Principal: Mrs. C. Brulotte, @MrsBrulotte Superintendent: Mr. M. McCutcheon@mccutcheonpeel

Vice-Principal: Mrs. F. Jetha, @Farrah_Jetha

Vice-Principal: Mrs. Simpson-Parkes @SimpsonParkes

Trustee: Mrs. S. Nurse, @nurse_suzanne

Upcoming Dates to Remember Tues., Oct. 2nd ~ Gr. 4 Trip to Jack Smythe

Thurs., Oct., 4th ~ Open House 6-7 PM

Thurs., Oct., 4th ~ Orange Shirt Day

Fri.,Oct., 5th ~PD Day~NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Mon., Oct. 8th ~ Thanksgiving Holiday-NO

SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Wed., Oct., 17th ~ School Photo Day (individual student

photos)

Tues., Oct., 23th ~ Jr. Girls’ Flag Football Tournament

Wed., Oct., 24th ~ Jr. Boys’ Flag Football Tournament

Thurs., Oct. 26th ~ Character Assembly

Wed., Oct., 31 ~ Fall Friendship Dance

Digital Calendar:

http://schools.peelschools.org/1478/aboutus/calend

ar/Pages/default.aspx

Tuesdays till end of November ~ Region of Peel Family

Literacy Evenings @ Burnt Elm

Message From the Office

I know we say this every year, but it’s hard to believe

we’ve already been back at school for a

month! September was bittersweet. We were so

happy to see all of the students and families return to

Burnt Elm, however we were sad to say goodbye to Ms.

Makris, her LTO Ms. Berroya and Ms. Hemley, who

were teachers in K7, and Mrs. Hansen (Gordon) in

Grade 3. Due to our re-organization process we lost

one kindergarten classroom, and one Grade 3

classroom. We appreciate all of the support that

staff and families gave us with all of the changes. To

quote Naomi Wolf, “obstacles, of course, are

developmentally necessary: they teach kids strategy,

patience, critical thinking, resilience and

resourcefulness.” We are happy to report that our

students have shown great resilience and have all

settled into their new classes.

Speaking of resilience, one of the best examples of

courage, strength and hope this is Terry Fox. “Terry

Fox often said that it was the youth who would carry

forth his efforts and work towards a world without

cancer. Millions of students across Canada take part in

the Terry Fox School Run every year raising funds for

cancer research, making it one of the largest

fundraising events in Canadian history and one of the

largest displays of solidarity this planet has ever

seen!” (The Terry Fox Foundation). Our entire school

walked in our community and students raised money to

benefit the Terry Fox Foundation and cancer

research. Thank you for your support with this, so far

we have raised $1400!

Finally, please consider joining our School Council. We

hosted our first meeting on Thursday September 27th,

and had 2 new members join us. We would love to

encourage more new faces to join the School council

as this is an opportunity to connect with our school

and other families, and have a voice in our school

community. Our next School Council will take place on

Wednesday November 7th from 6:00-7:00. We also

hope to see you at our first open house on Thursday,

October 4th, where you can meet your child(ren)’s

teacher(s). We know that when families have a

partnership with teachers and the school, we can work

together to ensure that every child can be successful.

We hope to see you soon,

Mrs. Brulotte, Mrs. Jetha and Mrs. Simpson-Parkes

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Burnt Elm recognizes Orange Shirt Day on Oct. 4th

First launched in 2013 in

Williams Lake, Orange Shirt

Day commemorates the

history and the legacy of

residential schools, and the

strength and fortitude of residential school Survivors

and their descendants.

Although Orange Shirt Day is on Sunday September

30th, 2018, our school commemorated the day on

Thursday October 4th, 2018. Students were

encouraged to wear an orange shirt at school in

recognition of the day.

Fill up the Bus

Just a reminder to families that we

will let you know, as soon as we are

able to, if you have been granted a

courtesy seat. We will send home a bus contract and

tag, if your child will be riding the bus.

YOU WILL NOT BE CONTACTED IF YOU HAVE

NOT BEEN GRANTED A SEAT. The number of

seats available on each bus is dependant on the

number of current eligible riders on each bus.

Therefore there will be limited seats available for

courtesy seating.

Thanks for your patience with this process.

Volunteer at Burnt Elm

If you are interested in volunteering at Burnt Elm, in

the classroom, at breakfast club, on field trips or for

special events, please email Mrs. Jetha

(Farrah.jetha@peelsb.com) or Mrs. Simpson-Parkes

(karen.simpsonparkes@peelsb.com) or phone, to set up

an appointment and begin the process.

Celebrate World Teachers’ Day

Friday, October 5, 2017

Since 1994, parents and

students from around the

world have celebrated

World Teachers’ Day to

commemorate the work of teachers and their

contributions to society. On Oct. 5, take the time to

let your child's teacher know he or she is truly

appreciated. Thank your child's teacher and let them

know they are making a difference.

Peel board recognizes Peel Principals and Vice-

Principals’ Day for the first time on Oct. 10

In 2018, the board of trustees declared Oct. 10 as

Peel Principals and Vice-Principals’ Day. This day allows

the community to recognize the important work of

principals and vice-principals, and to acknowledge

their work in supporting students, staff and their

communities every day.

Oct. 17 opportunity to say ‘thanks’ to bus drivers

Peel schools will pay tribute to bus drivers on Bus

Driver Appreciation Day on Oct. 17, 2018. The day will

be celebrated with special activities and events that

provide teachers, students and parents an opportunity

to thank the people who

safely transport over

36,000 students to and

from school each day.

If your child rides the

bus to school, take this

opportunity to thank the bus driver for their

contribution and ask your child to do so too. The Peel

board appreciates the important job bus drivers do

each school day and Oct. 17 provides an opportunity to

give these individuals the recognition they deserve

Oct. 24th – 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 October

24, 2018. 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.

Litterless Lunches at Burnt Elm

Burnt Elm is one of only 5 schools in

Peel that is certified as a Platinum

EcoSchool! Previously we have

launched Trash free Tuesday’s to

help keep our community clean. This

year we are challenging and

encouraging our students to bring lunches that are

litter/trash free each and everyday!

Litterless Lunches are:

Great for the planet

Cheaper for families

Healthier for children

Yes Please No Thanks

Reusable lunch carrier No paper or plastic bags

Reusable drink bottle or

thermos

No one-use plastic water

bottles

Cloth napkin No juice boxes or Kool-

aid Jammers

Silverware (dollar store) No plastic forks or

spoons

Food that requires no

plastic wrap-oranges,

bananas, apples

No plastic wrap or foil

We are asking students to take home any garbage

that they do bring to school. Thank you for helping us

make the world a greener place!

October is International Walk to School Month

According to the 2015

Active Healthy Kids

Canada Report Card,

about 91 per cent of 5-

to-17-year-olds are not

meeting Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines to get at

least 60 minutes of daily moderate-to vigorous-

intensity physical activity. These declining activity

levels are linked to obesity, illness and chronic

diseases (i.e., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and

cancer).

Using active transportation for the school journey is

one of the easiest ways for students to get regular

daily physical activity. Managing time to allow for the

walk or bike ride to school will become a positive habit

that leads to children arriving on time, refreshed and

energized for the school day. In fact, University of

Illinois research has found that just 20 minutes of

easy walking boosts performance in the areas of the

brain that support math and reading achievement.

Walking to school also helps out the environment.

Eliminating just four short trips per week can reduce

emissions by up to 100 kg of carbon dioxide per year.

Families that participate in active travel to school can

prevent almost 1,000 kg of carbon dioxide per year

and save money in fuel costs as well. Also, when more

children walk to school and fewer parents drive their

children, the areas near school zones become safer

for pedestrians.

That is why our school will be participating in

International Walk to School Day on Wednesday,

October 10. On that day—and throughout the month,

if you can—walk, bike, blade, scooter, skip or hop to

school….but don’t drive!

International Walk to School month is part of the

Active & Safe Routes to School program. Visit

www.saferoutestoschool.ca/ for more information.

October 31st, 2018 – Fall Friendship Dance and

Halloween Celebration

We just wanted to

share what October

31st will look like at

Burnt Elm. This year,

we will be having a Fall

Friendship Dance and students are invited to wear a

costume or black and orange clothing if they wish to.

Please DO NOT wear costumes related to violence, or

that have replica weapons or face masks. Also be

reminded that costumes SHOULD NOT mimic the

traditional attire of an ethnic, racial, gender or

marginalized group/identity. Members of our school

community are expected to honour our character

attributes by being caring, cooperative, honest,

inclusive, respectful and responsible. We would ask

that you keep these values in mind–particularly being

respectful and inclusive–when choosing a Halloween

costume for your child. Regardless of whether your

family chooses to participate in Halloween events, it is

a regular school day and all students will be included in

learning.

We also ask that you do not send in any candy or

food because of allergies-we want to keep all of our

students safe. If you wish to send in treats with your

child we would suggest something like pencils or

stickers. We look forward to this fun day, but need

to keep in mind that it is still a learning day!

Tips for Being a Smart Trick-or-treater

Halloween is a fun and exciting time,

but safety should be the number one

concern. Here are some safety tips for

children:

1) Wear a properly fitted costume that is bright

and non-flammable. Use reflective tape on

your costume so you can be seen in the dark.

2) Use face makeup or enlarge the eyes on your

mask so you can see well. When wearing a

mask, push it up on your head while walking.

3) Teach children to visit the front door of well-

lit homes and never go inside.

4) Help your child plan a route and a time to be

home.

5) Remind children to always walk on the

sidewalk, and obey traffic and pedestrian

signals.

6) Have an adult check treats at home before

allowing children to eat them.

7) Younger children should go trick-or-treating

with an adult. Older children are reminded to

trick-or-treat in groups.

8) Teach children their home phone number and

how to call 9-1-1 if they have an emergency or

become lost.

Conference helps

parents empower

modern learners

The Peel District

School Board is

hosting its annual parent conference, co-presented by

the Peel Elementary Teachers’ Local, on Saturday,

November 3, 2018, at Mississauga Secondary School

in Mississauga. After hearing from participants and

staff, we are changing the traditional workshop model

to an "un-conference" model, where attendees will

create their own agenda, and explore all subject areas

and experts, as if they were visiting a museum. This

format will allow parents to visit and interact with

each area and Peel board facilitators.

This free learning event is open to Peel parents of

students at all grade levels.

Our keynote presentation will be delivered by Will

Richardson, co-publisher of ModernLearners.com, who

converges and shares knowledge on modern learning.

Will’s talk—Schools on the Brink: How Classrooms are Being Reimagined for a World of Networked Learning—will be split into two sessions during the

conference. Parents will learn about the schools,

districts, provinces, and countries that are leading

this profound redefinition of what it means to be fully

educated today.

Reserve your spot starting Oct. 1, 2018

Stay up-to-date!

For more information, visit

www.peelschools.org/parents/conference.

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.

Getting your questions answered

Do you have questions about your child’s education? Here

are some helpful people to contact to ensure you get the

answers you need as quickly as possible.

Your child’s teacher: If you have questions related to your

child’s education, the first person you should speak to is

your child’s teacher. They can assist you with homework and

assessments, instructional strategies, classroom rules, and

questions about the classroom/school.

Your school principal or vice-principal: If you require

additional assistance, or if your question extends beyond

the classroom, speak with your school principal or vice-

principal. They can assist you with School Council, school

safety, registration, student schedules, report cards, the

Student Code of Conduct, and student discipline, along with

many other school-wide topics.

Your school’s superintendent of education: If you still have

unanswered questions or concerns after speaking with your

child’s teacher and principal, you can talk to your local

superintendent for assistance. Their contact information is

available on the ‘About Us’ section of your child’s school

website.

Your local trustees: Trustees are elected representatives

and can assist you with suggestions for the school board,

board agenda items, board polices and board budget. You can

learn who your trustee is by visiting

http://www.peelschools.org/trustees/meetyourtrustee/Page

s/default.aspx

Time for School - A Parent’s Guide to Regular

School Attendance

Elementary school is

a wonderful time in

the life of a child, a

time of great strides

in learning and in

social and emotional

development. Many things affect your child’s success,

from the quality of his or her teachers, to the makeup

of the class. One of the most important factors is

your child’s regular and timely attendance.

Getting to class on time, and avoiding absences, are

critical if your child is to get the most out of school.

It seems obvious. But the fact is that elementary

students tend to miss and average of eight or more

school days during the year. What can you as a parent

do to help ensure your child’s proper attendance?

Is your child missing more? Why does attendance

matter?

First, understand that getting to school–every day and

on time–matters at every level, perhaps even more so

in elementary school. That’s because important

learning occurs daily, right from the start of class.

And because you establish patterns early on. By being

punctual and responsible, children are acquiring

positive habits about school attendance. Some other

things to consider:

By being late, children miss important social time

with their peers before school begins. Our entry

bell is at 8:15 and learning begins promptly at

8:20 a.m.

Students who are late often feel embarrassed or

self-conscious.

Late arrivals can disrupt the routine of the

classroom.

A last-minute rush can be stressful for the child,

and get her to school in the wrong frame of mind.

Missing even five or 10 minutes of the day can

make it harder for the student to understand the

material being taught.

Frequent absenteeism leads to gaps in a child’s

skills and knowledge base, cause the child to fall

behind his peers and hurt his self-esteem.

Too many missed school days can increase

isolation, as the child stands out from her

classmates and misses opportunities to develop

socially.

Absenteeism makes it tougher for the child to

develop a good rapport with the teachers.

When Time is Ticking

Few homes run like clockwork. The

morning routine, especially, can be a

mad scramble. But there are

effective strategies for getting

your little one up and out the door

on time.

Get your child to bed at a

reasonable hour.

Set realistic and consistent schedules and rules at

home. Getting ready for school should be part of

the child’s overall routine, something that’s

expected of him every day.

The night before school, do whatever is necessary

to shave time in the morning, such as setting out

clothes, packing lunch, and setting schoolbags at

the door.

Have a set morning routine that the child can

easily follow, i.e. washing hands and face, going to

the bathroom, dressing, making the bed, brushing

teeth, and eating a healthy breakfast.

Avoid any distractions that can slow the child

down, like TV or games.

If you’re running late regularly, set your alarm to

get up earlier.

Is it a sick day?

Children do get sick sometimes – they are still

developing natural resistance to certain infections,

their hygiene behaviours are still developing and

germs spread more easily in a classroom. So some

missed school is unavoidable, for the child’s own well-

being, and the protection of her classmates. But there

are ways to cut down on sick days.

Teach your child about proper handwashing, after

going to the bathroom, playing outside or wiping

his nose.

Follow other healthy habits, from eating nutritious

food to getting enough sleep.

Some symptoms make school attendance

uncomfortable, like a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea.

But if you’re unsure whether your child is sick

enough to miss school, talk to your doctor.

Some children pretend to be sick to avoid school.

Ask yourself is the child’s symptoms are vague,

(i.e. a headache, upset stomach, fatigue), if your

child tends to miraculously recover just after

school starts or ends, or if the illness is happening

during stressful times at school or at home.

Allowing your child to remain home when there’s no

real illness sets a bad pattern.

If you decide to keep your child home, please

report your child’s absence via the SafeArrival

system quickly and conveniently in one of the

three ways:

o Call an automated, interactive toll free

number – 1-855-209-6155

o Report absences online by accessing the

SafeArrival parent portal on

pdsb.schoolconnects.com

o Download the SafeArrival mobile

application for Apple and Android devices

Once you have reported your child’s absence, keep

the child in bed or doing quiet, low-key activities.

A day off from school shouldn’t be a holiday, it

should be a time to recuperate from illness, so the

child can return as soon as possible.

Set the right example

Children follow the lead of their parents. If you place

an importance on regular and prompt school

attendance, so will your child.

Show interest in your child’s education by asking

about the school day, celebrating school

successes, attending school events and parent-

teacher interviews, volunteering at school, and

communicating with your child’s teacher. The more

you value school, the more your child will.

Provide a home environment that encourages

learning and curiosity.

Treat the school hours with respect. If you have

to make an appointment for your child, arrange it

before or after school or, if that’s not possible, at

the very beginning or end of the day.

When it comes to planning family trips, some

parents will factor in the schedule in the higher

grades, but think little of pulling their child out of

school. If anything, younger students can be

affected more when they miss an extended

period, finding it tough to relearn classroom

routines and rejoin their peer group. Learning is

cumulative, building on the skills and concepts that

were introduced before. And this process is

ongoing. Family trips can be wonderful learning

experiences themselves. But if they must occur

during the school year, please save them for

scheduled breaks.

If your child resists going to school, for no

apparent reason, talk to him or her about any

possible problems with the school, teacher or

other kids. However, don’t give in to coaxing,

pleading or threatening and keep the child at

home. That creates a bad precedent.

Need more information?

If you have any questions regarding any of the issues

raised here about lateness or attendance, or if you’re

looking for other tips on getting your child to school,

please talk to us. By working together, we can help

support a more successful school experience for your

child. Visit our website at www.peelschools.org.

The long and lazy days of summer are over. Fall is on its

way and as the days get shorter and the temperatures

drop, it’s a great time for renewal and fresh starts.

Focusing and concentrating on good mental health is an

important part of overall wellness. According to the

World Health Organization, mental health is "a

state of well-being in which every individual

realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the

normal stresses of life, work productively and

fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her

or his community." Mental health is something we all

have. Just like physical health, there are some things

that you and your child can do to be mentally healthy:

Get enough sleep. Remember it takes the

average person a complete hour to go from

fully awake to fully asleep. If you do an hour-

long bedtime routine pretty much the same

way every night, your child’s brain will get the

message that it is time to shut down for sleep.

Exercise daily - even a short walk makes a

difference. Getting outside to exercise

provides exposure to Vitamin D the “sunshine

vitamin.”

Try to surround you and your family with

positive, supportive people.

Eat plenty of nutritious foods.

Spend time everyday doing things that make

you and your child feel good.

Take time to relax.

Be in touch with your feelings by being mindful

of your thoughts and how you feel. Ask your

child how they are feeling.

When there are problems or worries, try to

actively work to solve the problem.

Try new things and encourage your child to get

involved in school activities or new hobbies.

Go offline. Make a commitment to limit screen

time as a family.

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 railing or grocery

cart

touching money

touching objects sick people have touched

touching blood or body fluids such as urine,

vomit 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.

Schools use Many Strategies to Keep Children Safe

Peel schools provide a safe environment for staff and

students to work and learn. The board has many

procedures to ensure safety. To keep students safe,

schools use many strategies including:

requiring all parents and visitors to check in at the

main office and obtain visitor passes

the use of a "buddy system" – students can only leave

the classroom if accompanied by another student

(for example, going to the washroom)

assigning teachers to supervise inside and outside

the school during recesses, before and after school

locking all exteriors doors, including the main

entrance, during school hours [elementary schools

only]

encouraging staff to regularly review street proofing

skills with students

expecting staff and students to report

unidentified individuals to the office immediately

holding fire drills and "lockdown"

rehearsals

having evacuation and bomb threat plans in place

ensuring that all staff and volunteers have up-to-

date criminal record checks or have completed

Offence Declarations

working with the police to provide education on

street-proofing

We feel that it is important that you also take this

opportunity to review safe procedures with your

child. Peel Regional Police have provided the

following safety guidelines:

Tell your children to never go anywhere with a

stranger, not to talk to strangers and never take

anything from them. You also have to teach them

what a "safe stranger" is in case they need help.

A safe stranger includes a police officer, a

cashier, a fire fighter.

Develop a "what if" game for children to get

them thinking about how they would respond if

they felt threatened or afraid.

Know who your children play with and where they

go. This includes keeping a list of their friend's

addresses and phone numbers.

Do not leave your child in unsupervised locations,

such as cars, parks, public washrooms, arenas,

malls and plazas, etc.

Teach your children where and how to get help. Go

with them on their regularly travelled routes.

Your child's body is private. Tell your children

that no one may touch the area their bathing suit

covers. If someone tries to touch them, they

should tell you immediately.

Teach your children to talk to you immediately

when someone does anything that makes them

feel strange or uncomfortable. Listen when your

children are trying to tell you about something

that bothers them and provide them with support

and understanding.

Communicate to your children the importance of

following the teacher’s instructions during a

lockdown, hold and secure, bomb threat, shelter

in place or fire drill and to not use cell phones to

ensure their own safety.

For more information about safety at your school,

review your school handbook or speak to your

principal or teacher.

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.

Regional Learning Choices Programs Unlock Passions, Potential

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 which 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

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)

For more information, visit www.peelschools.org/HighPerformers.

Celebrating Faith and Culture October 2018

DATE HOLY DAY(S)/HOLIDAY FAITH AND CULTURE

October Xlaaw and Falling Leaves Aboriginal Spirituality

Sunset of Sept 30 to October 1

Simchat Torah Judaism

October 7 World Communion Sunday Christianity

October 8 Thanksgiving Canada

October 9 Sharad Navratri Hinduism

October 12 – 16 Ghambar Ayathrem Zoroastrianism

October 16 – November 3

The month of ‘Ilm Bahá'í

October 16 Durgaashtami Hinduism

October 18 Vijaya Dashmi/Dassehra Hinduism

October 20 Installation of the Guru Granth as Guru Sikhism

October 24 Kathina Ceremony/ Pavarana Day Buddhism

October 27 Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva’s Enlightenment (Pravrajya)

Buddhism

October 27 Karva Chauth Hinduism

October 29 Arbaeen Islam

October 31 Halloween Canada

Sunset of October 31 to November 1

Samhain Wicca