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Pleasant view Middle School

January 31, 2018

175 Brian Drive, Toronto, ON M2J 3Y8 Main Office: 416-395-3080

L. Nardea, Principal A. Gold, Superintendent Ken Lister, Ward 17 Trustee

Congratulations to the following students who have been recognized

for demonstrating Teamwork:

61/61A Richer S.

62 Joanna W.

63 Alexis K.

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71/71A Judy E.

72 Yalda G.

73 Jovanni F.

81/81A Sophie C.

82 Audrey C.

83 Vincent S.

84 Matthew K.

A Message from Mrs. Nardea

Happy New Year to our parents, students,

and community. We hope you had a

wonderful holiday season with your

family and friends. We look forward to

engaging our students in positive and

rewarding educational opportunities in

2018!

Good bye Ms. Cirignano

We are very sad to say good bye to Ms. Cirignano,

who has been our office clerical since October 16,

2017. We wish her the very best in her future

endeavours and thank her for her hard work and

positive connections to our staff, students, and

parents. Good luck Ms. Cirignano! We would like to

welcome Mrs. Marmei who will be joining the

Pleasant View office staff.

Report Cards

Report cards go home with our students on Monday February 12.

Parent-Teacher Interviews will be held on Thursday February 15

starting at 3:30 p.m. and again on Friday February 16 in the morning.

Winter Activity Day: Friday February 9, 2018

Sign up for Winter Activity Day went smoothly There will be no other

instructional programs at the school on this day. It will be a fun and

fulfilling day for all students and staff.

New Lockers

We are supper excited!! Pleasant View Middle School is getting new lockers. The first 2 phases of new lockers will be installed during March break. The final phase will take place after the break. Students in many classes will need to empty their lockers and take everything home for the break in order to secure their belongings .

Grade 8 Visual Arts

Several grade 8 visual arts classes have been studying shading techniques. Students practised basic techniques by stippling a basic 3-D geometric shape (cube, cone, sphere, and cylinder), showing different values (intensity) and a light source and shadow. Having learned the basics, students created their own designs to demonstrate those concepts learned. Some of the finished designs are shown below.

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Making the Best of Winter Weather at our School

Principals are often asked how we decide whether it's too cold to

allow our students out in the schoolyard for recess. Fresh air and

exercise are important for children. It keeps them physically fit,

and helps them stay alert all through the school day. Parents can

help by making sure their children come to school prepared to

spend time outdoors. Hats, mitts, boots and a warm jacket are

important to keep students comfortable during lunch and recess.

But extreme cold can be dangerous, and parents want to know

that their children will be safe. When the temperature is predicted

to drop below -15C, the City of Toronto may declare a cold

weather alert. Schools are very sensitive to the needs of our

students and pay close attention to the weather, especially when

the wind-chill is below -20 C. The TDSB Severe Weather Protocol

is flexible, so that every principal can make a decision that meets

the needs of his or her school. It sets guidelines for when to

allow students outside for recess, when to make outdoor breaks

shorter, and when to keep students inside altogether. Canadian

winters can be wonderful but when the weather is cold, school

staff keep one eye on

the thermometer and

the other on the needs

of our students - a

perfect balance of fun

and safety.

February 19 is a Statutory Holiday

There will be no classes on Monday, February 19, 2018 to reflect the

province-wide statutory holiday called Family Day. The holiday

occurs on the third Monday in February of each year for the purpose

of emphasizing and celebrating the importance of families taking

time to be together.

Teachers are involved in professional learning on Friday, February

16 for the Board-wide Professional Activity Day, therefore, students

will not be attending school on Friday, February 16 and Monday,

February 19 which is the statutory holiday - Family Day.

February Dates to

Remember

February 1 School Council Meeting - 6:30 pm

February 9 Activity Day

February 12 Reports Cards go home

February 14 Awards Assemblies

February 15 Teacher-Parent Interview - 3:30-8:30 p.m.

February 16 Teacher-Parent Interview -9:00 am - 12:00 pm

February 19 Family Day

February 22 Ballet Creole presentation 10:00 am

February23 Graduation Picture Day- Grade 8

February 26-28 All Grade 6 classes visit Camp Kearney

February 28 - March 2 63 class goes to Camp Kearney

February - March 3 Students go to Saint Donat