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Page 1 FALLINGBROOK P.S. Principal: Mrs. K. Hooper-Daoust Vice-Principal: Mrs. K. Joseph Administrative Assistant: Mrs. C. Hoover Trustees: Mrs. K. Zeppieri 905-668-7782 e-mail address: [email protected] Mrs. C. Winters 905-430-6050 e-mail address: [email protected] http://fallingbrook.ddsbschools.ca “Anything is Possible” WEBSITE: http://www.ddsb.ca/school/fallingbrook May 2017 May 2017 Issue #7 Good news!! Credit cards are now being accepted on School Cash Online! In addition to the myWallet and eCheck options, you can now use a credit card to make purchases! As we begin to approach the end of another school year, it is won- derful to reflect on all of the great things that have taken place and the many ways our students have grown. Not only have they grown in their learning, but they have also grown in their behaviour, maturity and leadership. We are very proud of their accomplishments and their awesome attitude. We are also proud of and thankful for an amazing staff, a caring and supportive parent community, as well as a group of fabulous volunteers who help to make our school the best it can be. We thank you for all of your hard work and commitment to Fallingbrook P.S. From April 26th to 28th, Principals and Vice-Principals attended the Durham Elementary School Administrator’s Conference. The Con- ference is completely paid for by the Principals and Vice-Principals employed by the DDSB and does not impact on school funds. During this period, our teachers K. Hosier, A. Currie and N. Vickers were left in charge of the school. V. Pigeon (the local secondary school Principal) and Superintendents Fisher and Kennelly were available in case additional assistance was required. The focus for this year’s conference was “Innovat-Ed”. We attended a series of workshops and keynote presentations delivered by George Couros (author of the book The Innovator’s Mindset; Empower Learning, Unleash Tal- ent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity) and Dick O’Brien (professional speaker and consultant in human relations), It was a great time of learning and networking with our administrator colleagues
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Principal: Mrs. K. Hooper-Daoust Vice-Principal: Mrs. K. Joseph Administrative Assistant: Mrs. C. Hoover
Trustees: Mrs. K. Zeppieri 905-668-7782 e-mail address: [email protected]
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May 2017
Issue #7
Good news!! Credit cards are now being accepted on School Cash Online! In addition to the myWallet and eCheck options, you can now use a credit card to make purchases!
As we begin to approach the end of another school year, it is won-
derful to reflect on all of the great things that have taken place and
the many ways our students have grown. Not only have they grown in
their learning, but they have also grown in their behaviour, maturity
and leadership. We are very proud of their accomplishments and
their awesome attitude. We are also proud of and thankful for an
amazing staff, a caring and supportive parent community, as well as a
group of fabulous volunteers who help to make our school the best it
can be. We thank you for all of your hard work and commitment to
Fallingbrook P.S.
From April 26th to 28th, Principals and Vice-Principals attended the
Durham Elementary School Administrator’s Conference. The Con-
ference is completely paid for by the Principals and Vice-Principals
employed by the DDSB and does not impact on school funds. During
this period, our teachers K. Hosier, A. Currie and N. Vickers were
left in charge of the school. V. Pigeon (the local secondary school
Principal) and Superintendents Fisher and Kennelly were available in
case additional assistance was required. The focus for this year’s
conference was “Innovat-Ed”. We attended a series of workshops
and keynote presentations delivered by George Couros (author of
the book The Innovator’s Mindset; Empower Learning, Unleash Tal-
ent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity) and Dick O’Brien (professional
speaker and consultant in human relations), It was a great time of
learning and networking with our administrator colleagues
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SCHOOL CASH ONLINE We are encouraging all parents to sign up with School Cash Online as per the Durham Board directive. We are slowly eliminating the handling of money in all schools in the DDSB.
Your child’s OEN # was sent home last year as you will need this to register for School Cash Online.
School Cash Online offers the convenience of making online payments for your child's field trips, pizza days, milk program, agendas, yearbook, spirit wear, school fundraising, etc. Using this method of payment helps eliminate the need for students to carry cash to school, thereby reducing bullying, theft and cash misplacement. Please note: credit cards are now being accepted on School Cash Online!
Please go to our Fallingbrook website: http://www.ddsb.ca/school/fallingbrook and scroll down to the bottom right-hand side of the main page. You will see “School Cash Online”, click on the button and it will redirect you to where you can register.
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Safe Arrival - Absences The Durham District School Board has implemented a new method of reporting
student absences along with the ability to lookup your child’s homeroom, grade
and teacher information online.
The SchoolConnects 'Safe Arrival' program enables you to conveniently notify their school when an absence will occur, or before bell time of the school day. Parents may make use of phone, internet or mobile app to notify their school of upcoming absences.
To report your child’s absence you can call:
1-844-350-2646
OR
attendance.ddsb.ca
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Need to create an Account?
Parents who have not provided the school with a valid email address
through the student verification form or the registration form data col-
lection may self-create an account by clicking on the 'SchoolConnects'
website:
https://parent.schoolconnectsweb.com/parentportal33/login/
RequestLogin.aspx?DURHAM
Once your account is created, you are now ready to report your child’s absence by phone or online!
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Information Regarding Your Child’s Homeroom Placement Next Year
Durham District School Board will no longer display class lists in the schools. Privacy concerns no longer allow schools to provide these lists to community members.
Parents may find their child’s teacher’s name and homeroom in any of the following ways:
Creating a Safe Arrival account for yourself will enable you to access the name of your child’s teacher and homeroom number. Those who register will be able to view this information online beginning on the Thursday before school starts.
Those parents who are unable or do not wish to create an account through the online Safe Arrival program may still come into the school on the Thursday prior to the first day of school and locate their child’s teacher using a posted list of Ontario Education Numbers (OEN). No lists will be posted with student names. If you wish to come in to look up your child’s homeroom teacher, please bring your child’s report card or student OEN with you. No class placement
information will be given over the phone.
Parents who have misplaced their child’s report card or who do not have a student OEN number may visit the office. Staff will notify you of your child’s teacher.
We realize that this is a change of practice for all of our families. We urge all those parents who can register online to do so in order to avoid lengthy wait times at the school.
ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS MAY BEGIN BOOKING ABSENCES EITHER THROUGH THE TOLL FREE NUMBER OR THE ONLINE APPLICATION AS SOON AS YOU REGISTER
ONLINE.
We hope families will appreciate the new online conveniences and understand the change in practice to address privacy concerns.
WEBSITE: attendance.ddsb.ca
TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-844-350-2646
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Kindergarten Registration
If you haven’t already registered your child for Kindergarten and he/she was
born in 2013, please give us a call to register him/her.
If you have any further questions or would like to register your child, please
call us at (905) 668-5211.
Grade 8 Graduation
Date: Thursday, June 26, 2017
Arrival Time: 6:30 p.m.
Ceremony Starts: 7:00 p.m.
Are You Moving Over the Summer?
If you are planning on moving in the next few months or over the summer and will not be returning to Fallingbrook Public School, please inform the office right away.
If you know of a family who is planning on moving into our area and has a child that will be starting JK or SK and has not yet registered, please let them know to con-tact the office as soon as possible.
Student Medications
If your child has an Epipen or another form of medication at the school, please make arrangements to pick them up by June 29th. Medication cannot be stored at the school over the summer months and will be discarded. If your child will need medication at the school in September, please remember to fill out the “Request for Administration of Medicine” form that will be sent home with their medications in June. Forms will also be available in September. These forms expire at the end of each school year.
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Fallingbrook hosted its annual fun fair on Thursday, May 18. Despite the weather, we saw so many of our school families having fun and celebrating another successful year. It was wonderful to see everyone out enjoying the bbq, the music, the games and the silent auction!
Thank you to Counsellor Steve Yamada for coordinating the donation of the $500 Great Wolf Lodge gift card. And a big congratulations to the Feeney family who won the gift card! Enjoy your mini-getaway!
A very special thank you to our parent volunteers for all of their hard work and dedication in preparing for this event: Mrs. Stanzel, Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. Pickering, Ms. Bowie, Mrs. Carito, Mrs. Weckers, Mrs. Doodeman, Mrs. Parent, Mrs. Jamieson, Mrs. Whitaker, Mrs. Nayler., Mr. Lamba and Mr. Kawasaki. We could not do what we do without the help of enthusiastic volunteers!
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The kindergarten students enjoyed some special visitors in April! They had the opportunity to learn about and take care of 6 ducklings. The ducklings are back home at their farm now enjoying the nice weather!
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Awards of Recognition Assembly—Monday, April 24, 2017
Learning Skills Awards were given to students in each class to recognize their consistent display of positive Learning Skills.
Awards were given to: Salma, Lucas, Diya, Makayla, Shiloah, Isabelle, Roshni, Irfan, Reza, Jenny, Samantha, Bransen, Naliyah, Jenna, Bricton, Sara, Malik and Emily
Numeracy Awards were given to students in each class to recognize their growth, progress, effort and/or achievement in the area of Numeracy.
Awards were given to: Angela, Kian, Philippe, Owen Y., Elina, Taiah, Saivarun, Terence, Brandon, Evan, Anthony, Ryan, Elijah, Evan, Shiloh, Michael, Shruthi, Jenelle and Dylan
Literacy Awards were given to students in each class to recognize their growth, progress, effort and/or achievement in the area of Literacy.
Awards were given to: Declan, Rooney, Darcy, Coral, Aimee, Jake, Kieran, Aiden, Aarati, Shinaiah, Ryan, Ayesha, Saibah, William, Abby, Riley, Michael, Louis and Daniella
Student of Character Awards were given to students in each class to recognize their consistent demonstration of positive character traits in and around the school.
Awards were given to: Lochlan, Anais, Olivia, Brady, Jason, Emma P., Boris, Abigail, Blake, Taylor, Zainab, Adrian, Aaron, Daisy, Sam, Max, Bryan, Connor, Emma, Josiah
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Intermediate 3-Pitch Team
The 3 Pitch team has been selected. They will be competing in the Competitive tournament on June 7th. The team members include: Connor G, Connor A, Dylan G, Lewis N, Isaiah A, Paige F, Kayla S, Brianna W, Brandon G, Jordan H, Michael M, Olivia B, and Jenna M. Congratulations and good luck to all team members.
Track and Field
On May 24th, 68 student athletes travelled to the Civic Fields in Oshawa for the Area Track and Field Meet. The competitors had some fine showings with the following students returning in June for the regional meet.
Vivienne O. who placed second in the 200m.
Katerina C. for her second place finish in the 800m.
Ryan M. who was first in the shot-put.
The senior boys’ relay team of Deontre R., Lewis N., Johnny W. and Isaiah A. for their win!
And additionally Isaiah A. will also be returning for 3 more first place finishes in the high jump, the 200m and the 100m.
Congratulations to all the competitors—you represented Fallingbrook well and good luck to everyone returning to the regionals!
Intermediate Soccer
The Intermediate Soccer Team is in the middle of its season. They are currently 0-2-1 in their games. With 2 games left and the tournament on June 3, there is lots of time left. Team members: Dylan G., Tyler C., Deontré R., Isaiah A., Malik S., Todd C., Louis T., Nick K., Brianna W., Katerina C., Bisera T., Kaitlyn L., Emily M., Andrew F., Paige F., Pranaav M., Shy K., Connor G., Mohamed A., Bryan K., Rachel P., Joelle T., and Aidan B.
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Grade 8 Grad Trip
On May 16th, the grade 8 students departed on a coach bus to Toronto at 9:00 a.m. for
our Graduation Trip! First of all, we enjoyed visiting the CN Tower. It was a
magnificent view to behold of Toronto and the surrounding area! After having lunch,
we headed to the Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. We had a great time viewing the
amazing aquatic animals and some students even got to touch sting rays! Then we
went on to cheer for the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre. Although they were
sadly defeated by the Atlanta Braves, it was a fantastic experience. For dinner, we
went to The Old Spaghetti Factory. After a delicious meal of pasta, bread and salad, we
were on our way back to the school, arriving at approximately 10:30 p.m. On behalf of
all the students, we would like to thank Mrs. Edmonds, Ms. Gordon, Mr. Bailey and
our Perspectives tour guide for organizing this fantastic trip filled with laughter,
excitement and fun!
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Dates to Remember—May/June
May 25 Ascension Day (Christian)
May 27 Ramadan Begins (Islam)
May 29 Scientist in the School
(Wastle/Anderson)
May 29-31 Junior EQAO
May 31 Shavuot (Judaism)
June 2 P.A. Day
June 3 Soccer Tournament
June 7 Track & Field Regionals
3 Pitch Competitive
Grade 3’s to Nonquon
June 7, 8, 9, 12 Book Fair
June 9 Jump Rope
for Heart
June 13 Grade 3’s to
Safety Village
June 14 Primary Play Day /Jr. Int. Play Day
June 16 Challenge Track Meet
June 19—21 Camp Kandalore
June 26 Grade 8
Graduation
June 27 Kindergarten celebration
June 29 Last day of School
June 30 P.A. Day
Satisfy Your Thirst, Choose
Water First!
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