Superintendent:

Patrika Daws

Trustee:

Harkirat Singh

Principal:

Jay Sugunan

Vice-Principal:

Cheryl Dell

Vice-Principal:

Trudy Pearylal-

Maharaj

Office Manager:

Linda Apa

Office Assistants:

Martina Asta

Melissa Brown

Tel: 905-791-6025

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Sir Isaac Brock Public School

Newsletter

September 2017 http://schools.peelschools.org/1417

Principal’s Message I hope everyone has had a restful and fun summer vacation. I am very thankful for our dedicated teaching and office staff and also custodial team ,who have worked tirelessly and diligently to en-sure Sir Isaac Brock (SIB) students have the best learning environment to help them be successful. We are set for another fantastic year with a wide variety of learning opportunities both inside the classroom and around the school. This year, the SIB staff are learning about and introducing and using “The Zones of Regulation” in their classrooms to support students in recognizing how their feelings affect their school day. This program supports self regulation which we know is a neces-sary skill for effective collaboration with other students. During the first couple of weeks, teachers will get to know your children and will begin testing them to see how much they remember and understand in subjects such as Reading, Writing and Math. This information helps teachers plan lessons and use teaching strategies to further the knowledge and skills of your children. Your child will receive an agenda from their classroom teacher to keep track of school events and to write down their homework. We encourage you to read the front section of the agenda with your child to discuss the school policies and procedures together. I m looking forward to another exciting year of working together with you, the parents in order to meet the needs of all the children. I am looking forward to an exciting year. Jay Sugunan Principal

Parents and Visitors

We welcome many visitors, guests, parents, and volunteers to our school. All visitors are asked to buzz the intercom at the front doors of the school and you will be let in. Report to the office to sign in and pick up a visitor or volunteer badge. If you would like to see your child's teacher at the end of the day, we ask that you also follow this safety procedure of reporting to the office upon arrival and we will be happy to inform the teacher. School Hours 8:45 am Teacher Supervision Begins Students can begin to arrive at school 8:55-9:00 Entry 9:00 School Day Begins 10:40-11:20 First Nutrition Break—Kindergarten 11:20-12:00 First Nutrition Break—Grades 1-8 12:40-1:20 Second Nutrition Break—Kindergarten 1:20-2:00 Second Nutrition Break—Grades 1-8 3:20 pm School Day Ends

Visit Sir Isaac Brock’s Website at http://schools.peelschools.org/1417/Pages/default.aspx

Want to keep up to date with what’s happening at Sir Isaac Brock Public School? Check out our school website where you'll find: Visit schools.peelschools.org to find your child's school website, which features:

the latest school news contact information for school administration,

superintendent and trustee the school calendar enrolment data school hours registration information online library catalogue

You can subscribe online to receive email notifications for school news, calendar events and volunteer job opportunities. You can also

choose to receive email and/or text message notifications for critical news, such as school closures due to bad weather. Click on the “Subscribe” link on the left side of the main page of the school website. Visit the Peel board's other websites: www.peelschools.org — learn more about school programs and ways to help your child succeed in school www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild — an online resource centre with tips and resources for parents to help encourage student success at home www.peelschools.org/parents/involved — learn about ways to get involved with your child’s education, ncluding volunteer opportunities and school council. www.makingmyway.ca — online resources and tools to help you make informed decisions and explore your child's options after high school. There are five main pathways: apprenticeship, college, community living, university and the workplace. www.myBlueprint.ca/peel — an online planning tool used by grade 7 to 12 students, which includes: high school course selection, goal-setting, financial planning, occupation planner, resume and cover letter builder and a comparison of post-secondary options and programs.

Keeping Lunches, Snack Peanut-Free

Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that affects some children. We ask that you help us take care of these students by sending lunches and snacks for your child that are free from peanuts or nuts, because these foods are the leading cause of anaphylaxis. Please read the label of any food you plan to send to school with your child. If the label says, "May contain nuts or peanuts," please do not send it to school. You can get a complete copy of the Peel board's anaphylaxis guideline at www.peelschools.org under the Par-ent tab, under Student Health.

Protect Your Kids and Your Finances

The Peel District School Board does not provide accident insurance coverage for student

injuries that occur on school property or during school activities including extracurricular sports. Each year, many of our families spend thousands of dollars when their children are injured at school, on field trips, while participating in non-school activities, or at home. If a student is injured, parent(s)/guardian(s) are responsible for any costs not covered by provincial health care or their employer’s health plan. Please check with your provider regarding your coverage. The provincial health care system does not cover costs which are commonly related to accidents including dental work, ambulance fees, casts and crutches, and physiotherapy. All of these are covered by Old Republic’s student accident insurance plan. It is strongly recommended that all families consider this coverage, especially if your child participates in extracurricular activities. The annual plans provide 24 hours a day, 365 days a year coverage. The insurance agreement is between you and Old Republic Insurance Company. For more information call Old Republic Insurance Company toll free at 1-800-530-5446.

Kiss ‘N Ride Procedure

We cannot stress enough the importance of driving very carefully in the school parking lot. There will be teachers in the parking lot available to assist while you drop off and pick up your children. Please drop off your children in the designated area. This will allow you to drive through the Kiss ‘N Ride area without stopping and will minimize the congestion of vehicles in the parking lot. Do not park your cars in the Kiss “N Ride area. Please park your cars in the designated parking spots. Our children’s safety is in everyone’s interest so we thank you in advance for your cooperation in following this Kiss ‘N Ride procedure.

Sir Isaac Brock Welcomes Parents to Volunteer

Parents are an important part of the school's learning community. We welcome volunteers at Sir Isaac Brock to assist our students and staff in a variety of ways which include supervising field trips, reading with children, preparing materials at school and at home, pizza days, library assistance and many other activities.

To volunteer at our school, you must complete a short interview and a criminal record check. A police background check is required for all school volunteers in Ontario. Even if you want to accompany your child on a field trip, you need this background check. Once you have completed the process, you are on file with the Peel District School Board as being a school volunteer. Beginning this year, all returning volunteers will be mailed an Offence Declaration Form that must be filled out and returned to the board office each year. You will not be able to volunteer with the Peel board until you have returned this form. If you have any questions about criminal record checks or the offence declaration form, please call the board office at 905-890-1010 ext. 2488.

Immunize Your Grade 7 Children for Better Health with the HPV-9 Vaccine On August 17th, 2017, the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care announced that HPV-9 vaccine will replace the HPV-4 vaccine for grade 7 students starting on September 5th, 2017. You may recall completing an immunization consent form for your child to receive Hepatitis B, Meningococcal ACYW-135 and HPV-4 vaccines in the spring. Since HPV-4 vaccine will no longer be offered, we require your consent to immunize your child for HPV-9. If you have already spoken to a Peel Public Health Nurse and provided verbal consent for HPV-9, please disregard the consent form that will be sent home at the beginning of the year. The HPV-9 vaccine provides protection against nine strains of HPV. A fact sheet with more information on the HPV disease will also be provided to each student for parents. Please review the fact sheet with your child and return the signed consent form to the school. Completed consents will be given to Peel Public Health Nurses who will give the vaccines at clinics held in your child’s school this school year. If you have questions, you can find more information on our website at www.immunizepeel.ca or you can talk to a Peel Public Health Nurse at 905-799-7700. Caledon residents can call toll-free at 905-584-2216.

School Council Meetings and Election We would like to invite parents to join our School Council. By coming to our next School Council

meeting, you will hear how you can play a role in supporting the school and, in turn, your child’s

education. Our first meeting will take place on Thursday, September 21st, from 6:30-7:30 pm.

The first meeting will include the yearly election of executive members. Hope to see you there!

Packing Lunches for Your Children

The students eat their snacks and lunches during two nutrition Breaks (10:20 – 11:00 a.m. and 12:20 – 1:00 p.m.). It is advisable to pack two smaller lunches that they may eat at both breaks. It is im-portant that your child bring his/her lunch when they come to school in the morning, as it is not possible for office staff to handle late lunches. Should it be absolutely necessary for you to drop off a lunch at school, please place it on the table in the front lobby with your child’s name clearly written on it and they will pick it up at their scheduled break. Please do not give your child’s lunch to the office staff. The office staff appreciates your consideration and help with this matter.

Train More. Rehearse More. Learn More. 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 accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice, competition, rehearsal and/or performance schedules.

As of September 2017, the Peel Region High Performers Program will be offered at:

Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)

Dolphin Sr. Public School (grades 6 to 8) Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12) For more information on the program, visit www.peelschools.org/HighPerformers

We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student.

Getting Your Questions Answered If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions about your child's education, or about education in general, anyone with the Peel board is happy to help. Here are some of the people who can help you: If you have specific questions or concerns about the education of your son or daughter, the first person to talk to is your child's teacher. If possible, arrange a personal interview with the teacher to discuss your concerns and attempt to resolve the matter. Your child's teacher or principal can also give you more information about specific strategies being used to monitor your child's progress. If you need extra help, or have more general questions, your school principal is there to assist. Your school principal can help if you have been unable to resolve the issue with your child's teacher. All curriculum material is available in your child's school. If you still have unanswered questions or concerns, talk to your superintendent of education. If you have general questions about curriculum, call Curriculum and Instruction Support Services at 905-890-1010 ext. 2559. If you have questions about special education programs or services, contact Special Education Support Services at 905-890-1010 ext. 2345. Of course, your local school trustee is elected to represent your interests and is always ready to hear and discuss your suggestions or concerns. If you don't know the name of your trustee, check the 'Meet your Trustee' section of the board's website at www.peelschools.org. If you still have questions, please email communications@peelsb.com or call Communication & Community Relations Support Services at 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146 ext. 2809.

Understanding Your Child’s Ontario Student Record The Ontario Student Record (OSR) is an ongoing, confidential record of a student’s education progress. Authorized by the Education Act and protected by the Freedom of Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act, an OSR is established for each student enrolled in an Ontario elementary or secondary school. The record is housed at the student’s current school and moves with the student as they transition from one school to the next. If a student leaves Peel to attend another school in Ontario, the OSR is forwarded to the new school upon request. If the OSR is not requested or the student leaves Ontario, the OSR is housed in the last Peel school that the student attended. The OSR contains familiar documents that parents can view at any given time. OSR contents include: biographical data documentation file, containing (if applicable): verification of a custody arrangement, change-of-name order,

placements decisions, suspension letters, psycho-educational assessment report, identification and placement decision letters, and registration forms

information concerning special health conditions name(s) of student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) Ontario Student Transcript (secondary school only) – the cumulative record of a

student’s successful completion of secondary school courses photographs may also be attached record of the student’s accumulated instruction in French as a second language, if

applicable report cards school(s) attended Every student, and parents or guardians of students under 18 years of age have the right to examine the student’s OSR and receive a copy of its contents. Supervisory officers, school administration and teachers may also access a student’s OSR for the purpose of improving the instruction of the student. Written permission is requested for any outside agency or personnel to access the OSR. Contact your school principal for details of the procedure to review your child’s OSR. If you would like to learn more about your child’s OSR, visit the Ontario Ministry of Education web site at www.edu.gov.on.ca.

Important Dates to Remember September 5th—Welcome Back! September 26th—PA Day No School for Students September 28th—Terry Fox Run October 6th—PA Day No School for Students October 9th—Thanksgiving October 12th—Meet The Teacher Evening 6:15-7:15 pm October 16th—Picture Day October 26th—Gr. 7 Immunization Clinic

What You Need to Know About Busing

Peel District School students may access transportation services if their primary address is within the school's attendance boundary, at a distance of more than: Kindergarten and Grade 1 students – 1 km Grades 2 to 4 students – 1.6 km Grades 5 to 8 students – 2 km Grades 9 to 12 students – 3.8 km Eligibility distances are calculated using appropriate roadways and pedestrian walkways and are measured from home property line to school property line using Board approved software to ensure a consistent and equitable assessment of distance for all students and all schools within the Board. It is also important to note that parents are responsible for safely getting their children to and from school. How do I know if my child is eligible for transportation? Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR) has a website, www.stopr.ca, where you can find information concerning transportation including bus safety, procedures, late buses, cancellations, and frequently asked questions and as well whether your child is eligible for transportation based on your home address. Click on "Am I Eligible for Transportation" and enter your information. In addition, if your child is eligible for transportation, beginning the last week of August to the end of June each year, at www.stopr.ca you can securely access your child’s specific transportation information, including bus stop location and pick-up and drop-off times. Click on “Parent/Student Login” and enter the information required. To ensure privacy of information you will be required to enter the Ontario Education Number (OEN), which can be found on your child’s report card. Parents can now sign-up to receive automatic e-mail notifications of delays or cancellations for their children’s bus run. Go to www.stopr.ca and click on the “bus delays and cancellations” link and then click “subscriptions” to sign-up for this service.

Celebrating Faith and Culture DAYS OF COMMEMORATION & CELEBRATION

DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE September Genuuqwilkw and Corn Moon Aboriginal Spirituality

September 1 September 1 September 4 September 4 September 4 and 5 September 5

Installation of Guru Granth Sahib Eid-Ul-Adha Farvardegan Labour Day Anant Chaturdashi Dharma Day/Ullambana

Sikhism Islam Zoroastrianism Canada Hinduism and Jainism Buddhism

September 6 Khamavani/Daslakshan Parva ends Jainsim September 7 to 25 The month of ‘Izzat Bahá'í September 9 September 11 September 12 to 16 September 19 Sunset of Sept 20 to 22 September 20 September 21 September 22 September 22 Sept 26 to Oct 13 September 27 or 28 September 29 Sunset of Sept 29 to 30 September 30

Buddhist Joy Day Nayrouz Ghambar Paitishahem Powley Day Rosh Hashanah Sharad Navratri New Year (Hijra) and Muharram Shuki-Sorei-Sai Mabon/Harvestide Mashi'yyat Durgashtami Vijaya Dashmi/Dusshera Yom Kippur Ashura

Buddhism Christianity Zoroastrianism Aboriginal Spirituality Judaism Hinduism Islam Shinto Wicca Bahá'í Hinduism Hinduism Judaism Islam