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2420 Homelands Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5K 1H2
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November 2019 Newsletter Mateja Drinovac Principal
Simone Wallace Vice Principal
Roberta Leonardi Office Manager
Robin Sciascia Office Assistant
Nina Jaiswal Superintendent (905) 366-8800
Brad MacDonald Trustee Wards 2 & 8 (905) 828-6929
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Student Senate Report
By: Afnan, Hang, Jonathan and Sara L.
Student Senate in October
Assemblies, creative posters and cultural foods
are all things the Student Senate has helped to
prepare in October! First, students filled out a
Google Form to apply to be a Student Senate
Leader. Next, Student Senate Leaders signed
up to be involved in different activities (e.g.,
Ambassadors, Food Drive, and Assemblies etc.).
Then, students organized and prepared for our
Islamic Heritage Month Assembly on October
31st. Students worked very hard practising for
the assembly. Student Senate Equity Advocates
also decorated our Equity Board to represent
Islamic Heritage Month. On October 29th,
students who ordered their shawarma and falafel
wraps were treated to a delicious lunch as a part
of our Cultural Foods Day. Finally - exciting
news - two multilingual welcome banners, which
were designed by Student Senators, arrived and
are now put up in the school.
The Homeland's Herald
Recent School Events and Activities
Here are some of the highlights of activities and
events happening at Homelands. First, in
September the Colour House Sorting Assembly
and the Terry Fox Run took place. That day
many Grade 6 and 7 students new to the school
were sorted into their Colour Houses! The
chocolate fundraising started at the beginning of
October and ended recently. Students sold many
boxes and received amazing prizes! There have
been many clubs and sports teams going on this
year too! So far these have included:
-Sports (soccer, running club, intramurals,
volleyball)
-Model UN
-Library Leaders
-Bake Club
-Eco Club
-Art Club
-Boys’ and Girls’ Club
-Music (Jazz Band, Choir, Senior Band, Music
Study Hall)
-Games Club
Stay tuned for more clubs and teams starting up.
Students are to remember to check the online
announcements each day.
Coming Up in November:
You might have been excited about the
awesome things that have already taken place,
but here are some of the upcoming events yet to
happen! First of all, the Homelands Food Drive is
in November and will be organized by the
Student Senate. Please bring in non-perishable
food and toiletries from November 12 - 29 for
families who need help in the community.
November is also Indigenous Heritage and
Hindu Heritage month. The Student Senate will
be preparing activities and events to recognize
and celebrate these communities. Over the
school year, the Equity Advocates will update
the Equity Board and prepare assemblies and
activities for monthly recognitions. The Student
Senate will also be voting on Spirit Days to help
build our school spirit and community. Finally
(for now), the Student Senate will be creating a
Student Voice Survey to get more input from
students.
We hope you had a great start to the term for
this school year. Stay tuned for more clubs,
teams, events, and Student Senate news!
Important Dates
November 7, 14, 21, 28 ~Pizza Days
November 8 Progress Reports go home
November 11 Remembrance Day
November 14 Reporting to Parents - PM
November 15 Reporting to Parents - AM
November 15 PA Day – No School for Students
November 28 Monthly Assembly
Physical and Health Education
Wow it got cold outside all of a sudden! But
that's ok, because our work in the gym will heat
things up. Students will be alternating between
volleyball and Health classes. In the former, we
will focus on skill building around volleying,
passing and serving, and in the latter we will
focus on personal safety and injury prevention,
as well as on mental health and substance
abuse. Students will be expected to complete
activities during class time and hand them in, for
assessment, on time inside their duotangs.
Parents, please check to ensure that your child
is bringing a change of clothing for gym class, in
a bag with deodorant. Unscented roll-ons only
please, no sprays.
Sports Corner Congratulations to the boy’s football team who had an amazing tournament; some tough round robin play and games within one or two points! Mr. Cobban and Mr. Williams are very proud of your hard work! The girls defeated every team in the round robin at their tournament, but a ‘suspect’ call in the semi-finals placed them in the bronze medal match. The girls demonstrated resilience and excellent athletic skills and finished with the bronze medal. Ms. Breuer is super proud of all of them! Intramural European handball action continues in the gym at lunch time. Games continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays and playoffs happen in November. All information is posted on the morning announcements! Volleyball tryouts are currently underway. The senior girl’s tournament will be on Nov 27th, and the senior boy’s tournament will be at the beginning of December. Fundraising We are pleased to announce that Homelands school has organized a clothing collection with Bag2School to raise funds. Please donate any unwanted clothing - hats, belts, purses, footwear (tied in pairs please) - and soft/stuffed toys. You may drop off the items at the school on November 13 -20 from 8:30am to 3:00pm.Thank you for your continued support.
NO SCENTS
GUIDELINES –
Be Aware!
Staff, students and visitors are asked to
remember that the Peel Board has “No Scents is
Good Sense” guidelines. In consideration of
those with allergies, staff, students and visitors
are urged not to wear or use scented products
such as perfumes, deodorants, lotions, shampoo
or cologne. Thank you for contributing to a
healthy indoor air environment for everyone.
Medications at School
For any students requiring medication at school
please come to the office and pick up an
Administration of Medication Form (Appendix A
and B) and a Plan of Care Form. The Plan of
Care form must be completed by parents and
the Administration of Medication Forms must be
completed by your physician and signed by the
parent/guardian. When completed they must be
returned to the office where we will keep them
on file.
Keeping lunches and
snacks 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 Parent tab, under Student Health.
School Council Corner
Parents/Guardians: You can make a difference in your child’s education! Each month we will be sharing information, resources and tips for parents about how they can get more involved in their child’s education. The following link will take you to the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Parent Information page. Here, parents can access a range of useful information in a number of different languages. Ontario Ministry of Education: Parents -
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/
Our next School Council Meeting will be on
November 21st at 6:30 pm. We will be talking
about grade 8 course selection.
If you would like to know more or are interested
in joining our council, please contact Bradley
Knight at [email protected]
Get involved in your child’s
education Research shows parent involvement positively
affects student success. Becoming more involved
brings many benefits. You will get to know teachers,
the principal and other parents better. You will be
able to share your talents, experiences and ideas.
You will inspire youth—and be inspired by them. You
will show your child how much you value
education. You will gain insights that can help you
to boost your child's learning. And you could develop
skills and knowledge that can help you in your own
career.
There are many ways to be involved. Attending
the Peel District School Board's annual parent
conference, volunteering at your child's school,
talking to your teen about their school day and
reading with your child at night are all forms of
parent involvement.
Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/involved
to learn more
Homelands celebrates Indigenous Heritage Month in November
Schools across Peel will participate in a number
of activities in November to recognize, celebrate
and honour the rich heritage, culture,
contributions and diversity of First Nation, Inuit
and Métis communities across Canada.
On June 19, 2019, as part of the board’s
commitment to equity and inclusion and to help
better reflect student identity, trustees approved
a motion to recognize and celebrate Indigenous
Heritage Month in the month of November. This
month includes several dates of significance,
including, Treaty Recognition Week, Indigenous
Veterans Day, Louis Riel Day, and the Peel
Community Cultural Indigenous Celebration and
Pow Wow.
In addition to Indigenous Heritage Month, the
Peel board has also approved a motion to
recognize and celebrate Islamic Heritage Month
in October, Hindu Heritage Month in November,
Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish
Heritage Month in May. The board will continue
to recognize Black History Month in February,
Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in
June.
The House of Commons officially recognized
June as National Indigenous History Month
following a unanimous motion in 2009. In the
month of June, Peel board schools and
worksites will raise and/or display the flag of the
Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation in the
spirit of equity, inclusion and reconciliation. The
raising of this flag is only one of the ways we
help to create spaces that are inclusive,
welcoming and safe for students, staff and
families.
Peel District School Board to support Treaties Recognition Week
Treaties Recognition Week was introduced in 2016 to honour the importance of treaties and to help Ontarians learn more about treaty rights and treaty relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. This year, Treaties Recognition Week will take place from November 4 to 8, 2019.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of
Canada (TRC) has issued 94 Calls to Action,
which include calls for schools and communities
to teach students about Treaties. Addressing the
TRC’s Calls to Action are embedded in Peel’s
commitment to achieve inclusion for all through
continuous progress on equity. This commitment
is captured in Peel’s Plan for Student Success.
The Peel District School Board is proud to
support Treaties Recognition Week to help bring
awareness to students and staff about their
collective treaty obligations in Canada.
For resources and information on Treaties,
please visit the Government of Ontario website
as well as The First Nations, Métis and Inuit
Education Association of Ontario website.
Nov. 7 – Celebrate Peel Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educators’ Appreciation Day In 2014, the board of trustees declared the last
Wednesday in October as the Peel Teaching
Assistant and Early Childhood Educators’ (ECE)
Appreciation Day. This year, the recognition day
falls on Nov. 7, 2019. The Peel board
appreciates the important work of teaching
assistants and ECEs, and the contributions that
they make in the lives of children, families and
community members
Homelands Sr. P.S. celebrates
Hindu Heritage Month
During Hindu Heritage Month, schools across
Peel will participate in a number of activities that
recognize and celebrate the rich heritage,
history, culture and contributions of Hindu
Canadians as well as Hindu communities from
around the world.
On April 9, 2019, as part of the board’s commitment to equity and inclusion, the Peel board approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Hindu Heritage Month in November. In addition to Hindu Heritage Month, the Peel board also approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Islamic Heritage Month in October, Indigenous Heritage Month in November, Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May. The board will continue to recognize Black History Month in February, Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June. The Province of Ontario declared the month of
November as Hindu Heritage Month in 2016.
The month of November was chosen in
recognition of “Deepawali” or “Diwali”, which is a
significant festival in the Hindu community.
On October 4, 2018, a Member of Parliament
introduced a Private Member’s Bill (PMB), Bill C-
416 in the House of Commons to designate the
month of October as Hindu Heritage Month in
Canada. The bill is currently going through
several stages to become law.
Nov. 29 – Say 'thanks' for 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. 29, 2019. Take
this opportunity to thank the important work of
custodial and maintenance workers and their hard
work and commitment to well-being and safety.
Bus cancellation and 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, television
stations and will also be available on Twitter
@Peelschools, Twitter @STOPRinfo, Facebook
at www.facebook.com/peelschools,
www.peelschools.org and www.stopr.ca or by
calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146.
One of the following messages will be
announced:
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 Peel 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 Peel
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 Peel
board offices are cancelled, including continuing
education courses and events. The buildings will
be closed.
Peel Public Health shares tips to help prevent the flu
It’s flu season and we want to make sure
students stay as healthy as possible this year!
Influenza (flu) spreads easily from one person to
another and Peel Public Health has some tips to
help reduce the risk of catching the flu and
spreading it:
Get your annual flu shot: The flu shot is
your best defence against the flu. There
are many locations across Peel where
you can get your flu shots:
Family Doctors’ offices
Walk-in clinics
Pharmacies
Peel flu clinics
Keep children home when they’re
sick: If your child develops flu-like signs
and symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat,
body aches, headache, chills and
fatigue), keep them home from school.
Contact your health care provider if
symptoms are severe.
Practice good hygiene: Help your child
get into the habit of covering their nose
and mouth with a tissue when they cough
or sneeze and throw tissues in the trash.
Cough or sneeze into a sleeve or elbow,
if they don’t have a tissue. They should
also avoid touching their eyes, nose or
mouth. This is how germs are spread.
Wash your hands: Encourage your child
to wash their hands often with soap and
water or use hand sanitizer, especially
after they cough or sneeze.
For more information, call Peel Public Health at
905-799-7700 or visit www.peelregion.ca/flu.
Help your teen plan for grade 9 course selections for 2020-21
Soon, current grade 8 students will select their
courses for grade 9. Before they do, we want to
ensure that they have the opportunity to consult
with their teachers, guidance counsellor, if
applicable, and their parents.
As our partners, families are encouraged to help
prepare their teens for course selection. We
encourage you to become familiar with the
process by creating a myBlueprint account.
Additionally, parents/guardians and students can
review Chart Your Course, the Peel District
School Board’s common course calendar, at
www.peelschools.org/students/commoncour
secalendar. This guide will help you understand
the course selection process and provide
information on the courses and programs offered
in Peel secondary schools.
You can also visit www.myBlueprint.ca/Peel,
an online planning tool that includes the
following:
high school planner for course selection
goal-setting
career spectrum for finding your learning style
occupation planner for exploring careers
post-secondary planner for opportunities after high school
The grade 9 course selection process will be
open from Nov. 11 to Dec. 3, 2019. If you have
questions or are looking for course suggestions,
please contact your teen’s teachers or guidance
counsellor.
Regional Learning Choices
programs unlock passions
Regional Learning Choices Programs, offered by the Peel District School Board, empower students by providing them with opportunities to develop and explore skills in a particular area of interest. Regional programs are open to all students who meet the criteria for acceptance. Students and their families are encouraged to attend the information night for the program of their choice to receive more information about the program and application details. Transportation is not provided for students in regional programs. If students have been accepted into a regional program and they live within the school boundary, they are eligible for busing only if they meet the distance criteria outlined in the board’s Transportation Policy #39. All regional programs include a non-refundable application fee and an annual program fee. All RLCP application fees are $40 annual fees, except the Truck and Coach program that is offered at no cost. IMPORTANT DATES
ELEMENTARY SECONDARY
Applications open
Jan. 28, 2019 at 12:01 a.m.
Nov. 5, 2018 at 12:01 a.m.
Applications close
Feb. 11, 2019 at 3 p.m. Nov. 21, 2018 at 3 p.m.
REGIONAL LEARNING CHOICES PROGRAMS OFFERED
Programs
Starts in grade: 6 7 9
Actively in Motion (AIM) – Royal
Orchard MS
Advanced Placement – Central Peel SS,
John Fraser SS
Arts – Earnscliffe Sr. PS (starts in grade
6), Queen Elizabeth Sr. PS (starts in
grade 7), Cawthra Park SS, Mayfield SS
Arts and Technology – Morning Star MS
Graphic Design Management – T.L.
Kennedy SS
International Baccalaureate – Bristol
Road. MS, W.G. Davis Sr. PS, Erindale SS,
Glenforest SS, Harold M. Brathwaite SS,
Turner Fenton SS
International Business and Technology –
Allan A. Martin Sr. PS, Lisgar MS,
Williams Parkway. Sr. PS, Meadowvale
SS, North Park SS, T.L. Kennedy SS
International and Executive Leadership
Academy – T.L. Kennedy SS
Regional Skilled Trades – West Credit SS
(starting in September 2019)
SciTech – Centennial Sr. PS, Macville PS,
Tomken Road. MS, Chinguacousy SS,
Port Credit SS
Sports – Applewood Heights SS
Strings – Central Peel SS, Port Credit SS
Truck and Coach Engineering
and Technology – Bramalea SS
For more information about program information
nights, busing, fees and the application
process/dates, visit
www.peelschools.org/RegionalPrograms
Engage. Educate. Empower.
Speakers Series.
After 18 years, the Peel District School Board is
revamping its annual parent conference. After
hearing from participants, we are changing the
traditional full-day workshop model to a multi-
evening speaker series focused on a specific subject,
where parents and caregivers will hear from a
keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take
audience questions. We will also invite Peel board
departments, groups and community partners to
share their information in an exhibitor area.
The Engage. Educate. Empower. Speaker Series is
co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachers’
Local. Without their support, this free learning event
for parents/caregivers would not be possible.
Date and Time
Location Topic and Speaker
Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 5 to 8 p.m.
HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario St., Mississauga
Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020
Chinguacousy Secondary School, 1370 Williams Pkwy., Brampton
TBA
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020
Mayfield Secondary School, 5000 Mayfield Rd., Caledon East
TBA
*These free events are open to all Peel board parents
of students at all grade levels.
Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct.
7, 2019 at
www.peelschools.org/parents/conference.
Jump start your future with Explore
High Skills Explore High Skills is a Peel District School Board
pathway program that allows secondary schools with
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs to offer
a unique specialized program choice for grade 9 and
10 students.
These sector-related programs are available to
students in all skill levels and in all pathways.
Specialized programs in grade 9, like Explore High
Skills, provide unique learning experiences to engage
students as they transition to high school. Students
can focus their learning on an area of interest as they
build self-confidence, learn essential skills, and
develop a sense of belonging in school and in the
community.
To enroll in the Explore High Skills program,
students will indicate their interest when selecting
high school courses in the fall. For more
information about the program and participating
schools, go to
www.peelschools.org/ExploreHighSkills
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 Peel Region High Performers Program
will offer flexible timetabling to accommodate
student athletes and artists with demanding
practice, competition, rehearsal and/or performance
schedules.
Peel Region High Performers Program is offered at:
Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)
Dolphin Sr. Public School (grades 6 to 8)
Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12)
Information nights will be offered as follows:
Location Information Night
Britannia Public School Nov. 7, 2019 from 6:30 to
8 p.m.
Dolphin Sr. Public School Nov. 6, 2019 from 6:30 to
8 p.m.
Mississauga Secondary
School
Nov. 5, 2019 from 6:30 to
8 p.m.
For more information, visit
www.peelschools.org/HighPerformers.
Registration open – Continuing
Education International Languages
program for K-12 students
The opportunity to study a language in addition to
English and French can benefit all students, society in
general and an increasingly independent world,
including:
students with no prior knowledge of a particular language
students whose first language is English or French and who wish to study their home languages as a second or third language
students whose first language is their home language
The International Languages program is based on
oral communications, reading and writing in
languages other than English or French. Grammar
and language knowledge are incorporated into each
of the three skill areas.
Any student who is currently enrolled in a Peel
District School Board elementary or secondary
school is eligible to attend.
Classes operate each Saturday from mid-September
to mid-June, except for holiday weekends and school
vacations. Credit classes are 3.5 hours per day and
run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Elementary classes
are 2.5 hours per day and run from 10 a.m. to 12:30
p.m.
Registration is currently open. In partnership with
School-day, Continuing Education offers an online,
cashless registration process. Please visit
www.peelschools.org/conted/il for further
information.
Our work has just begun.
The Peel Learning Foundation’s mission is to raise
funds to enable Peel District School Board students
to achieve personal excellence by providing
resources that help them overcome barriers. We
officially launched in February 2019, and to date, the
foundation has supported more than 200 students.
Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Peel Region face
barriers related to poverty!
That’s more than 27,000 Peel board students.
Through the Student Emergency Needs program and
Student Backpack program, the support we provide
can be as simple as providing funds for food or
transportation, a winter coat, or a backpack filled
with school supplies. This type of support can enrich
a student's school experience and help them achieve
success. Any teacher, staff or support person can
speak confidentially to their school’s principal, vice-
principal or supervisor when they encounter a
student in need, who will then reach out to us to ask
for help.
There are many ways that you can support the
foundation. A gift will help us achieve great things
for students. To learn more, visit
www.peellearningfoundation.org/how.
You can help us create hopeful tomorrows.
www.PeelLearningFoundation.org l 905-890-1010 ext. 2461 l [email protected]
@PeelLearningFDN l /PeelLearningFDN
Give what you can on United Way Giving Day – Nov. 14, 2019 At the Peel District School Board, our mission is
to inspire success, confidence and hope in each
student – each and every day. Yet we know that
there are many needs in our community that we
can’t address on our own, like providing food for
families that may go without or supporting
communities after a crisis. That’s why we are
holding a board-wide giving day in support of
United Way Greater Toronto, a key partner and
supporter of Peel families.
This year, the Peel board has declared Nov. 14
as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed
funds for United Way Greater Toronto and the
network of local, Peel social service agencies it
supports. Whether it’s providing shelter for a
mother and her children in Brampton, matching a
child who is at risk with a mentor in Caledon, or
funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for
youth that would otherwise go hungry, United
Way offers hope and possibility to thousands in
our community.
A donation of:
$2 may go towards a breakfast program for a child from a low income family.
$10 supports a child with interactive, recreational outings for one year, including healthy snacks and transportation, to help them build their social skills and self-esteem.
$25 is enough to provide a daily homework club that gives children and youth access to computers, peer support and mentors.
This is a completely voluntary campaign and any
contributions are welcome. Whether you send a
loonie, toonie, cheque made out to United Way
Greater Toronto, or donate through school cash
online, your contribution will make a difference.
Pledges of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt
from United Way Greater Toronto. To receive a
receipt, you must fill out the pledge form on the
back and send it to school with your donation by
Dec. 13, 2019. If you donate through School
Cash Online, attach a copy of your receipt to
your completed pledge form.
Thank you for lending a helping hand to those
who need it most. Together, we can help those
in poverty which wouldn’t be possible without
your continued support – your local love can
change lives.
Stan Cameron Peter Joshua
Chair of the Board Director of Education
#chooseACTION on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
The Peel District School Board will recognize
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week,
November 17 to 23, 2019.
Bullying is a form of harassment. The World
Health Organization says, “Bullying…demands
the concerted and coordinated time and
attention of health-care providers, policy-makers
and families.” (Prevention of Bullying, 2010)
Bullying is a relationship problem, with
relationship solutions.
Each year, across the Peel board, students, staff
and families engage in learning and
programming opportunities focussed on actively
disrupting bullying, by creating positive and safe
Climates for Learning and Working, built on a
foundation of healthy relationships.
This year the Peel board community will
‘#chooseACTION to STOP hate’ in their
classrooms, offices, schools and communities, in
order to make these spaces better places for
everyone.
Establishing and maintaining a positive Climate
for Learning and Working requires all of us to
actively intervene on assumptions, stereotyping,
bias, discrimination and hate. We must
proactively act and speak in ways that are
inclusive, accepting of others and values
difference.
Throughout the week, we will be highlighting the
importance of being an upstanding bystander by
acting to stop hate:
Step 1: Stop the Action
Step 2: Name it
Step 3: Explain the impact/harm
Step 4: Ask the person causing the harm to
change their behavior
Step 5: Support the person harmed.
The Peel board would like to hear about the big
and small actions, pledges, and promises our
Peel community values, and ask that you take a
moment to share your #chooseACTION to STOP
hate” moments on social media.
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/bullyi
ng or
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.
html.
Is Extended French right for my child? If your child will be starting grade 7 in September
2020, one of the important choices you will make is
whether you want to apply for the Extended French
(EF) program.
Your EF school your child would attend, is Green
Glade Sr. P.S. (905) 822-8386.
Information night - Attend the information
meeting at the EF school your child would attend -
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 at 7pm
Applications open - Apply at
www.peelschools.org/French Monday, Nov. 25,
2019 at 8:30 a.m.
Application deadline - Applications received after
this date will be put on a waiting list. Friday, Jan. 31,
2020
Student Transportation of Peel Region November Newsletter 2019
Dear Families, Parents and Guardians: Now that the clocks are turned back an hour winter will soon be here! It is very important that everyone using the school bus system is familiar with STOPR’s winter weather procedures. STOPR will monitor weather and road conditions during the winter months and will make a decision to cancel school transportation by 06:00 am each morning. When it is necessary to cancel school transportation, STOPR will post this information on our website at www.STOPR.ca and on our “twitter” account @STOPRinfo. Local radio stations and media will also broadcast cancellation information, however we encourage parents/guardians to follow us on twitter and check the STOPR website for the most up to date cancellation information. We also encourage Parents, Guardians and older Students to visit our website and sign into the “Parent/Student login” to register to receive automatic email or text alerts for school bus delay or cancellation information.
Here are some school bus safety tips to help keep your children safe through the winter months:
children at the bus stop or arrange to have someone wait with them;
location;
appropriately for the cold winter weather as unexpected mechanical problems with school buses can occur during winter months;
coat with reflective safety strips for added visibility;
snow banks while they are walking to the bus stop and while they are waiting for the bus;
while walking to the bus;
bus, someone could fall and slide under the bus;
or exiting the bus to prevent slipping on wet or icy steps; Student Transportation of Peel Region November Newsletter 2019
What should you do if your bus is late or cancelled? It is important to talk to your children about what to do if their bus is delayed or cancelled on inclement weather mornings. Here are some suggestions:
bus is delayed or cancelled? For example, do they have an emergency contact person they can call or a neighbour they can go to;
someone they can walk to the bus stop and wait for the bus with? Always remember that if your school bus is cancelled in the morning due to inclement weather, it will also be cancelled in the afternoon. Parents and Guardians should know their
children’s school bus route number and the
name of the Bus Company transporting their
children. If you do not know this information, visit
our website and sign into the “Parent/Student
login” to find and document this important
information.
Tips for staying warm and comfortable during the winter from the Canada Safety Council:
hat, most body heat is lost through the head;
trapped around the body;
warmth and stability look for these features: well-insulated, waterproof, thick non-slip tread sole made of natural rubber, wide low heels and light-weight;
school with you;
pair of mittens to school with you;
help you keep warm and healthy in the winter.
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