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HENDERSON AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOLSCHOOL COUNCIL NEWSLETTER

A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 5

End of the school year is fast approaching and I am sure the children are looking forward to the summer break!

It has been a fruitful year and such a pleasure to serve Henderson’s parent community, once again, as Chair.

Thank you everyone (parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, staff and principal) for your endless support and positive feedback. An especially well deserved, BIG, SINCERE thank you goes to each Council member, parents that regularly attended our meetings and volunteered at our events, for your support, encouragement, collaboration and friendship.

We have a few “graduates” of our own that will be leaving us as their children attend high school in September. Suzy B., Lisa K., Genevieve S. and Suzanne S., thank-you all so much for your years of contribution to Henderson council, wishing all of you success in your future adventures!

With four key members leaving, there will be big shoes to fill in September! If you would like to meet other Henderson families, get to know your child(ren)’s school life and would like to dedicate your time to ensure that our students receive the best possible educational experience at Henderson then join us in September! Make sure you submit a completed Council Member Nomination Form (available in Sept.) and attend our first meeting on Thursday Sept. 24th @ 7pm. We would love to see you there!Wishing everyone a safe, happy, meaningful and unforgettable summer. See you in September!

Message From the Chair... What we have accomplished

1. Curriculum Night BBQ

2. QSP Magazine Drive

3. Sub Lunches

4. Halloween Dance

5. Stargazing Evening

6. Purchased Ipads and other technology

7. Paid for Lice Checks

8. Paid for Primary Readers

9. Subsidized Eat/Write Program

10. Contributed to Music Fest Canada

11. Purchased Fitness Equipment

12. Family Fun Night (Movie Night)

13. H e n d e r s o n ’s F i r s t E ve r Multicultural Night

14. Friendship Bracelet Making Sessions

15. Spring Fling BBQ

16. McGregor’s Fundraiser

17. Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

18. H e l p o r g a n i z e G r a d e 8 Graduation

19. Outdoor Classroom (Sept.)

Lily Li Oon

FROM THE EDITORThe students at Henderson have had a full year of learning and are prepared to meet the challenges that await them in September as they transition into the next grade. There are many ways that parents can also assist with this transition. It is important that our students maintain the gains they have made throughout this academic year. Daily reading, and writing activities including writing a letter to a friend, or keeping a summer journal are great ways to keep young minds active! Review of basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are also important as a way of keeping computational skills sharp. They are the foundation upon which later math concepts develop. There are many fun and interactive computer games and websites that can make this skill building fun! So, become a partner in the learning journey while enjoying your summer with your kids! - Julie Ponikvar

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PHOTOS FROM THIS YEAR

SOCIIS MAURIS IN INTEGER, A DOLOR NETUS NON DUI ALIQUET, SAGITTIS.

FELIS SODALES, DOLOR SOCIIS MAURIS, VEL EU LIBERO CRAS. INTERDUM AT. IPSUM PURUS PEDE PORTTITOR CLASS, UT ADIPISCING, ALIQUET SED AUCTOR, IMPERDIET ARCU PER DIAM DAPIBUS LIBERO DUIS.

ENIM EROS IN VEL, VOLUTPAT NEC PELLENTESQUE LEO, TEMPORIBUS SCELERISQUE NEC. AC DOLOR.

LA SOIREE BLANCHE

H E N D E R S O N C O U N C I L N E W S L E T T E R - A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 5

Lead by our talented Ms. Taravati,

the Junior, Senior and Rock Band

WOWed the audience. Future

Henderson Hollywood directors

created short films for everyone

to enjoy. The evening was filled

with music, dance, movies and all

sorts of beautiful works of art... no

need to go downtown and visit

Nuit Blanche when there are so

many up and coming artists so

close to home!!! ; )






MULTICULTURAL FRIENDSHIP BRACELET SESSIONS H E N D E R S O N C O U N C I L N E W S L E T T E R - A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 5

Parents and children enthusiastically joined us in the library and made friendship bracelets for our first ever Multicultural Night. Special shout out goes to Sylvia K. for the idea, Sarah B for the design, Suzy and Sarah B. for implementing and Julie P. and Lily L.O. for helping!






MULTICULTURAL NIGHT - PERFORMANCES H E N D E R S O N C O U N C I L N E W S L E T T E R - A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 5

Super talented Henderson community, s tudents , graduates, moms and even a grandma! And excellent photos captured once again by Eddie C., thank-you!






MULTICULTURAL NIGHT - COUNTRY BOOTHS H E N D E R S O N C O U N C I L N E W S L E T T E R - A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 5

Eye-candy cultural displays and mouth watering food samples filled the night.










MULTICULTURAL NIGHT - WHAT FUN!


BIG THANK YOU TO MULTICULTURAL NIGHT STAGE SHOW CREW!!!

The Multicultural Night stage show, hosted by HAPS Council on April 23 rd, was a fantastic success for a variety of reasons. This combined effort not only included the talented individuals who generously gave their time to perform but also those who worked behind the curtain by my side.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the student stage hands/volunteers who were essential to me that night, including; Phoebe W., Kyle, Kyla J., Chris P. and Hayden J.

I would specifically like to thank Tomer , Stefan and Akhil for their technical skills and assistance throughout the evening. They worked tirelessly, without a break and under very demanding and complicated circumstances, to make the stage show the fantastic display it was.

Tomer , Stefan and Akhil’s talent and time was essential to the success of the show and the evening itself.

THANK YOU!!!!!

Laura Smith









SKIING IN WHISTLER


MULTICULTURAL NIGHT

MULTICULTURAL NIGHTBIG THANK-YOU!

Performances:

MCs - Tomer & IsabelNigerian Drumming - Toyin &

Adebayo C. Tae Kwon DO - Chu's Martial ArtsIndian Bollywood - Vahin, Yatri,

Mudhur, Harshita, Madhav & Iru ShahUkrainian Dance - Bogdana B.Tai Chi - Jane L.Euro Gymnastics - Betty of Kalev

Estinne Rhythmic Gymnastic CentresOne Act Play - Ania A., Anna B., William

G., Michelle H., Kyle L., Maggie L., Nicholas O., Akhil P., Stefan P., Nicholas R., Michael T., Phoebe W., Emily X. & Simon Y. - Directed by Ms. Ostilly

Traditional Indian Dance - Vishaka R. and Abhirami B.

Instrumental Music: Korean Janggo - Hannah L., Chinese Hulusi Helen J., Persian Santoor - Armita

Ms. Taravati’s Grade 8 Ensemble - Emma, Hannah, Laura, Tomer, Isabel, Elaine, Helen

BIG SHOUT OUT goes to LAURA SMITH for working her magic in the back stage and more!

Thank-you to all those who attended, participated and contributed greatly to Henderson’s first ever Multicultural Night, it was a success!! The night was engaging and enlightening: the tables inspiring! the food delicious! the performances fabulous! the friendship bracelets, thoughtful! All your efforts and endless planning have payed off.

Everyone played a key role to the success of the evening and tried your best in contributing whatever you are able, including taking time out of your busy schedule to attend the

event. Together we can create amazing things!

Special thanks to Ms. Kremidas, Ms. Ostilly, Ms. Taravati, Mr. Pancharovski, Mr. Vagenas and all teachers that attended and showed their support.

It was truly a memorable, incredible night!!

With deep appreciation,

Lily Li Oon

Chair, Henderson School Council

Country Table Representatives and Food Donors:CANADA - Laurie S.CHINA - Yuki Y., Ann J., Lily L. O.GERMAN - Sylvia K.GREECE - Joanna & Peter K.INDIA - Yatri S., Mani N., Tarun D., Priya R.IRAN - Monireh A., Parisa R., Mashid K., Naghmeh T., Samila Y.

KOREA - Youngsim C., Jungran J., Hyora K., Hyejin P., Hea Jin J., Agnes L. LATIN AMERICA - Melissa C. NIGERIA - Toyin C. PHILIPPINES - Evangeline & Larry C.TAIWAN - Agnes H., Katy C., Lisa T. UKRAINE - Olena L.and the family teams that stand behind all of you and many other parents that helped and contributed.

BIG thanks also goes to Sarah B., Julie P. along with children and moms who helped with the friendship bracelets and other volunteers that helped during the evening that have not been mentioned: Julie C., Golnaz K. Dorothy L. Julie P., Azi S., Tannaz, Sarah & Jillian (origami), Eddie C. (photographer) and of course, the Multicultural Night Committee: Monireh A., Parisa R., Lily L. O., Samila Y., with SPECIAL THANKS to Sylvia K. for the idea and Suzy B., for generously donating the passports, flag stickers, flag banners and programs.

This night was AMAZING because of ALL of you!






TRACK & F IELD H E N D E R S O N C O U N C I L N E W S L E T T E R - A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 5

Henderson students, once again, did a great job in track and field. Many joined the Area and some even went to the Regionals. Bravo Henderson!










SPRING FL ING BBQ H E N D E R S O N C O U N C I L N E W S L E T T E R - A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 5

It was a perfect day for our first Spring Fling BBQ. Families enjoyed the McGregor hotdogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers that were made by Henderson dads: Dave M., Mitch P., Oren R. and Steve T. - they were so delicious, THANK-YOU!

BIG thanks also goes to Dorothy L., Lily L. O., Julie P., and Laura S. for organizing such a fun family event!








TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

Big shout out goes to the School Council members and friends that contributed and prepared all the mouth watering dishes for our fabulous, well-deserving teachers and staff. Special thanks goes to Parisa for organizing this meaningful luncheon!







GRADE 8 GRADUATION

Big CONGRATULATION goes to the graduating class of 2015, wish all of you the very best moving forward! Laura S. did a superb job spearheading the Grad committee as a parent representative along with Ms. Cutter representing the school, we greatly appreciate all your time and efforts! THANK YOU Suzy B. for the beautiful grad invites and for printing the grad souvenir T-shirts and other parents for helping out. Ms. Kremedas lead a team of creative teachers and students, they decorated the gym with the theme “Travel” in mind - it looked stunning!









SKIING IN WHISTLER

THANK-YOU: OFFICE STAFF H E N D E R S O N C O U N C I L N E W S L E T T E R - A P R I L - J U N E 2 0 1 5

Good Byes

Suzy/Suzanne have been tremendous supporters of the school raising 3 and 2 children respectively over the last 11 years. They have worked with 4 principals, chaired or co-chaired the parent committee for years and donated their time and many late nights to EVERY cause the school has undertaken over the years. Whether it was silent auction arrangements, dances, meet the teacher events, filed trips, carpooling to team games, supporting track and field days, magazine drives, fundraising at every level and donations from cupcakes to classroom supplies, we have never met more dedicated moms. Thank you to them and the families standing with them for making Henderson an extraordinary community and being so inspirational and motivating. You, your ideas and support along with your children will be missed. Wishing you every success as you move on to your next adventures! Thank-you!!! - Sylvia K.

It is with heavy heart that we must say good bye to the following teachers: Ms. Battaglia, Ms. Cassen, Mr. Davis, Ms. Grisolia, Mr. Iarrobino, Ms. Litvack and Ms. Tjeng, you have made a difference and touched our lives for both students and parents in many ways. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors, please come back and visit!

Mrs. Edwards is currently off on maternity leave, congratulations on your baby girl! May this time be one that you always cherish and can look back on with fond memories.

Best wishes to Genevieve S. and Lisa K.! Thank you so much for your many years of service with Henderson’s School Council and because of Lisa, the students will enjoy an outdoor classroom in September!

It is such a pleasure for families to walk into Henderson and be greeted with friendly faces. Ms. Bond and Ms. Litvack are not only knowledgeable and helpful they also bring a happy atmosphere into the school. Thank-you both for being you!






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