THE REMAINDER OF THE NEWSLETTER CAN BE FOUND ON OUR SCHOOL WEBSITE AT:

Thinking. Learning. Creating. Together.

Thorndale School Hours

Morning Entry: 9:00 a.m. Nutrition Break 1: 11:20 a.m. K Nutrition Break 1: 12:00 p.m. Nutrition Break 2: 1:20 p.m. K Nutrition Break 2: 2:00 p.m. Afternoon Dismissal: 3:20 p.m.

Thanks for getting your children to school on time.

November 2016

Principal: Ms. L. Adams Thorndale Public School

Vice Principal: Mr. K. Dhaliwal 133 Thorndale Rd.

Trustee: Mr. Harkirat Singh Brampton, on L6P 1K5

Superintendent: Mrs. P. Daws P: 905-913-1490 F: 905-913-0397

Office Manager: Ms. D. Fogah-McFarlane

HTTP://SCHOOLS.PEELSCHOOLS.ORG/1440

VOLUNTEERS We would love to have you volunteer at our school. Please come to the main office if you are interested in being a school volunteer. A police record check is required.

MEDICAL ALERT: EPIPENS You can receive a FREE EpiPen waist pack by registering your EpiPen lot number online at:

http://www.epipen.ca/en

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COMMUNITY SAFETY AT THORNDALE — DRIVE WITH CARE Please follow our Kiss n’ Ride routine to ensure community and student safety at all times. There should be no parking or leaving your car unattended at any time. Families who would like to pick their children directly up from school exit areas must park their vehicle either on the appropriate side of the road or in the school parking lot (should space be available. Treat all community members, including our staff with the respect they deserve. Ensure that child seats are installed correctly and that children are using their seatbelts. Failure to follow traffic law requirements has resulted in some of our families receiving tickets from parking enforcement and Peel police.

PLEASE GO CHECK IT OUT!

RIDDLE: What gets wet while it is drying? (The answer can be found in our

online newsletter)

Have a riddle or brain teaser?

Hand it in to Ms. Adams or

Mr. Dhaliwal.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 School Council

Meeting (5:30-6:30)

3 4 5

6

What would you

do to create

peace in the

world? Tell a

friend.

7

8 Grade 4 CCAT

Testing

9 10 Gr. 3—Dr. B. Gr. 6 Muskoka Trip Information Night (6-7pm)

11 Remembrance

Day Assembly at 10am

Progress Reports Sent Home

12

13 14 15 Kindergarten Rose Theatre

Workshop

16 Photo

Retake Day

17 Parent/

Teacher/Student Conferences

Kindergarten Rose Theatre

Workshop

18 Parent/

Teacher/Student Conferences

No School for

Students

19

20 21 22 23 24 25 School Assembly—9:30

26 What can you

do to make sure people are

treated with respect?

27 28 29 30 Dan the Music Man

Performance

november 2016

CALENDAR

REMINDERS: -SET GOALS as you review your progress report card

-take time to GET TO KNOW someone you don’t know well

-VISIT the school site to access the rest of our newsletter

Celebrations this month: November Gwilatkw and Freezing Moon, 1 Birth of the Báb, All Saints' Day, Samhain, 2 Birth of Baha’u’lláh, 3 -21 The month of Qudrat, 5 Gnan Panchami, 11 Remembrance Day, 14 Dev Diwali or Lo-kashah Jayanti, Birth of Guru Nanak, 16 Louis Riel Day, November 22 - December 10 The month of Qawl, 24 Martyr-dom of Guru Teg Bahadur, 25 Day of Covenant, 27 Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, 27 or 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas fast), 27 First Sunday of Advent

RIDDLE: What gets wet while it is drying?

A towel, cloth, papertowel, sponge...

Submit your riddles to

Ms. Adams or Mr. Dhaliwal.

Bus cancellation & closing schools due to bad weather During the winter months, we may need to cancel buses or close schools because of inclement weather. Information regarding details of cancellations or closures will be announced on radio and television stations listed below and posted at www.peelschools.org, school websites and www.stopr.ca. Information will also be available on Twitter (@Peelschools), Facebook (www.facebook.com/peelschools) or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146. VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9 CHUM AM1050 CFTR AM680 CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CJCL AM590 CHFI FM98.1 NEWSTALK 1010 AM EZ ROCK FM97.3 CJBC (FR) AM860 FM Z103.5 FM93.1 FM Q107 CHIN FM100.7/AM1540 CBC99.1 CTV BREAKFAST TELEVISION GLOBAL NEWS CITYPULSE One of the following messages will be announced (highlighted text only): Peel District School Board buses are cancelled. This means that schools remain open for students and staff, but buses are cancelled. Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts of municipalities. Buses will remain cancelled all day. All activities that require busing will also be cancelled. Permits, night school classes, child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual. All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed. This means that all schools and Board offices are closed to students and staff. All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled, including child care, night school and permits. All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled. This means that all activities in schools and Board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed. All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled. This means that all activities in schools and Board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses and events. The buildings will be closed.

*NEW* Community Corner Stay up-to-date with community-based opportunities The Peel District School Board is pleased to introduce an electronic resource page on www.peelschools.org called, Community Corner, which contains links to information and resources in the community that may be of interest to students and their families. This site replaces our previous method of sending promotional materials about community clubs, camps, contests, fundraisers and events home with students on a regular basis. How you can access Community Corner

Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/communitycorner

Click on the “Community Corner” button, found on the main page of school websites, as well as on www.peelschools.org.

#ChooseAction on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week during the week of Nov. 20 to 26, 2016. This year, we ask our Peel community to ‘#ChooseAction to Be the Difference’ in their classes, offices, schools, communities or world, in order to make these spaces better places for everyone. The Peel Board would like to hear about the big and small actions, the pledges, the promises and the attitudes that our Peel community value, and ask that you take a moment to share your #ChooseAction moments on social media. Across the Peel board, schools use many programs and initiatives to prevent bullying and to intervene when bullying happens. Though the programs vary, their messages are consistent. Students are taught to:

define bullying

identify forms of bullying

identify the shifting roles in bullying relationships, for example the person who bullies, the target, the bystander or the trusted advocate

determine how to safely “choose action” to prevent and intervene in bullying & harassment

understand that bullying is a relationship problem with relationship solutions

determine positive ways to interact with others in an accepting, inclusive way

demonstrate character attributes and be a leader to help maintain positive and safe school communities Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained in Bill 13: The Accepting Schools Act, that came into effect on Sept. 1, 2012. For more information, visit: www.peelschools.org/aboutus/safeschools/bullying/ or www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html.

Peel schools, students and staff recognize and honour First Nation Land daily At the Peel District School Board, everything we do is designed to help each child achieve to the best of his or her ability. The board recognizes that encouraging, inclusive and respectful environments help students achieve to the best of their ability. As part of this important work, at the Regular Meeting of the board on Sept. 30, trustees approved that the following statement will be played/read each school day at all Peel schools and all board-hosted events prior to the Canadian national anthem:

We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. The acknowledgement recognizes Indigenous heritage and the importance of the land that we are located on. In addition to help-ing build awareness about one of our local First Nation communities, the acknowledgement also honours the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action about honouring Indigenous people’s historical and contemporary contributions to Canada. Students in all Peel schools will learn about the importance of the acknowledgement through lesson plans produced in collaboration and partnership with the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation through the use of the Sacred Trust resource.

Nov. 25 opportunity to say 'thanks' to Peel Custodial & Maintenance Workers Day In 2014, the board of trustees declared the last Friday in November as the Peel Custodial and Maintenance Workers’ Day. This year, the recognition day falls on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. Take this opportunity to thank the important work of custodial and maintenance workers and their hard work and commitment to well-being and safety.

Traffic safety in our community Safety is a top priority at our school. Here is a list of traffic tips to keep students, staff and parents safe while commuting to and from school.

Respect traffic signs and road markers around the school.

Drive slowly and with caution on and near school property. Adhere to the posted speed limits on any surrounding streets used by students on their way to and from school.

Always yield to pedestrian traffic. Wait for students, staff members and parents to cross before driving past them.

When dropping your child off at the school, use the Kiss'n'Ride area. This is a supervised area that is designed to keep students safe.

Do not double park or do anything else to block traffic or draw your child off the curb and into traffic. Do not take shortcuts over curbs.

Have your child ready to exit the car when you reach the curb. Say goodbye to your child before you park at the curb to let your child out of your car.

During regular drop-off times, students are to remain in the car until it is safe for them to exit the car onto the curb.

Follow the directions of staff or volunteers on duty in the school parking lot and treat staff, students, volunteers, passengers and other drivers with respect.

Consider parking off site and walking a short distance to school. This will give you time to talk to your children about their day, review new vocabulary words, math concepts, etc.

Remind your child to only cross the street at an intersection or crosswalk. They should never “jaywalk” by crossing in the middle of the street.

Students who bike to school should always wear a helmet, and follow all traffic laws. They should only cross the street at a crosswalk or intersection—never in the middle of the road.

Parent resources help you support your child’s learning At the Peel board, our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each child. There is no doubt that families play a vital role in helping us achieve this goal. As our partner in education, we hope you'll stay connected to your child's learning throughout his or her entire school experience. Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild to explore all resources availa-ble to parents. There you will find easy-to-navigate buttons that connect families to tip sheets and web pages on a number of different topics, including math, homework, special education, EQAO and mental health.

Prevent the flu. It's in your hands. Hand washing is the most important way to prevent the spread of infection. Always wash your hands with soap and water when they are dirty. Clean your hands before: touching your eyes, nose or mouth, touching/preparing food or drinks, eating or drinking, caring for someone in your home who can easily get sick (baby, elderly or someone who has an unhealthy immune system), first aid

Clean your hands after: touching pets or other animals, touching raw meat, particularly chicken, touching surfaces such as a rail-ing or grocery cart, touching money, touching objects sick people have touched, touching blood or body fluids such as urine, vom-it or feces, contact with those who have a cold, the flu, diarrhea or virus of any kind, changing diapers, wiping your own or a child's nose, sneezing or coughing, using a facial tissue, using the washroom, removing gloves, cleaning, gardening

What to do when you cough or sneeze: cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve, put used tissues in the wastebasket, clean your hands with soap and water or a hand sanitizer For more information call Peel Health at 905-799-7700 or visit www.peelregion.ca/flu.

Follow us on social media—Stay Connected Follow @Peelschools on Twitter to: Follow Thorndale Public School at: learn about our schools and programs ● @ThorndalePS ● @ThorndaleLib

find out if buses are cancelled during bad weather ● @RaineAdams1 ● @KJD1979

share the Peel smile ● @Thorndalephysed

Is French Immersion (FI) or Extended French (EF) right for my child? If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2017, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program. A French Immersion enrolment cap is in place. This means that a specific number of spots are available for students entering grade 1 French Immersion. A random selection process will be used to identify students gaining entrance into the program. For more information about the random selection process visit www.peelschools.org/French. If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2017, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to apply for the Extended French (EF) program. What is the program like? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the program? One way to help answer these questions is to attend the information meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the FI/EF school your child would attend. To find out the FI/EF school your child would attend:

visit our website www.peelschools.org/French

call the school in your area

call 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212

Online application The application form for Grade 1 French Immersion and Grade 7 EF for the 2017-18 school year will be available online at: www.peelschools.org/French on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m. Important dates Information meeting Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at 7 p.m. Application process opens Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m. Application deadline Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at 4 p.m. For more information:

visit www.peelschools.org/French

call your nearest French Immersion school

talk with parents who have children in the French Immersion program

visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca

New Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for student athletes, artists Does your child/teen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly? The Peel District School Board’s new Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexible timetabling to accommo-date student athletes and artists with demanding practice, competition, rehearsal and/or performance schedules. Peel Region High Performers Program will open in September 2017. Information nights will be offered as follows:

Applications are now available at: www.peelschools.org/HighPerformers

Grades Information Night Location

4 to 5 Nov. 2, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. Britannia Public School 1145 Swinbourne Dr. in Mississauga

6 to 8 Nov. 9, 2016 at 6 p.m. Dolphin Sr. Public School 18 Brookside Dr. in Mississauga