation will support individual students with food and clothing, medical supplies, eyeglasses and transportation costs, or where there is an emergency situation that requires a compassionate response.

Student Backpack program

The foundation will provide backpacks filled with school supplies that students need to fully participate in regular classroom work. The backpacks will be provided to students in need in a respectful and confidential manner. They are tailored for students in kindergarten to grade 3, grades 4 to 8, and grades 9 to 12.

Individuals or organizations who are interested in learning more about and supporting the foundation can visit www.PeelLearningFoundation.org. You can also follow the foundation on Twitter and Facebook and use the hashtag #CreateHope to join the conversation.

DANCING JOKES

Q: How do you make a tissue dance? Q: What do cars do at the disco?

A: Put a little boogie in it A: Brake dance

Q: Where can you dance in California? Q: Where do fortune tellers dance?

A: San Fran-disco A: At the crystal ball.

MARCH NEWS FROM THE GREEEN TEAM

The Great Gulp

The Great Gulp is an annual event held every March to help create awareness about the importance of

Peel drinking water in our lives.

During the Month of March schools are invited to take part in ‘The Great Gulp’ by organizing a school-wide, synchronized

drink of tap water.

The event, along with additional tap water activities, creates a memorable learning experience where students have the

opportunity to learn about tap water in Peel.

All participating schools are entered into a draw to win a tap water refill station.

Our toast to tap water will be on Wednesday, March 20th. Please make sure you send in a reusable water bottle with your

child on this day.

Waste Audit

On Wednesday, January 23, we conducted our school waste audit. We noticed a surprising amount of

food waste and a lot of garbage items in the recycling bin. This month, we noticed the total amount of

garbage has slightly gone down and our sorting skills are improving but we still have room to improve on

reducing lunch waste. As we continue to work on being an ECO school, we are encouraging everyone to

continue to pack a waste less lunch every day.

WASTE-FREE LUNCH TIPS

Get children to help pack their lunches with healthy foods.

Only pack as much food as your child will eat.

Use a reusable lunch bag/box for carrying a lunch.

Use a refillable bottle for drinks

If you choose to use a single-serving container, please make sure it is recyclable.

Put sandwiches, muffins, etc. in reusable containers, instead of plastic bags. Label them with your child’s

name so they have a better chance of coming home.

Avoid pre-packaged, single-serve portions of snacks.

Put re-usable napkins in your child’s lunch box.

Thank you for all your support!

The Green Team

Lunchroom Supervisors Appreciation Day on March 1

In 2017, the board of trustees declared the first Friday in March as Lunchroom Supervisors Appreciation Day. This year, the recognition day falls on Friday, March 1, 2019. Take this opportunity to thank the important work of lunchroom supervisors, and their support and commitment to helping to ensure that students are safe and secure.

SEWING STUDIO—UPCOMING WORKSHOPS FOR K-5

Denise Wild's Sewing Studio is coming to our school with a specialty program like you’ve never seen before — a dynamic, engaging sewing workshop that breaks the creative mold! The Sew-ing Studio’s team of stereotype-busting mentors will guide each student through success, teaching the entire school how to sew with a sewing machine. Boys and girls, kindergarten to grade eight, that means you! Each child will gain confidence, develop their growth mindset, and complete a project from start to finish while being motivated and inspired. Not only does sewing get you hands-on and help you flex your creative muscles, it also helps you feel joyful, mindful, and focused. Each K-5 class will have a session on either March 18th, 19th or 20th. SEW COOL!

The Lyndwood Community Association

Lyndwood Community Association LCA Skate in the Park was a great success! Our community joined us at Delwood Park for a fun day of skating, hot chocolate and various winter fun games like snow bowling, scavenger hunt, snow painting and much more. We kept warm by our awesome fire pit! LCA members were so amazed by all the community support on such short notice of this event. Thank you all! Follow us on Facebook and check out some of our LCA Skate in the Park photos. See what’s happening in the month of March below! LCA March Meeting - Date to be determined in the first week of March. • Agenda item: Skate in the Park Debrief, LCA Executive Roles, Floorball League Update, Paint Night, Grant application, Website, Membership, Gym Rental, and any new items. • SHARE WITH US any ideas or events you want to see in our community. Everyone is welcome! Gym rental bookings are underway. BOOK NOW! • Times available are: Monday - Thursday 8pm-10pm only! • Have a sports team that wants to practice indoors? • Want to book a sports play date • Birthday party • Paint night • Badminton night • Volleyball night Call us at 416-684-2295 or email us at Lyndwoodca@gmail.com to book your permit today! [Bookings cost $15 per hour + min. insurance fee] Becoming an LCA member is easy, fun, and free, so join us. MEMBER BENEFITS * Be the first to receive event invites! * Be the first to book your event tickets! Membership forms are available upon request or at events. Message us at lyndwoodca@gmail.com

Smoking and Vaping Prohibited on School Property

The Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 (SFOA, 2017) came into effect on October 17, 2018. This law aims to protect the health of Ontarians by regulating the sale, supply and use of tobacco and vapour products (electronic cigarettes), and the smoking and vaping of cannabis.

Under the SFOA, 2017 it is illegal to smoke (tobacco or cannabis) or vape on:

School grounds (both inside the school and on the outdoor grounds, including the park-

ing lot and sports fields)

Public areas within 20 metres of school property.

New signs are being posted at our schools to notify users that smoking and vaping is prohibited in these areas.

The smoking and vaping prohibition is always in effect and applies to staff, students and visitors.

Region of Peel - Public Health enforces the smoking and vaping prohibition and has been working with school administrators to keep our schools smoke and vape free. Individuals found smoking and/or vaping in a prohibited area may be subject to a fine.

For more information on how the SFOA, 2017 applies to schools, contact Region of Peel - Public Health at 905-799-7700.

For more information on the health effects of smoking and vaping visit the Health Canada website: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/smoking-tobacco.html.