us to function harmoniously.

We support our students with

setting goals for themselves as

learners and as individuals in

our community. We encourage

parents to work with us to set

high academic and social expec-

tations for your children and to

model attitudes and behaviours

that are conducive to develop-

ing respectful citizens of our

society. Please review the in-

formation in the Student

Agenda as well as the Boards’s

Guide to the School Year and

L.W.P.S. Start Up Package. We

thank you for supporting us in

implementing the rules and

procedures and for showing

your children that you believe

in them and value education.

Let’s make this a wonderful

school year! I am looking for-

ward to my time at Lake Wil-

cox and meeting you all!

Welcome back to another

exciting school year! The

Lake Wilcox staff has been

preparing for our students’

return. The caretakers have

worked so hard over the

summer to have the school

clean and ready for the first

day. Thank you, Mr. Blundell,

Mr. Giles and Mr. Keast. Lake

Wilcox looks wonderful!

Teachers, early childhood

educators and educational

assistants have also been plan-

ning and preparing for the

return of our students. Eve-

ryone is excited and eager to

start the new school year and

implement engaging programs.

Classrooms look very inviting!

We can’t thank our teachers,

ECE’s and EA’s enough for all

their efforts in preparing a

welcoming environment for

our students.

A big thanks to our office

staff, Mrs. Burns and Mrs.

Johnson who have worked

tirelessly over the last week

to prepare our school for the

start up. Even with so much

to do they take the time to

greet our visitors and make

them feel welcomed at Lake

Wilcox.

We would like to welcome

some new staff to Lake Wil-

cox. Mr. Cerullo is teaching

grade 4/5, Ms. Greenwald is

teaching Grade 5/6, Mrs. Han-

son is our Junior Intermediate

SERT, Mrs. Paterson who is

teaching grade 7, Mr. Randall

is teaching in our ACCESS

program and Ms. Singarajah

is teaching grade 8. We

would also like to welcome

back Mrs. Glashan and Mrs.

Patchett who are returning

after spending time with her

new baby. We welcome

Lucy-Ann Johnson who is

working in the office until

the end of September. Mrs.

Orser will be returning in

October when she returns

from her medical leave.

Our first Professional Devel-

opment Day is on Monday,

September 28th during

which staff will engage in

Health & Safety training ac-

tivities. This day also marks

“Compliance Day” when the

Ministry expects that all

classrooms will meet regula-

tion enrolment numbers.

We are currently monitoring

our class sizes and will in-

form families should class

placement changes be neces-

sary. There is NO

SCHOOL for students on

September 28th.

During the initial days of

school, we will focus on es-

tablishing a safe and suppor-

tive learning environment

where students will be made

aware of curriculum expec-

tations, safety procedures,

the School Code of Behav-

iour, Dress Code and other

school routines that enable

From the Principal’s desk...

Lake Wilcox P.S.

80 Wildwood Ave.

Richmond Hill, Ontario

L4E 3B5

Tel: 905 773-5381

Fax: 905 773-6238

Lake.wilcox.ps@yrdsb.ca

Lake Wilcox Public School September 2015

Lake Views—September 2015 D. Dal Bello, Principal L. Barton, Vice Principal

We unite in our purpose to inspire and prepare learners for life in our changing world community.

Special points of

interest:

Lice Checks

Our Parking Lot

Police Checks

Join our School Council

Safe Arrival/Student Ab-

sence

Lockdown & Fire Drills

Morning Entry Procedures

Staff List/phone extensions

Monthly Calendar

Character Matters

September

Courage: Courage is like a muscle;

the more it’s used, the

stronger it becomes.

Ruth Gordon

School Council

lakewilcox.ps

@sc.yrdsb.ca

Trustee:

Corrie McBain

905 727-0022

Superintendent:

Rita Russo

905 884-4477

With the help of the LWPS

School Council, arrange-

ments have been made to

have all students checked for

lice by a registered nurse.

Student are checked thor-

oughly after vacation periods,

(summer, winter, and March

break). We look forward to all par-

ents supporting this initiative

by treating their children if

necessary, and by continuing

to check their child’s head on

a consistent basis. The Lice

Checkers are coming on

September 22nd.

Students who are assigned a

locker for the storage of per-

sonal belonging (outdoor ap-

parel, boots, change of shoes,

gym clothes, lunch, school ma-

terial) are expected to maintain

this space in an organized, clean

manner. If a lock is permitted

by the teacher it should be a

Dudley combination lock. The school does

not provide

locks.

All student in grades 1—6 will

be provided a student agenda

planner to assist with home-

work completion, tracking

assignments parent/teacher

communication and activities.

The agenda also contains im-

portant school and board infor-

mation. The agenda will be

provided FREE of charge. Grade 7 & 8 students will re-

ceive a hard copy of the agenda

insert pages. Intermediate

teachers will share alternative

strategies for tracking home-

work tasks.

A couple of other things to

remind students about. We

have a beautiful school and we

want to keep it that way so we

are reminding every student

that you need both indoor and

outdoor shoes, Also remember that there is a

cooler outside of the main

doors where parents are asked

to leave labeled lunches. The

coolers will be moved inside at

lunch and students

can pick up their

lunches then.

Lice Checkers are coming..

Student Agendas

Safe Arrival/Student Absence Program

Any children who need medication during

school hours are required to have a York

Region District School Board Medication

Form completed and

signed by the parent/

guardian before the

medication can be admin-

istered by staff. Please

contact the school office

if your require this form.

If for any reason your child will be absent from

school, please contact the school office at 905 773

5381. There is an answering machine to receive your mes-

sage before and after school hours. Please leave your

child’s name, teacher and the reason for

the absence. You may also email your

child’s absence to

kathy.orser@yrdsb.ca Please remember to call for religious

holidays as well.

Remember

to call the

school with

your child’s

absence at

905 773 5381

Page 2 Lake Views—September 2015

Student Medication

Lockers and Locks Indoor Shoes/

Lunch Drop Off

Lice Checks September 22nd

Search and Seizure Reminder to Parents

Protocol between the York Region Police and York Region District

School Board mandates that school administrators remind parents of the

search and seizure policy at the commencement of the school year. The

Police Protocol states that “the school community needs to be made

aware of the right of the school administrators to search school prop-

erty, such as lockers and desks, without notice to or permission of any

person. School administrators shall also make the school community

aware that police may from time to time be invited onto school premises

to conduct their own searches. These searches may be conducted with-

out notice to or permission of any member of the school community

other than the school principal.”

In order to prevent physical injury and because of our concern for student

safety, students at Lake Wilcox P.S. are expected to avoid activities that

involve aggressive play and touching. Activities that are not acceptable

include wrestling, piggy-backing, tripping, pushing, shoving, body-checking,

poking, punching, and other forms of play in stairwells, hallways and play-

grounds. During recess breaks, students are able to play organized games

such as, basketball, soccer and foot hockey ,as well as activities such as

skipping and tag.

Physical Contact at School

Promoting Success for Students of First Nation, Metis and Inuit Ancestry

The York Region District

School Board provides an op-

portunity for students with First Nation, Métis and Inuit

ancestry to self-identify. The

process is voluntary and the

information gathered will be

kept confidential.

The self-identification process

is the first step in providing:

Culturally specific learning

opportunities or activities;

Additional support for aca-

demic achievement and

well-being, including desig-

nated support staff;

Communication between

schools, First Nation,

Métis and Inuit Education

staff, Aboriginal students

and their families;

Connections to post-

secondary institutions,

community groups, ser-

vice providers and other

partners;

More learning opportunities

for all members of the

school community to

develop a greater under-

standing of Aboriginal

perspectives, cultures and

histories.

New students can self-identify

when they register with the

Board. Current students can

complete an Aboriginal Self-

Identification Form which can

be obtained from their school.

For further information,

please see the Information

for Parents and Students

with First Nation, Métis

and Inuit Ancestry bro-

chure available from the

school or speak with the

school principal.

No Peanuts, Tree-nuts or Nut by-products at Lake Wilcox

School staff, students and parents are responsible for creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our students. This is an additional challenge for schools attended by children with life threatening to nuts and other allergens. If they smell or come into contact with these foods, they may have an anaphylactic reac-tion. These life threatening allergies include peanuts and nuts (such as almonds, cashews, hazelnut, and walnuts). Some other common anaphylactic allergens include dairy products, eggs, fish, wheat, shellfish and insect stings. While it is impossible to create a risk-free environment, together we can take important steps to minimize potentially fatal allergic reactions. We ask all students not to bring nut or nut products to school. We strongly encourage parents to avoid the use of substitute peanut butter products. Also, please avoid chocolate spreads that are made with hazelnuts. No sharing of food or eating utensils is allowed. The children at risk may also be made aware, on a regular basis, that they should not take any food other than what has been sent by a parent or guardian. If your child has a severe allergy, please contact the office staff to let them know. You will be required to fill out a medical care plan and provide the school with two Epi-pens. In keeping with this policy, please do not send baked goods or products con-taining nuts to school with your child to celebrate his or her birthday. Please ensure that any food sent in is clearly marked with the no-peanut symbol. Timbits or donuts cannot be distributed to students as these products do not guarantee that they have not come in contact with nuts. An alternative to food would be to send in a pencil or any loot bag type object to share with classmates.

An “Allergy Safe” environment can only be achieved when everyone is committed. Your cooperation is appreciated.

The new design of our school

parking lot and student drop

off area has been working really

well. The wide concrete path-

ways enable families to travel

safely to and from the school

and the addition of a new exit

for cars has improved the flow

of traffic in and out of the park-

ing lot. We will still be moni-toring the use of this new de-

sign and will adjust procedures

if needed. we ask that families

kindly adhere to the following

procedures:

1. Vehicles should use the

new drop off lane to let

out passengers.

2. No vehicles should be left

parked or standing any-

where in the parking lot

loop.

3. Parking spaces should be

left accessible to staff and

parent volunteers.

4. The new parking spaces

closest to the school are

reserved for handicapped

persons and visitors.

5. No vehicles should block

or enter the bus loop.

Staff members will be on duty

during morning entry and dis-

missal times to provide direc-

tion and to monitor vehicle

movement. Student safety is

our top priority! Thank you

for helping us to develop safe

and efficient

practices.

The York Region District

School Boards welcomes vol-

unteers in our schools.

To become a volunteer please

provide a current Police Check

or sign an Offence Declaration

form if you have provided a

police check within the last 12

months. For more details or

to provide this form please see

the office.

Our Parking Lot

Police Checks/

Volunteer Offence

Declaration

Lockdown and Fire Drills

Every year we have six practice

fire drills. All publicly funded

schools in Ontario are committed

to providing and maintaining a safe

school environment.

As part of safe schools we will

also be conducting a “Hold and

Secure” and “Lock Down” drill.

These will help prevent injury and

eliminate fears and concerns.

Lets keep our

children safe!

Remember to

follow the

Parking Lot

procedures.

Page 4 Lake Wilcox Public School September

You can pick

up a Offence

Declaration

form from the

office.

Lockdown

and Fire

Drills are

held six times

during the year.

The School Council acts as an advisory committee to the Principal and is actively involved in supporting the

school. Meetings are held to discuss school plans, set goals and to provide advice to the school administra-

tion. All parents are welcome to attend School Council meetings. Please come out to the first meeting on

Tuesday September 29th at 6:30pm in the library.

If you are interested in serving on the 2015-2016 Lake Wilcox School Council, please complete the Self-

Nomination Form which you will find in the “School Start Up Package”. Deliver the completed form to the

School Office by Wed. Sept. 16th. If we receive 19 or less, the Council will be considered acclaimed and we

will meet on Tues. Sept . 29th. If more than 19 nominations are received, an election to select members will

be held. Ballots will be sent home on Tues. Sept. 22 (one per family) and will need to be returned to school

by Fri. Sept. 25th. Results of an election will be sent home Mon. Sept. 28th. New members will begin

their terms on Tues. Sept. 29th at the School Council Meeting. At our first official meeting, elections will be

held for the Executive positions: president, vice president, treasurer and secretary. Please join us!

Parents...Get Involved and Join the School Council!

2015-2016 Staff List and Phone Extensions At L.W.P.S. we like to encourage communication between parents/guardians and their child’s teachers. Each month we send home a

newsletter from the school and most teachers also send home classroom updates. Agendas are used to communicate homework and

short notes; however if you have any questions or concerns please call the teacher and leave a message in their mail box. The will return

your call as soon as they are able.

Position Name Phone Position Name Phone

Music Ms. M. Ridgley 216

Principal Ms. D. Dal Bello Art Mrs. T. Patenaude 509

Vice Principal Mr. L. Barton 156

Office Admin Ms. M. Burns 150 French M. A. Pelc Draper 209

Ms. K. Orser 151 Ms. S. Rashid 503

Special Ed Ms. Hanson 203 Library Mr. D. McInnis 107

Mrs. Glashan 119

Physical Education Mr. M. Maltais 153

ESL Ms. E. Maddeaux 505

Community Class Mr. T. McCammon 219

Reading Recovery Ms. J. Hodgins 126

Mr. D. Magel 202 Support Staff Ms. T. Castella 522

Ms. S. Levitt 502

JK/SK Ms. N. Cherutti 134 Mr. M. Masih 527

Ms. J. Meredith 137 Ms. A. Mueller 500

Ms. L. Devries 133 Ms. S. Raines 504

Ms. W. Little 136 Ms. S. James 526

Mrs. L. Patchett 507

Ms. Kurts 533

Grade 1/2 Mrs. J. Friskney 117 Ms. Ly 531

Grade 1 Mrs. A. Harrison 121 Ms. Montpetit 532

Grade 1 Mrs. S. Gram 122 Ms. Meta 530

Grade 2 Mrs. J. Edward 118

Grade 2/3 Mr. J. Naworynski 131

Grade 3 Ms. C. Smith 128

Grade 3/4 Ms. A. Bardin 130 Custodians Mr. R. Blundell 110

Grade 4/5 Ms. N. Stamatis 171 Mr. K. Giles 110

Grade 3/4 Mrs. E. Wilson 127 Mr. B. Keast 110

Grade 5 Mr. D. Magel 202

Grade 5 Mr. M. Cerullo 105

Grade 6 Mr. B. Oman 205 Access Program Mr. A. Giaouridis 104

Grade 5/6 Ms. Greenwald 204 Mr. D. Randall 103

Grade 6/7 Mr. S. Doubleday 218

Grade 7 Ms. Paterson

Grade 8 Ms. S. Singarajah 201

Grade 8 Ms. D. Sassur 217

Lake Views—September 2015 Page 5

MORNING ENTRY PROCEDURES AT LAKE WILCOX PS

At Lake Wilcox Public School we use a FREE ENTRY process for students before the start of the

school day. Below is a description of how this process works:

Students are only allowed to enter the school at 7:50 am. This is when we have formal

supervision by staff available for them. Students are not allowed in the school before 7:50 am

unless for special reasons. All supervision begins at 7:50 am so it is important that students do not arrive prior to this

time.

Students are to enter the school via the closest exit to their locker, hook, or classroom.

For safety reason, the only available entrance points are:

-the junior doors (south doors near the portable)

-the main parking lot doors (in front of the office) -the main doors (at the bus loop) *HOWEVER these doors are only to be used by

bus/taxi students in order to keep all non-bus students safe and away from vehicles Parents/guardians are not permitted to escort their children into the school when entering the junior

doors. Parents escorting children into the school via the front parking lot doors cannot proceed

past the Welcome sign just past the office. *We encourage all parents/guardians to allow their

children to enter the school alone in order to minimize congestion and encourage independ-

ence. Students in grades 1-8 are not permitted to walk down the kindergarten hallway due to the high

number of kindergarten students we have enrolled. Portable students are to enter their classroom at 7:50 am. Again, there will not be any supervi-

sion for these students in the yard before 7:50 am.

JK/SK play pit

SCHOOL

Bus lo

op

Portable

STUDENT ENTRANCE

STUDENT ENTRANCE

BUS STUDENT

ENTRANCE STUDENT PORTABLE ENTRANCE

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Lake Wilcox Touchstone

Last year, our staff collaborated with each other and

our students and community members to discover and

analyze what we believe in and value. Out of this, our

school touchstone was developed and presented to our

students and community last June. We are proud to

continue utilizing this touchstone this year and plan on

incorporating it in the everyday fabric of our school. As

the year progresses we will keep our school community

updated on how we use the touchstone and how it is

enriching our school culture.

Kid’s Kitchen is returning to Lake

Wilcox. Lunches will be available on Tuesdays

and Fridays.

To order please go to:

www.kidskitchen.ca

Hot Lunches Our School Council will be sending Hot

Lunch forms home shortly. Hot lunches will

resume on Thursday, October 1. Watch for

the forms coming home.

Fresh Milk Program Watch for more information

about our Milk program.

Breakfast Club Our Breakfast club will be starting on

Monday October 5th.

Our Breakfast club is offered on Mondays,

Wednesdays and Friday at 8:50 am in our

staff room. All students are welcome to

have a healthy start to the day.

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21 Day 5 22 Day 1 23 Day 2 24 Day 3 25 Day 4

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PA DAY

29 Day 5 30 Day 1

Welcome Back

Assembly (For Students)

Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah

School Council self

nomination forms

due to office

Lice Checks Yom Kippur

Eid

School Council

meeting 6:30 pm

Scholastic Book Fair

Terry Fox Run