May 3-9: Police Appreciation Week

May 11: PD Day—no classes

May 13 School Council Mtg #4 4pm

May 18: Victoria Day PD—school closed

May 19: Dental Screening for Grade 8’s only

May 21: Forest of Reading @ Powerade Centre

May 22: Spirit Assembly at 12:15pm

Greenbriar Middle School 1140 Central Park Drive, Brampton ON L6S 2C9

(905) 791-2332

Superintendent: Mrs. J. Courtin Principal: Mrs. W. Peyer

School Trustee: Mrs. C. Andrews Vice-Principal: Mrs. S. Prouse

Office Assistant: Mrs. L. MacKenzie Office Manager: Mrs P. Baird

Family Bingo Night

...was a HUGE success! Thanks to all

families who came to enjoy our community building Family Bingo Night on April 23. Approximately 30 participants enjoyed the excitement of the games and the anticipation of winning a BINGO. Five different games were played. A big thank you also goes out to our student leaders who ran the games, snack bar, MediaWorks and welcomed players. Thanks go to Mrs. Peyer, Mrs. Prouse, Mr. Wright, Mr. Ferias, Mr. Vale, Mr. Ladas, Mrs. Sosnowski and Mrs. Deslippe for their help behind the scenes.

LOST and FOUND Please encourage your child to check our Lost and Found Bin (located by Gym/Music area).

Any items left after June 19th will be donated to a local charity. Items will be on display during our June 10

UPDATED PROCEDURES for ANAPHYLACTIC STUDENTS

In order to create a safe school environment for staff and students, new procedures have been implemented for students with anaphylactic allergies. All staff must be informed of students who have been prescribed an Epi-Pen, Epi-Pen Junior or Allerject. Two Epi-Pen/Allerjects should be available: one is stored in an accessible location for staff and students, and the other is kept with the student at all times. Please remind your child that Epi-Pens should not be shared with other students. Epi-Pens are to be shared only in the case of an

This is the last School Council meeting of the school year.

It begins at 4:00 pm in the Staff Room. All School Council members, parents

and guardians are welcome.

Please join us on May 13, 4:00 pm

May

13th

BABYSITTING is provided

upon advance notice. Call the

School Office 905-791-2332 to

make arrangements.

Hey Greenbriar! An exciting event is coming to Greenbriar on

Wednesday, June 10th at 7pm!

Greenbriar’s first COFFEE HOUSE!

Got a talent you want to showcase in a non-competitive event?

You can sign up starting Tuesday, May 19th and ending Friday, May

22nd. Your audition must be a maximum of five minutes long. You

can sing, dance, act, play an instrument or any other talent you have.

Sign up soon in Room 114.

The right fit

children should be able to straddle the bike with both feet on the ground

a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard

the helmet should fit—if it's too loose, it could fall off, if it's too tight, it's uncomfortable

Get noticed

a young child's bike should be equipped with a bell and reflector

older riders should have a light and/or reflectors

Follow the rules

no riding on busy streets

no riding at night

stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries

driveway ride out—not stopping and looking both ways before entering the street

running the stop sign

turning without warning

cycling in the dark following the leader—one child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the second cyclist doesn't

Greenbriar M.S. puts the spotlight on Asian Heritage

In December 2001, the Senate adopted a motion proposed by Senator Vivienne Poy to officially designate May as Asian Heritage

Month in Canada. In May 2002, the Government of Canada signed an official declaration to designate May as Asian Heritage Month.

Throughout May, students, staff and parents from across Peel will participate in a number of activities that

promote the understanding of the many contributions made by Asian Canadians.

March Athletes of the Month

Grade 6 Boy - Josh, 6AB

Girl - Kailynn, 6MM

Grade 7 Boy - Navraj, 7CM

Girl - Madison, 7CM

Peel schools honour police officers during Police Appreciation Week

The Peel District School Board will pay tribute to police officers by holding Police Apprecia-

tion Week from May 10 to 16, 2015. Peel students and staff will show their appreciation for

the tremendous job being done by police to protect schools, homes and communities. Police

Appreciation Week coincides with National Police Week. National Police Week pays tribute

to the work of police officers across Canada.

"The Peel board appreciates the dedication and commitment of police officers who work to keep our schools and

communities safe," says Janet McDougald, Peel Board chair. "Police Appreciation Week is our way of thanking

officers who dedicate themselves to protecting our community. It's also a way to give these officers the special

recognition they deserve."

During this week, students, staff and parents in schools throughout Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga will

honour the work of police officers and thank them for enhancing public safety and security.

April Athlete of the Month

Grade 6 Boy - Jayden, 6NS

Girl - Sambiro, 6SB

Grade 7 Boy - Jeffrey, 7CM

Girl - Rajneet, 7SB

NEPAL EARTHQUAKES

We are so thankful and

appreciative of your caring

attitude directed to the

children of Nepal.

are exposed to higher levels of ultraviolet (UV) rays. This exposure is a risk factor for developing skin cancer and cataracts later

in life. The UV index is the measure commonly used in Canada to assess the strength of the sun’s UV rays risk on a given day.

What is the UV Index? The index scale ranges from 0 to 10. The higher the value, the more intense ultraviolet rays. The UV

index is calculated daily by Environment Canada using ozone and weather information. It can vary from day to day with changes

in the ozone layer – the thinner the ozone layer, the higher the index reading.

How to protect your family from the sun? Wear a hat (preferably with a broad brim), sunglasses and protec-

tive clothing on sunny days. Use sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or greater whenever you're outdoors. Encourage your children to play in shady areas if they are outside for a long period of time. Remember that sunburn can occur

even on a cloudy day, as up to 80 per cent of UV rays can penetrate light clouds, and 40 per cent of UV rays can bounce back

from sand, water or concrete.

Form Six 6AB…Miah (Organization), Onkar (Responsibility), Gurnoor (Participation); 6GG…Avery (Collaboration),

Harleen (Collaboration), Tilijyah (Collaboration); 6KR… Kahlil (Participation), Nicole (Initiative), Sagar

(Academic Focus); 6MM…Abdullah (Academic Effort), Alexis (Inclusivity), Gurleen (Cooperation); 6NS…

Jayden (Honesty), Tamim (Perseverance), Sharon (Respect and Collaboration); 6SB…Nyawa (Participation),

Sarvesh (Positive Attitude), Cheliyon (Respect)

Form Seven 7BT…Micaiah (Respect), Harjot (Good Work Ethic), Rochelle (Independent Work); 7CB…Tandeep

(Academic Excellence) Samara (Academic Excellence), Marissa (Community Building); 7CM…Harveer

(Effort), Navraaj (Respect), Alina (Responsibility); 7MS…Tissan (Leadership), Amanjit (Positive Attitude);

7SB…Nic (Cooperation), Vivek (Initiative), Sade (Participation); 7VK…Samantha (Academic Effort), Desti-

ny (Academic Effort), Rohan (Effort in Math)

Form Eight 8DC… Khadija (Academic Effort), Yusha (Responsibility), Jaskirat (Responsibility); 8GW…Berenevan

(Positive Attitude); Marcus (Participation), Faraz (Responsibility); 8LM…David (Initiative), Balreet (Public

Speaking), Allyson (Confidence); 8PL…Amanda (Academic Effort), Colby (Positive Attitude), Muneeb

(Positive Attitude); 8TK…Matthew (Independent Work), Chryselle (Independent Work), Ahsan (Independent

Work)

Form Nine 9DB…Zayd (Helpfulness), Amina (Kindness); 9ES... Julian (Collaboration), Stephanie (Initiative), Eli

(Organization); 9EW…Manvir (Honesty), Taye (Academic Effort); 9RM…Ali (Consistency), Elijah (Positive

Attitude); 9RY...Aayushi (Initiative), Eric (Organization), Jay (Responsibility)

Art 6AB…Miah, Christopher; 6GG…Tarika, Bhuvesh;

6KR…Joshua, Kwasi; 6MM…Jannat, Jaylen; 6NS…

Abbie, Gauri; 6SB…Joshua, Priscilla; 7BT…Micaiah,

Harjot; 7CB …Steven, Tandeep; 7CM…Alina, Navraaj;

7MS…Jaybir, Ravneet; 7SB…Aiya, Sade; 7VK…

Samantha, Yathavan; 8DC…Gurbir, Suraiya; 8GW…

Anchal, Evan; 8LM…David, Brandon; 8PL…Rajkaran,

Daniel; 8TK…Arshlin, Shedeana; 9DB…Kyle ; 9ES…

Arjun, Azim; 9EW…Dylan, Kelsey; 9RM…Lex; 9RY…

Varun, Aadil

Music 6AB…Gurnoor, Dharshani; 6GG… Jasleen, Avery; 6KR…

Ria; 6MM…Jannat, Gurleen; 6NS…Shamiyah, Jayden;

6SB…Rameen, Gurleen, Farah; 7BT…Brianna, Khushbir;

7CB… Ahlah, Rajkaran; 7CM…Gurkiran, Gurshawn;

7MS…Samreet, Amanjit; 7SB… Vivek, Cassie; 7VK…

Jennifer, Tanisha; 8DC… Jaskirat, Harshdeep; 8GW…

Damion, Jagtar; 8LM…Skylar, David; 8PL…Daniel, Yadah;

8TK…Matthew, Kolby; 9DB…Samantha; 9ES...Azim;

9EW…Dylan; 9RY... Sarah, Aaditya

French 6AB…Karman, Miah; 6GG…Faizan, Jasleen; 6KR…Nicole, Adeena; 6MM…Vetrivel, Lipi; 6NS…Jaden, Abbie;

6SB…Sayvaani, Shyan; 7BT…Muneet, Arjun; 7CB…Nick, Ahlah; 7CM…Sonia, Jeffrey; 7MS…Sahan, MaKayla;

Form Six 6AB…Timran (Organization), Karman (Responsibility), Christopher (Participation); 6GG…Ady (Academic

Effort), Dayson (Academic Effort), Trent (Academic Effort); 6KR…Joshua (Participation), Elijah (Kindness),

Faythe (Goal Setting); 6MM…Rasnam (Participation), Jaylen (Enthusiasm), Kayla (Improved Responsibility);

6NS…Mehul (Active Participation), Hiba (Academic Effort), Navleen (Inclusivity); 6SB…Jaskaran (Positive

Attitude), Kashaf (Respect), Rameen (Effort)

Form Seven 7BT…Bilaal (Good Work Ethic), Brianna (Positive Attitude), Jevante (Academic Effort); 7CB…Navkeerat

(Academic Effort), Milandeep (Community Building), Vibhuti (Positive Attitude); 7CM…Jeffrey (Effort),

Riya (Responsibility), Shereen (Responsibility); 7MS…Shaenna (Academic Focus), Gurleen (Academic Fo-

cus); 7SB…Manraj (Academic Effort), Zoe (Improved Focus), Donalaine (Participation); 7VK…Grace

(Improvement in Math), Anami (Participation), Pooja (Academic Consistency)

Form Eight 8DC…Intaj (Academic Excellence), Tanya (Cooperation), Aukausha (Academic Effort);

8GW… Hailey (Positive Classroom Influence), Jagtar (Participation), Nikos (Improved Effort); 8LM…Josiah

(Improved Effort), Brandon (Academic Achievement), Arwa (Citizenship); 8PL…Gabriela (Academic Effort),

Jodi (Academic Consistency), Kianna (Positive Attitude); 8TK…Kolby (Positive Attitude), Kandi Lynn

(Collaboration), Shedeana (Independent Work)

Form Nine 9DB… Samantha (Focus), Kyle (Good Manners); 9ES... Zain (Independent Work), Chamod (Responsibility),

Vedish (Initiative); 9EW…Shaurya (Inclusiveness), Sneha (Confidence); 9RM…Ethan (Improved Effort),

Zack (Citizenship); 9RY... Aadil (Inclusiveness), Gurman (Responsibility), Emily (Perseverance)

Art 6AB…Onkar, Timran; 6GG…Mantaj, Chantelle;

6KR…Shauna, Sierra; 6MM…Simran, Hena;

6NS…Angelina, Tamim; 6SB…Mahnoor, Mevini;

7BT…Arjun, Rosie; 7CB…Marissa, Karim; 7CM…

Hailey, Talha; 7MS…MaKayla, Jaynar;

7SB...Rozie, Cassie; 7VK…Destiny, Heth;

8DC...Tanya, Lucas, Raed; 8GW: Ishika, Harleen;

8LM…Seenit, Arwa; 8PL…Yadah, Jodi;

8TK...Ashmitha, Ahsan; 9DB…Amina;

9ES...Soliman, Zain; 9EW...Jasmine, Raman Preet;

9RM…Joel; 9RY...Kevin, Jay

Music 6AB…Priyanka; 6GG… Ady, Tarika; 6KR…Anthony,

Noor, Braydon; 6MM…Hena, Waled, Hailey; 6NS…

Hiba, Abbie; 6SB…Alexander; 7BT…Rosie, Mollie;

7CB…Milandeep, Gayatri; 7CM…Madison, Riya;

7MS…Jaynar, Kadeem; 7SB… Mayleina, Rozie;

7VK…Rohan, Darren, Aaron; 8DC…Aukasha, Austin;

8GW…Michelle, Bushra; 8LM…Arwa, Gurkirat;

8PL…Kianna, Camron; 8TK…Nidhi, Adesh; 9DB…

Abhay; 9ES...Ellis; 9EW…Jasmine; 9RY... Ayush,

Kevin

French

6AB…Christopher, Sukhman; 6GG…Alea, Markos; 6KR…Joshua, Faythe; 6MM…Jannat, David; 6NS…

Hiba, Mehul; 6SB…Karandeep, Gurleen; 7BT…Samir, Khushbir; 7CB…Samara; 7CM…Talha, Harveer;

7MS…William, Amanjit; 7SB…Vivek, Donalaine; 7VK…Jevon, Darren; 8DC…Amy, Yusha; 8GW…Ishika,

Evan; 8LM…Jessica, Aiz; 8PL…Thinesh, Nathan; 8TK…Shedeana, Ashmitha; 9ES...Abhinav, Evan;

FROM THE LIBRARY

“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant, if we did not sometimes taste of adversity,

prosperity would not be so welcome.” Anne Bradstreet (1612-1672)

band performed at PMTA fest, a non-competitive music festival, and each group did a great

job. Congratulations on your performances!

Upcoming Events:

May 22 (Fri), 12:15pm Spirit Assembly: The Grade 6 Band will be performing!

June 10 (Wed), 7:00pm Coffee House: Come watch Greenbriar's talented stu-

dents sing, dance, play an instrument and more!

End of Year Reminder

If you rent from Cosmo Music, you should have received an email or a letter

giving you the renewal options. To keep your child's instrument over the summer break, you

must renew BEFORE June 21. Cosmo will be coming to pick up instruments on June 23.

If you have any questions about the renewal process please call Ms. Arbuthnot or Ms.

Kirschbaum.

Developing an understanding that reading is more than deciphering sound letter relationships, has been,

and will continue to be a focus of the Library program. Through the Red Maple and Silver Birch reading

program, students are being asked to re late and reflect upon their reading so as to develop a deeper

appreciation for the literary themes and issues.

We have just completed the Forest of Reading programme and voting. Our trip is planned for

May 21 at the Powerade Centre. It is encouraging that we have more students than ever both being able

to vote as well as wishing to go on the trip. Good job everyone! A special congratulations goes to the

students who completed all 10 books from either Fiction or Non Fiction. The final winning titles will be

broadcasted on that day.

Students and parents are reminded that the final due date for all library materials is Friday June 12th. All

students need to hand in their books and clear their accounts. If students have books checked out from

their previous Peel District School Board school, they are welcome to hand them in and they will be

couriered to the correct school. The costs for lost/damaged books are $10.00 for fiction and $20.00 for

non-fiction.

Elementary Summer Programs 2015: CAMP I CAN June 30 to July 28 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Literacy and numeracy

Keep your child safe around train tracks

Trains are often closer and are moving faster than most motorists and pedestrians perceive. That's why all

members of a family should be are aware of the importance of rail safety.

Safety steps for children

Playing on railway tracks and bridges is dangerous. Find safe, supervised and open areas

(e.g., neighbourhood parks) in which to have fun.

The only way to safely cross a rail track is to use designated railway crossings.

If you must cross railway tracks, for example on your way to and from school, stop, look and

listen before crossing.

It is against the law to trespass on railway property.

Safety steps for adults

Be prepared to stop at a highway/ railway crossing.

Listen for warning bells and whistles of an approaching train. Turn off, or turn down distracting

fans, heaters, music/radios.

Obey the signals. Never attempt to drive under a gate as it is closing or around a closed gate. If the

gate begins to close while you’re underneath, keep moving ahead until you clear the crossing.

If a police officer or a member of the train crew is directing traffic at the crossing, obey their

directions

If your vehicle stalls on the tracks, get out quickly and away from the vehicle and tracks.

Move in the direction that the train is approaching from to avoid being hit by debris. Your vehicle

will be swept forward by the momentum of the train.

DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE

May Yansa'altt Aboriginal Spirituality

May 1 Beltane Wicca

May 2 12th Day of Ridvan Bahá'í

May 4 Wesak Day Buddhism

May 14 or 21 Ascension in Christianity Christianity

Eve of May 15 to 16 Isra and Mi’raj Islam

May 17 the month of 'Azamat Bahá'í

May 18 Victoria Day Canada

Eve of May 22 to 23 Declaration of the Báb Bahá'í

Eve of May 23-25 Shavuot Judaism

May 24 or 31 Pentecost Christianity

May 25 Sakyamuni Buddha’s Birthday Buddhism

May 25 Zarathosht-no-Diso Zoroastrianism

May 29 Ascension of Bahá'u'lláh Bahá'í

Coming up in June

June 3: Grade 5 Parent Info Night June 5: Final due date for Library materials June 8: PD day—no classes June 10: Coffee house 7pm June 11: Special Olympics June 19: Much Music Dance/Social

Gr 8 Graduate Info

June 23 Grad rehearsal June 23: Gr 8 Report Cards go home June 24 am: Grad Ceremony June 24 Lunch (grads only) June 24 pm: Grad Dance (grads only)

May 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

3 4 5 6

Asian Heritage event at CBO

7

Asian Heritage event at CBO

8 9

10 11 PD Day

12 13

4pm School Council meeting

14 15 16

17 18 Victoria Day

19

Gr 8 Dental Screening

20 21

Forest of Reading at Powerade Centre

22

12:15pm Spirit Day and Spirit Assembly

23

24/31 25 26 27 28 29 30

Greenbriar

Middle

School

1140 Central

Park Drive,

Brampton

Police Appreciation Week: May 3-9