March 14—18: Spring Break—school is closed March 23: School Council Meeting—New Provincial Food and Beverage Policy at 6:30 pm March 26: Earth Hour at 8:30 pm April 1: Spirit Day Assembly April 11—21: Education Weeks April 22 + 25: Good Friday + Easter Monday—school closed

March 2011 Newsletter

Greenbriar Senior PS 1140 Central Park Drive, Brampton ON L6S 2C9

(905) 791-2332

Principal: Mrs. W. Peyer Vice-Principal: Mrs. S. Prouse

Counting on You (COY) for Grades 7

and 8 started Term 2. It runs Tuesday

and Thursdays, from February 22 up to

and including April 21.

OFIP, for Grade 6, started Term 2 on

February 28 and will conclude on May

2nd. It runs Mondays and Wednesdays.

Greenbriar Senior Boys and Girls Basketball Teams Both the Senior Boys and Girls basketball seasons have come to a conclusion after a competitive season in

NPPHEA league play. The boys team compiled an overall record of 2 wins and 7 losses and made it to the Tier

Two quarter finals. The girls team finished with an overall record of 5 wins and 4 losses and made it to the Tier

One quarter finals. Ms. Rambo, Mr. Dennie and Mr. Vale would like to thank the players for all their hard work!

Greenbriar Senior Boys Basketball

D’Angelo B., Kevin B., Parmvir B., Tyrese D., Cody G., Josias G., Jasmeet G., Khalif G., Bobby H., Kris J.,

Shavonte L., Ahmed M., David M., Tysen T.

Greenbriar Senior Girls Basketball Team

Amarije B., Harmeet D., Hajot D., Tatiana F., Dhriti G., Amal I., Kashona L., Olive O., Ciara P., Aveeva S., Jada

T., Shanyce W.

NEW

See calendar on the back of this Newsletter—you

can put it on your refrigerator for quick reference!

Greenbriar Junior Girls Basketball Teams

On March 1st the Junior Girls Basketball team travelled

to Darcel Senior Public School and represented

Greenbriar at the Junior Girls Tournament. They were

polite, respectful, and showed great Greenbriar

spirit! After a short season, the whole school is

extremely proud of their effort!

January February

GRADE 6 Boy: Bibek B Jomar P

GRADE 6 Girl: Faith B Taylor P-C

GRADE 7 Boy: David M Khalif G

GRADE 7 Girl: Alisha M Nadai M

GRADE 8 Boy: Nathaniel B Josias G

GRADE 8 Girl: Shanyce W Amarije B

Greenbriar’s School Council invites you to learn about the New Provincial Food and Beverage

Policy on March 23 at 6:30 pm here at Greenbriar in the staff room. Let’s discuss ways to

encourage healthy lifestyles (See note on opposite page) for more information. All School Council members are encouraged to attend.

Mar

23rd

BABYSITTING is

provided upon advance

notice. Call the School

Office 905-791-2332

to make arrangements.

Next meeting: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Way to go!

Keep it up!

Your child was given a copy of the City of Brampton’s Spring/Summer 2011 Youth

Sports Registration brochure. Check it out to register your child as a participant and also to

volunteer yourself as a coach, manager, official or wherever your qualifications and positive

attitude are needed! Be part of your child’s experience!

IT’S TIME TO GET HEALTHY

It’s a fact - when students are healthy, they feel better. And when they feel better, they are

more likely to succeed in school. Research shows that a healthy school environment enhances

learning and success in school, and provides academic, social, emotional and physical

benefits. The recognition program engages students by helping them take their health into

their own hands and providing them with the tools they need to lead active, healthy lives in

the future. The Healthy Schools Recognition Program is a great way to encourage students to

start thinking about what they can do to make their lifestyle, and their school, healthier.

It’s easy to participate: schools simply pledge to do a healthy activity. The pledge can build on

an existing activity, such as expanding an intramural program or it can be something brand

new, such as introducing a new bullying prevention program. Schools will then receive a

pennant and a certificate in recognition of their commitment to being healthier.

Team work is an important aspect of the Healthy Schools Recognition program and

organizing a healthy activity is a fun way for parents, students and school staff to work

together. In past years, participating schools have successfully organized a wide range of

activities, including:

Planting a vegetable garden on school grounds

Establishing a daily running or walking club

Starting a recycling or composting program

Inviting health professionals to speak with students about fitness and teen health.

What activities do you think our students at Greenbriar Senior Public School can benefit the

most from?

If you have a great idea for a healthy activity, want to encourage healthier living in

Greenbriar, or just want to learn more, please come to the School Council meeting

on Wednesday, March 23rd (see opposite page for details).

Visit www.ontario.ca/healthyschools for ideas, success stories and a pledge form.

Greenbriar promoted French culture during Bonhomme Carnavale week. Students enjoyed participating in a variety of activities such as a Pancake Breakfast (where 1600 delicious pancakes were consumed by students and staff), a colouring contest and a presentation Carnaval de Québec by Mariposa. To conclude the week, cut-outs of Bonhommes were hidden in the classrooms to be found by the students and taken to Mrs. Peyer for a prize. Merci à tout pour la participation! Ms. Kolomayz

FORM 6 6B1...Gurleen B, Caitlyn G, Ivan W; 6R2...Arpandeep K, Madeline E, Taylor I; 6B3...Aadil P,

Megan M, Sabyasachi M; 6B4...Cheyenne S, Kianna W, Komal J; 6G5...Vijithan M, Devin M, Dhruvesh; 6E6...Amrit B, Nida K, Kehron B

FORM 7

7T1...Jordan M, Sameer D, Tarnpreet H; 7M2...Rajvir G, Kamalpreet K, Shruti P; 7V3...William A, Amit B, Simratpal

V; 7S4...Grea B, Tyrese D, Khusi D; 7W5...Simran D, Bhuvan G, Sara O; 7E6...Jamie R, Vanessa A, Amanpreet C

FORM 8

8K1...Kirandeep S, Renuka M; 8R2...Selena S, Navpreet U, Mubina B; 8S3...Ravnoor K, Darlene V, Hetish K;

8N4...Jaclyn G, Melanie M, Ravinder R; 8H5...Mandeep N, Kyle S, Zohaib U; 8A6...Deepak L, Ryan S, Amandeep W

ART 6B1...Rathini P, Tanvir S; 6R2...Madeline E, Jacob P; 6B3...Sofia S, Adnan I; 6B4...Anthony S,

Manleen S; 6G5...Kendra L, Garrett M; 6E6...Nida K, Bastian U; 7T1...Kaitlyn M, Jessie H; 7M2...Nadia P, Chloe C; 7V3...Tyler O, Brian S; 7S4...Gulnar S, Kayla L; 7W5...Devin P, Puneet S; 7E6...Sarah H, Lemma E; 8K1...Simrat A,

Desiree M; 8R2...Navpreet U, Chantia B; 8S3...Ellen L, Chantal F; 8N4...Harjas S, Udhey S; 8H5...Aveeva S, Sa-

mreen S; 8A6...Valerie B, Amandeep W; 9E1...Curtis S, Michael C; 9J2...Aaron R, Lathyga E; 9L3...Yash H, Justin M; 9D4...Ashish M, Manraj N; 9R5...Lovepreet B, Curtis B

MUSIC 6B1...Babara P, Nina C;

6R2...Shannara W, Tyanna E; 6B3...Stardeep S, Taylor P;

6B4...Stephanie M, Kianna W;

6G5...Samantha S, Ravinder D; 6E6...Felipe U, Gurkeerat K, Elis P; 7T1...Arbaaz M,

Tarnpreet H; 7M2...Benjamin H, Brittany S; 7V3...Nalli P, Brian S; 7S4...Kayla L, Pawandeep S

7W5...Prabhjit N, Riya S; 7E6...Sachreet C, Sabryna

P; 8K1...Tatiana F, Daniel Z; 8R2...Amarije B, Cody G, Tysen L-T; 8S3...Ravnoor K, Dante W; 8N4...Melanie

M, Chris S; 8H5...Harjot D, Kashona H 8A6...Avneesh S, Saumya S; 9J2...Aaron R, Connor M;

9L3...Riley F, Justin M; 9D4...Trevaun S, Siimran P;

9R5...Cody B, Tanveer K

6B1...Harkirat M, Michael T; 6R2...Brayden R, D’Andre M;

6B3...Megan M, David B; 6B4...Cheyenne S, Rhoda O; 6G5...Bryanna P, Ravinder D; 6E6...Samir R, Elis P;

7T1...Gurpreet C, Rocky J; 7M2...Murali K, Jasleen J; 7V3...Sabrina S, Gurvir M; 7S4...Chance V, Ravneet R;

7W5...Hiddsam M, Jewel S; 7E6 ...Arunya S, Gurleen B; 8K1...Jasmin M, Daniel Z; 8R2...Selena S, Jessica S;

8S3...Ravnoor K, Chantal F; 8N4...Nadiyah F, Udhey S;

8H5...Erica P; 8A6...Harrisan S, Craig M; 9L3...Ruijia Z Andeep T; 9D4...Simran P, Susan T

FORM 9

9E1...Aidan M, Michael C, Daniel M; 9J2...Aaron R, Anmol M, Lathyga E; 9L3...Brhamveer B, Rhea G, Tirth P;

9D4...Caleb D, Devi B, Manraj N; 9R5...Javaughn R, Curtis B, Christine S

FRENCH

FORM 6 6B1...Sarah G, Rajneet M, Jeremy S; 6R2...Jacob P, Neil S, Tiffany B; 6B3...Sofia S, Jasdeep R,

Curtis B; 6B4...Nkombo M, Dana W, Adnan L; 6G5...Hayley S, Kendra L, Ravinder D; 6E6...Tommy N, Mandeep S, Felipe U-A

FORM 7

7T1...Kimi K, Ushra K, Arbaaz M; 7M2...Brittany S, Nadia P; Connor B; 7V3...Sabrina S, Nali P, Tyler O; 7S4...Nagina

F, Rudraksh M, Ravneet P; 7W5...Shelbie E, Riya S, Puneet S; 7E6...Danish K, Sukhraj R, Sarah H

FORM 8

8K1...Tatiana F, Riyaz S; 8R2...Aleksandar S, Kendra F, Sophia S; 8S3...Farhaanah P, Shanyce W; Max S,

8N4...Todd T, Natasha B, Ibe S, 8H5...Aveeva S, Shekinah D, Parmvir B, 8A6...Kavneet P, Chunpreet M, Josias G

ART 6B1...Michael T, Ivan W; 6R2...Tyanna E, D’Andre M; 6B3...Sara R, David B; 6B4...Kianna W, Tyler

G; 6G5...Bryanna P, Samantha S; 6E6...Dan Albert Y, Cody P; 7T1...Jay A, Rocky J; 7M2...Dhriti G, Shruti P; 7V3...Simratpal V, Amit B; 7S4...Tiana C, Isabelle G; 7W5...Gurpreet J, Faisal A;

7E6...Sachreet C, Anshul V; 8K1...Jasmin M, Amanda Z; 8R2...Kendra F, Deepika V; 8S3...Maverick B, Shanyce W;

8N4...Ibe S, Monika M; 8H5...Harjot D, Moomal C; 8A6...Josias G, Maninderpal C; 9E1...Marcus C, Aidan M; 9J2...Neesha P, Sareena R; 9L3...Andeep T, Charu J; 9D4...Patrick A, Saud K; 9R5...Cody B, Javaugh R

MUSIC 6B1...Gurleen B, Jeremy S;

6R2...Avneet B, Arpandeep K; 6B3...Kingsley A, Ryan K; 6B4...Saad

A, Brody L; 6G5...Bryanna P;

6E6...Jemaya B, Kayathre K; 7T1...Rafa Z, Jonathan W; 7M2...Alisha M, Elizabeth

R; 7V3...Arashdeep S, Amit B; 7S4...Tiana C, Ravneet R; 7W5...Jaskiran A, Yashneil L; 7E6...Arunya S, Eddie

B; 8K1...Sarah C, Jasmeet D; 8R2...Brigitte B;

8S3...Rebecca B, Hamza I; 8N4...Jason B, Divya A; 8H5...Moomal C, Stephanie H; 8A6...Ethan B, Tessa

N; 9E1...Curtis S; 9J2...James F, Harjan R; 9L3...Ragulan R, Ruijjia Z; 9D4...Archit J, Caleb D;

9R5...Padma M, Latonya F

6B1...Birinder G, Faith P; 6R2...Avneet B, Madeline E;

6B3...Sarah R, Diana T; 6B4...Michelle B, Stephanie M; 6G5...Kendra L, Hayley S; 6E6...Kayathre K; 7T1...Jessie

H, Shaenell S; 7M2...Kamalpreet K, Mustafa V; 7V3...Khalif G, A.J. M; 7S4...Sabrina S, Kayla L;

7W5...Samir A, Prabhjit N; 7E6...Eddie B, Shannon S; 8K1...Desiree M, Ciara P; 8R2...Brittany C, Hira K;

8S3...Shanyce W, Ricky R; 8N4...Ashley W, Melanie M;

8H5...Kashona H, Rasmi T; 8A6...Valerie B, Shivani S; 9L3...Kruti B, Ajay P; 9D4...Caleb D, Trevaun S

FORM 9

9E1...Andrea C, Marcus C, Robert A, 9J2...Sareena R, James F; 9L3...Milan P, Connor J, Kruti B; 9D4...Cobica R,

Trevaun S, Jasmeet G; 9R5...Kyle P, Tanveer K, Latonya F

FRENCH

“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)

February was a busy month at Greenbriar, especially in the Library. The library helpers have been a great

support and they are truly appreciated. Most of the students who signed up for the Forest of Reading

program have read the required number of books. They are reminded to hand in their Reflection Sheet in

order to vote in April and go on the celebration trip in May. As well, many classes contributed to celebrating

Canadian Black History Month at Greenbriar. Many classes have been completing the Canadian Black

History Activity Card. Classes 7E6, 7T1, 8A6, and 8K1 have been involved in a rotating display in the front

hall of the school. Students from Ms. English’s class have been presenting brief biographies during the

morning announcements about various Black Canadians who have positively contributed to the fabric of

Canadian society. At last Friday’s Spirit Assembly, we enjoyed the presentation given by Vanessa A,

Sachreet C, Sachin N, and Melissa P. Mrs. Boyd would like to thank all of the students and staff who have

been so supportive in this endeavor.

This Friday, we are beginning the second “Clear your Overdue Library Account” contest. Classes

compete against their grade level to get all of their overdue library books checked into the library. Students

are reminded that if the item is lost or damaged, they need to pay $10.00 for paperback and $20.00 for hard

cover towards the purchase of another book.

YOTC—SLICE Once again, Greenbriar students were given the opportunity to register for this free ‘Learn to Skate’ Camp, held at the Greenbriar Rec Centre. It runs after school from 3—5 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The first hour is enjoyed on ice, learning and perfecting the art of skating. The 2nd hour includes off-ice activities (board games, guest speakers). It started on Tuesday, March 1st, and will run until March 24th, excluding the week of March Break!!

Science Fair

On Wednesday, March 9th, there is a school-wide Science Fair. Students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 have been offered the options by their Science Teacher to conduct an experiment and display their results in the school gym. Students were given an opportunity to visit the displays by donating 50 cents towards Free The Children. Winners of the Science Fair will be announced on Thursday, March 10th for each grade level. Grade 7 and 8 student winners will be invited to attend the Peel-wide Science Fair in April.

Cyber-Bullying On Thursday, March 3rd, our NPU (Neighbourhood Police Unit) spoke to all Grade 7 Greenbriar students to give them techniques to identify and avoid the dangers of cyber-bullying. They spoke about networking (Facebook, Twitter, etc), chatrooms, emails, webcams and other related internet connections. It is hoped that students will have armed themselves with the knowledge to use the internet safely.

Switch off for Earth Hour Take a stand, join the movement! Turn off your lights for one hour on March 26 at 8:30pm and take

action on climate change. Count yourself in!

Visit www.wwf.ca/earthhour to pledge your support and find out how you and your school can get

involved.

Earth hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000

businesses turned their lights off for one hour to take a stand against climate change.

Last year, Earth Hour became the biggest Earth Hour ever reaching 1.3 billion people. On March 27,

2010, a record 128 countries and territories united across the globe making it the largest voluntary

action ever witnessed. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Asia Pacific to Europe and Africa to the

Americas switched off. People across the world from all walks of life turned off their lights and came

together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common - our planet.

Earth Hour 2011 will continue to be a call to action to every individual, every business and every

community throughout the world. A call to stand up, to take responsibility, to get involved and lead the

global journey to a sustainable future.

Continue learning at home during March break Suggestions for grades 6 to 8

In the news As a family, choose an important news event to follow for a day or two. Ask each person to find as

much information on the topic as possible—read newspapers, listen to the radio, and watch television

news. Then talk about what everyone learned.

Pro and con: what do you think? Make a family game of discussing a special issue. For example, “Teenagers should be allowed to vote,”

or “There should never be any homework.” Ask your youngsters to think of all the reasons they can to

support their views. Then ask them to think of reasons opposing their views. Which views are most

convincing? For variety, assign family members to teams and have them prepare a pro or con argument.

Promote citizenship

Help your child write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about an issue affecting children—for

example, suggest that a bike path be built near the school or that a city event be planned for youngsters.

Children are citizens, and their ideas are worth hearing.

Stretch, run, bike Encourage your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day. Run or walk briskly for 10 minutes.

Help your youngster make a week-long exercise plan. Think of a modest reward for sticking to the plan,

and set a good example by exercising along with your child.

Visit www.peelschools.org for more Parent Tip Sheets.

School Hours – proposed change for September 2011 A proposal has been developed for the Board to consider regarding changing Greenbriar’s school

hours. There are many reasons for the proposed school hour change: student safety and student supervi-

sion; minimizing the loss of valuable instructional time for students while supporting student participation

in extra curricular activities with other middle school students; earlier dismissal from after-school pro-

grams especially in the winter months; and changing to first run busing and therefore reducing bus delays/

late arrivals. If the change is approved, Greenbriar's schools hours will be aligned with most middle

schools in Bramalea East (Williams Pkwy, Balmoral, Earnscliffe and Calderstone). Feel free to contact

Mrs. Peyer if you would like to know more about the proposal. The Board’s decision will not be avail-

able until late March or early April. Any updates will be included in our monthly Newsletters.

Proposed school hours for September 2011:

start time 8:20 am

dismissal time 2:20 pm

Student Telephone Usage

From time to time, emergencies arise necessitating students to make a phone call. In order to alleviate long line-ups prior to lunchtime and before the end of the school day, we encourage students to use the student payphone. For this, they will need to bring 50 cents or a calling card when they want to make phone calls (ie forgot gym clothes, forgot lunch, need a ride home from basketball practice, etc).

Games Club The games club continues in its quest to save the town of Drellin's Ferry. Our adventures have battled against many monsters and enlisted aid in finding their way around the Dark Forest. Recently, the heroes have captured the Vrath Keep, discovering its secrets and the plans the Red Hand of Doom has for the beleaguered town of Drellin's Ferry. Their next objective is to scout out the bridge at Skull Gorge and prevent the hordes from the Red Hand of Doom from rushing down from the mountains and attacking the peaceful farmers of the land.

Winter Activity Day A hugely successful day. Students reported having a fabulous time and positive comments were received from the public about our students. Activities included volleyball, soccer, tennis, badminton, yoga, cooking, skiing, dance, outdoor games, and cooperative games. Thanks to all staff involved in the organization and to all students for their wonderful participation.

Highschool

Transition Please inform the school if your child has accepted a program other than Chinguacousy SS so that they are not registered in more than one secondary school. All students applying to Chinguacousy SS should have received a course confirmation form. Please let Guidance know if you did not receive one to ensure that your child has submitted options.

The Chess Club meets every Day 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, and 10. The grade level tournaments

will be over by the end of March and the winners will be recognized at a future spirit assembly. The board office tournament is the last week of April. Five students from each grade will be representing Greenbriar at this event. Best of luck to all players.

Breakfast Club is alive

and well. Greenbriar provides breakfast on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:15 until 8:40. All students are welcome to join us—don’t forget your 50 cents. Thank you to the volunteers who provide, not only good nutrition breakfast, but a warm and encouraging smile in the morning!

WINTER ARTS SHOWCASE

On the evening of Wednesday, February 9th, the Music and Visual Arts Departments presented the Winter Arts Showcase here at Greenbriar. What a great night it was!! A true celebration of the Arts here at Greenbriar. The evening began with the Art Gallery in the main hallway. While parents and guests enjoyed viewing the incredible Visual Art display, music students played live music in the form of duets and trios. The Show began with the Grade 8 Band entering the gym while playing "Tonight's Gonna be a Good Night" by the Black Eyed Peas on their instruments. Beautiful music was sung by the Grade 8 Vocal Ensemble and the Choir and the Jazz Band had everyone's foot tapping to the beat of "Sing Sing Sing!" At one point, all three Arts combined while the Grade 7 Band performed a melodic piece, a dancer created lyrical movement and three artists created paintings to the music right on stage! The Grade 6 Band made their debut with the rockin' "Let's Go Band!” What great playing! It was a lot of fun watching the enthusiasm of all the students involved - from the students who worked the snack table, to the students who MC’d, to the students who performed. Everyone made this a "Good, Good Night!" You won’t want to miss the Spring Arts Showcase on May 25th. Ms. T. Edwards

K I W A N I S

The Grade 8 Band (44 members) and the Grade 7 Band (63 members) attended the Kiwanis Music Festival in Toronto this past week on February 28th and March 2nd. Our category at this music festival involved bands from other middle schools across the GTA who came together to compete by playing two contrasting pieces. The pieces were critiqued by two guest adjudicators who gave practical feedback to the students from each group to help further their musical growth and experience. Our Greenbriar students p resen ted themse lves l i ke t rue professionals. They played very well and were very respectful of the other groups who performed. They were each open to hearing constructive feedback from the judges and were very open to the experience overall. Our Grade 8 Band was awarded a SILVER - 2nd place standing with a mark of 85%! The Grade 7 Band was awarded a SILVER - 3rd place standing with a mark of 82%! These students made their teachers and their school so proud! This experience will be remembered by the students for many years to come! Thank you for a great time students! Ms. T. Edwards

FRENCH CLUB In the French Club, we develop our French skills through games, songs and various other activities. After March Break, the French Club will be focusing on a different theme

every month.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

SLICE

COY

2

OFIP

3

SLICE

COY

4 5

6 7

OFIP

8

SLICE

COY

9

SCIENCE FAIR

OFIP

10

SLICE

COY

11 12

13 14

15 16 17 18 19

20 21

Gr 7 Finlayson

OFIP

22

Gr 7 Finlayson

SLICE

COY

23

Gr 7 Finlayson

6:30 School

Council mtg.

OFIP

24

Gr 7 Finlayson

SLICE

COY

25 26

8:30

pm

Earth

Hour

27 28

OFIP

29

COY

30

OFIP

31

COY

March 2011

Greenbr iar

Senior PS

1140 Central Park Dr

Brampton L6S 2C9

905 791 2332

SPRING BREAK—SCHOOL CLOSED

OFIP Term 2:

Mondays and Wednesdays

3:00—3:45

COY Term 2:

Tuesdays and Thursdays

3:00—5:00

Coming up in April

Apr 1: Spirit Day Assembly Apr 11-21: Education Wks Apr 15: Dufflebag Theatre Apr 22 + 25: Good Friday + Easter Monday (school closed) Apr 29: Spirit Day Assembly