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Coppard Glen P.S. 131 Coppard Avenue, Markham ON L3S 2T5 (905) 471-0419

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.coppardglen.ps.yrdsb.ca

Inside this issue:

June 2019

Principal R. Ishtiaque

Vice-Principal

R.Beharry

Superintendent Camille Logan (905) 940-7800

Trustee

Juanita Nathan (416)885-3479

Important Dates:

June 3 – P.A. Day — No School

June 10 to 14 — Book Fair

June 14 — Play - A - Thon

June 18 — Graduation Day

June 27 – Early Dismissal @11:55 a.m.

June 28 — P.A. Day - No School

Dear Coppard Families,

June is newly arrived and Coppard Glen is as busy as ever! We continue to work in an

environment focused on teaching and learning as well as having a wide array of activities

for students to enjoy. Our grade 3 and 6 students have just completed EQAO testing for

their grades and we know they give their best in all they do. Over the next several weeks

there are field trips to enhance learning, guest speakers to inspire students, assemblies that

build inclusive environments, and rich and authentic learning experiences that engage

learners, as we meet the Ministry's curriculum expectations.

Thanks to our school council, student council and parent community we have had a very

successful fundraising year! With all your support we were able to replace older desktop

technology in the library and replace them with a set of 30 new Chromebooks, with an

additional 10 Chromebooks along with a travel tub purchased for classes to sign out. This

complements the sign out sets we currently have and the 5 Chromebooks in each Grade 2

to 8 class. 20 headsets for student use were also purchased. Funds were utilized to create

outdoor activity bags for our Grade 1 to 3 classes consisting of skipping ropes, basketballs,

tennis balls, gymnastic ribbons, Frisbees, and more, as well as mesh bags to house the

equipment. Funds have supported our Music and Athletic activities. Fundraising monies

also enabled us to bring in guest speakers, performances and specialized physical educa-

tion equipment that all students enjoyed.

As the end of school approaches, we as a staff often take this time to reflect back on our

year. We hope you will also take the time to talk with your child about their school year,

the friendships they have developed, the learning and skills they have achieved and the

activities they have experienced. We are so proud of our students and the hard work and

excellent character they demonstrate every day. We look forward to celebrating those

students who will graduate from Coppard Glen this year at the graduation ceremony on

June 18th. We also wish our Grade 1 French Immersion students heading to Milliken Mills

all the best.

We know it will be a great month ahead as there is still much learning to do and fun to be

had. Thank you to all parents and family members for their ongoing support of our school.

R. Ishtiaque and R.Beharry

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OUR SCHOOL...

Promotes learning in a caring and safe environment.

Strives for excellence academically, socially, emotionally and physically.

Has high expectations and standards.

THE COPPARD GLEN PUBLIC SCHOOL community believes in success for all

students. It is committed to developing within each student the attitudes, knowledge and skills

needed to be a contributing and responsible member of Canadian society.

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Coppard CaReS:

Coppard Character, Recognition and Spirit Assembly

Thursday, June 19th 2019

at 11.05 am

This month’s trait is “ OPTIMISM.”

We maintain a positive attitude. We look on the brighter side of situations. We are able to

see opportunities even in the face of adversity. We have hope for the future.

Character Quotes:

“Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself

that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming

incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall

surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning”.

— Mahatma Gandhi

Every month at Coppard Glen P.S.,we host our Spirit and Character Assemblies. We gather together as an

entire school from Kindergarten to Grade 8, to show our school spirit by celebrating accomplishments and

recognizing good character. We also have important messages presented from our student groups such as

Student Council, Me to We and our Eco-Team. Parents are always invited to attend

all assemblies.



Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration commenced on Friday, January 19,2019 for the 2019-2020

school year. Registration forms are available on YRDSB’s website: www.yrdsb.ca.

Children who turn four or five years old during 2018, live within the school boundary

and whose parents are public tax supporters will be eligible to register for

kindergarten.

A kindergarten information session for parents is being planned for this spring.

For more information please visit the YRDSB website or contact your local school.

French Immersion Registrations

French Immersion registration began on January 19, 2019. Parents or guardians of Senior

Kindergarten students entering Grade 1 in 2019, and wishing to enroll in the FI Program, can

visit or call the school office and request an Office Index Card - short version. The Office Index

Card must be signed by the principal of the home school. Parents or guardians then take this

form, along with one piece of identification showing their address (Property Tax bill or any

utility bill, NO Drivers License), to the designated FI program location to register. Please visit

YRDSB’s website (http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/fi/Pages/Programs-ocations.aspx) to find

the FI program location for your elementary school location.

YRDSB’s FI Accommodation Plan provides long-term consistency and equity of access to all students in York Region and will enable YRDSB to continue to offer the FI program to all

who wish to enrol. The FI program will be offered in Dual Track or Single Track settings, in a variety of configurations. In order to meet community needs and optimize available

space in our schools, a community's Grade 1-8 FI program may be provided over more than one school during the course of a student's FI education. This will allow flexibility in

addressing community needs and the opportunity to use existing space in schools. More information is available on the Board’s website: www.yrdsb.ca. Please note: Some of the

FI accommodation plans will require facility modifications or the development of new schools and will require short-term transition plans that might include overflow while we work

toward the long-term vision. Overflow refers to situations in which the Board directs students to attend a school other than their community school or optional program for a specif-

ic period of time, as defined in Policy #108.

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HALF DAY OF SCHOOL / EARLY DISMISSAL

As has been our practice in the past, students will attend school during the morning of Thursday, June 27, 2019 only. Students will be dismissed early that day at 11:55am.

Arrangements will be made to ensure that students who are normally bused to and from school will receive transporta-tion at this time. Parents/guardians whose children attend after school child care should make appropriate arrange-ments to address this change in schedule and ensure there is someone to receive their child.

FORKS & SPOONS

Here at Coppard Glen we are an eco-friendly school. Lets all take care of the environment! Please make sure that your children have proper reusable utensils to eat their snacks and lunches. Thank you!



COPPARD GLEN PIZZA

LUNCH THIS MONTH

ON THE FOLLOWING

THURSDAYS:

6, 13 & 20

COPPARD GLEN PASTA LUNCHES

Just a reminder of our upcoming

June Pasta lunch dates:

TUESDAYS:

4,11 & 18

.

School Assistant Positions—Lunchtime

Positions are available if you are interested in working as a School Assistant at our

school. Please contact the school office (905) 471-0419. We currently need people for

occasional work. These are paid positions and require one hour a day, over our lunch

hour which is from 12.45 p.m.—1:45 p.m. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check will be

required.



Coppard Elementary School Graduation

Our Coppard Glen graduation ceremony and celebration for grade 8

students will be held at the

Shangri-La Convention Centre on

Tuesday, June 18th, 2019

Please save the date! Congratulations to all graduates!

Mrs. Kostash

Macklin House KidZone

Just a reminder to all families that Macklin House KidZone

offers before and after school care to Coppard families. We

open at 7 a.m. and offer extended hours after school until 6

p.m. Please contact us to be

on our waiting list. Call us

at (905) 472-6201,

if you are interested or

would like further infor-

mation. We are open to new

registrations!



CONGRATULATIONS !! to our 2019 Battle of the Books team.

On May 8th, our team travelled to Ellen Fairclough PS to compete against 12 other schools in a fun, literacy competition. To prepare, the students on our team read almost 40 books and practiced for months to learn as much as

possible about each one. The team showed amazing dedication, commitment and hard work. The competition was close. Even though we did not finish in the top three, Coppard was only 12 points behind the winning school.

Well done! We are so proud of you.

Ms. Valentine, Mme Pardhan and Ms. Loach

The 2018-2019 Coppard Glen yearbook is coming!!

A team of dedicated grade 8 students is hard at work creating this

year’s book of memories. It will be available for order on School Cash

Online soon. Listen to the announcements for details.

Yearbooks will be delivered to students during the last week of

school.

Thank you,

Mrs. Kostash and the Yearbook Team



Elementary International Languages

Program 2019-2020

This program provides any child with the opportunity to speak, read and write a new language or

maintain heritage language and culture.

Duration: Classes operate once a week for 2.5 hours for 30 sessions from September to June.

Eligibility: Elementary school-age children, grades SK to 8. Students must be age 5 before December 31.

Proof of age is required.

Course Materials & Fees: The program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

A $20 non-refundable, consumable/resource fee is due at registration. Cheques must be made payable to the

International and Indigenous Languages Program. Visa students are required to pay an additional $200

for registration. Online Registration available until August 11 , 2019 .

Looking for summer learning and fun activities for students entering Senior Kindergarten to Grade 8? Summer Institute offers academic, recreational and athletic programs and activities with intentional

links to the Ontario Curriculum. The program runs for six weeks during July and August.

It is offered at 11 school sites around York Region. For more information on dates, programs and

locations, please visit the

Summer Institute page on www.yrdsb.ca.

Weekly Sessions

July 2, 2019 to August 09, 2019

Week A - July 2 to July 5 (4 day weeks)

Week B - July 8 to 12

Week C - July 15 to 19

Week D - July 22 to 26

Week E - July 29 to August 2

Week F - August 6 to 9 (4 day weeks)

Base Registration Weekly Fees:

York Region District School Board students: $110 (4 day weeks), $125 (5 day weeks)

Non-York Region District School Board students: $135 (4 day weeks), $160 (5 day weeks)

http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/summer/si/Pages/default.aspx



Literacy Corner How to Help Prevent the “SUMMER SLIDE”

Research shows that over the summer months, many students forget what they have learned and experience

a “slide” in their learning. This could be due to a lack of practice of reading, writing and math skills. One of

the best ways to prevent this “summer slide” is to engage your children in some fun literacy-based activities,

so they are ready for that first school day in September!

Here are some tips to help your child maintain their literacy skills over the summer:

SIX = SUCCESS: Research has shown that reading just 6 books over the summer can help struggling

readers avoid regressing and stronger readers maintain their skills. Take the time at the beginning of the

summer to select the 6 books together from the local library or from your own family library.

MAKE IT FUN! Keep a tally of pages/books read in your home and challenge each other (parents too!)

to read a certain number of pages in a week, month, or the whole summer. If you reach your family goal,

maybe a trip to get ice cream or to the park may be necessary!

LIBRARY VISITS: Our local library (Aaniin) offers so many fun and interactive programs for both children

and adults. If your child enjoys Science and Math activities, there are many programs centred around

technology and creativity (ask about the Maker Space). As well, the book selections are amazing! Here is

a list of summer programs offered by the Markham Public Libraries:

https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/arts/markham-public-library

You can also join the Summer Reading Club offered by the Markham Public Libraries. See next page for

more info.

DUAL-LANGUAGE LEARNING: If you speak another language at home, perhaps provide your child with

opportunities to read and learn more about that language. Speaking and reading in more than one

language encourages stronger literacy skills in both languages.

READ ALOUD: Your child may not want to read every day when the sun is shining all summer long, so take

the time to read aloud to your child. Pick a favourite book, spread out a blanket on the grass, find a shady

tree and share a special book together.

SHARE YOUR LOVE OF READING: Let your child see you reading...talk about which books you enjoy and

why. GAME TIME: Play literacy-related games: Scrabble, Hangman, crosswords, word searches, Boggle, mental

math games.

SUMMER WRITING: Encourage your child to keep a summer journal. It can be accompanied by photos of

fun summer trips or activities.

TALK, TALK, TALK! Continue to talk with your child and engage them in conversation to help develop their

speaking and listening skills.

Have a Fun and Safe Summer!

Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Kostash☺

Coppard Glen Literacy Teachers

https://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/home/arts/markham-public-library



Markham Public Library is once again offering the annual TD Summer Reading Club to

promote reading over the summer break. This year's theme explores the Natural World

and it's offered from July 1st to August 9.

During these 6 weeks, children (pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8) can track their

reading online to receive prizes. They can also attend weekly meet-ups to enjoy fun,

social and literacy-based activities together throughout the summer.

Registrations: Starting on June 1st, you may register in the program online at markhampubliclibrary.ca

Kick-Off event: Saturday June 15, 2 - 4 pm at Markham Village Library.

Mad Science Show at 2 pm+ children activities & crafts

Wrap Up Party: Saturday Aug 10, 10 am-12 pm at Unionville Library. Special

Performance at 11 am + children activities & crafts

Weekly Meet-ups:

Celebrate weekly fun activities and the occasional guest presenters!

Location Day and Time

Angus Glen Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Aaniin Wednesdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cornell Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Markham Village Wednesdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Milliken Mills Thursdays, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Thornhill C.C. Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Thornhill Village Fridays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Unionville Tuesdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Have Fun Reading !!



Website Refresh Survey

The Board is currently undergoing a process to refresh the www.yrdsb.ca website and our school websites.

Your feedback is important. The information from the surveys will help us ensure that the content, navigation and layout of our sites

meet the needs of students, families, staff and community members. If you have any questions, please contact

[email protected].

The survey will be available until June 12 at https://103637tt.optimalworkshop.com/questions/io56oa4l

The Two-part survey is voluntary, anonymous and confidential. It should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

We invite you to share your thoughts with us!

Coppard Glen P.S. is an EcoSchool!

Here at Coppard Glen the environment is very important to us. As an EcoSchool we have made a school wide commitment to protect, think and learn about our environment by joining a program called Ontario EcoSchools. Ontario EcoSchools is a province wide environmental educational program for Grades Kindergarten –12 that helps students teach to become environmentally responsible citizens. Congratulations to Coppard Glen Public School for your many efforts to make our school and community a

little more green. Way to go!

A new exciting method to pay online is now available to our parents. Coppard Glen P.S. is

accepting online payments through School Cash ONLINE!

School Cash Online provides the following benefits:

A convenient fee payment option that saves time

Reduces paper

NO more need to send cash or cheques to school

A quick way to register, it takes less than 5 minutes

Parents that participate will receive notification via email of student fees owed (both required and

optional), and can make secure online payments by credit card or Interac and receive a receipt.

School Cash ONLINE

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Message from Our Trustee

As we near the end of the school year, this is a good time to celebrate all your child has learned and achieved. I

hope that you have seen evidence of their growth and learning throughout the year.

Supporting the well-being and achievement of our students is a partnership with families and communities, and I

want to thank you for all that you do to help strengthen our schools and support your child’s learning. We know

that when you ask your child about their learning, help them make connections or participate in school events,

our students and our schools benefit.

I look forward to continuing to build relationships with families over the summer months and in the 2019-2020

school year. As we go into the summer, there are many opportunities to continue supporting your child’s learning

- whether helping to plan a family trip, visiting a local museum, reading a book or participating in one of the many

exciting summer learning programs offered through the Board. I hope that whatever you have planned, you have

a safe and enjoyable summer.

I would also like to offer a special congratulations to the graduating class of 2019. We wish you all the very best

as you move on to this next phase of your life. We look forward to welcoming back all of our new and returning

families in the fall.

A message from the Chair of the Board of Trustees is also available on the Board website at www.yrdsb.ca.

Juanita Nathan,

Board Vice Chair,

Trustee - Wards 7 and 8, Markham.

Snack Club

Our snack program is officially over for another year. While there may be some food for students over the coming weeks, it will be limited and only until we run out.

Please make sure that your child brings a healthy morning snack.

I would like to take this final opportunity to thank the staff and volunteers who have tirelessly shopped, prepared and distributed food to our students every week, and a special thank you to Mrs. Rosen. She kept us organized and made sure that we

always knew exactly what we had in the fridge and what we needed to get each week.

Have a healthy and restful summer!!

Mrs. Cracknell, Snack Program Coordinator

http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/summer/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.yrdsb.ca/schools/Repository/NewsEvents/Pages/Message-from-the-Board-Chair.aspx

http://www.yrdsb.ca



Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2 3

Ramadan(End)

P.A. Day

4 Pasta Lunch

5 Art Club

6 Pizza Lunch

Area Track and

Field (raindate)

7

Gr. 7 Immuniza-

tion Clinic

8

9 10

Book Fair

11 Pasta Lunch

12 French Immer-sion Orientation Night 6:30pm

13 Pizza Lunch 14

Play - A-Thon

15

16

Father’s Day

17

R

18 Final Pasta 19 Art Club

Coppard CaReS

Assembly @

11:05 a.m.

20

Final Pizza Lunch

Volunteer

Tea@10am

21

National Indige-

nous people day

22

23 24 Gr.8’s @

Wonderland

25

26

27Report cards

go home.

Last Day of School

Early Dismissal @

11:55 a.m.

28

P.A.Day

29

Elementary Graduation

Shangri-La@ 6.30pm

Eid-ul-Fitr

Happy Eid

Book Fair Book Fair

Rain/alternate

date

Book Fair

Shavuot(End)

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