Lancaster Lightning !

Peel District School Board December 2019

From the Principal’s Desk

We had a great turn out at our recent Parent Breakfast which was held in the CFLC. Mr. Harris, our Vice Principal, and I enjoyed meeting so many parents, and we appreciated the rich discussion about student learning. In response to parent questions, I am including a link to the Peel District School Board's website page that provides many ways for parents to help their children at home, and engage in learning together.

http://www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild/Pages/default.aspx

Please consider joining us for future breakfasts, as you will have the opportunity to hear more about the work we do within the school to support student and school success, and the ways in which this connects to the overall Peel Board's Plan for Student Success. We value our partnerships with you as we work together to ensure that your child has engaging opportunities to reach his or her potential as we Empower Modern Learners!

Joanne Redhead

Lancaster Public School

7425 Netherwood Rd. Mississauga, Ontario

L4T 2N7 Tel: (905) 677-5844

www.peelschools.org

@Lancaster_PS

Principal Ms. J. Redhead Vice Principal Mr. B. Harris Office Manager Mrs. A. Armstrong Office Assistants Mrs. R. Campbell Office Assistants Mrs. F. Patel Superintendent Mr. H. Aujla School Trustee Ms. S. Benjamin School Council Mr. B. Jairam

Building the future one child

at a time.

Read-A-Thon

Our Read-A-Thon was a great success and together, Lancaster families raised over $1900.00! Students dressed up as their favourite book characters and dropped everything to read for a portion of the day on November 25th. We even had a special visit from Mary Poppins who visited the classrooms! The prize winners are listed below. We appreciate all the support of Lancaster families. The donated funds will be used towards LCD installations, special events, levelled reading books, phys ed equip-ment, musical instruments, wellness & sensory room, library resources & extra curricular activities.

Top Prize (Chapters gift card, Principal for the Day and Free pizza for the year!) Andreika (4C) & Kovidh (KA)

Second Prize (Chapters gift card and Free pizza on 3 pizza days!) Sandra (5B) & Isabella (KD)

Kindergarten Pizza Prize Primary Pizza Prize Junior Pizza Prize KD – Ms. Jakobsmeier/Anjum 2B1 – Ms. Aujla 4C – Ms. Merrill

Book Prizes and Free pizza on 1 pizza day! (students who raised the most in the class)

KA – Jonathan KB – Gurjot & Arleen KC – Harkrishan KD – Amira 1A – Kairah 1B – Fiona 2A – Laksh 2B1 – Pushti 3A – Neha 3B2 – Ava 3C – Emmanuel 4A - Ahmed 4B3 - Simrit 4C – Jadzia 5A - Daksh 5B – Hemant

Sewing Studio

On Tuesday, December 10th, Denise Wild's Sewing Studio is coming to Lancaster P.S. with a specialty program like you’ve never seen before - a dynamic, engaging sewing workshop that breaks the creative mold! The Sewing Studio’s stereotype-busting mentors guide each student through success, teaching Grades 3-5 how to sew with a sewing machine. Each child will gain confidence, develop their growth mindset, and complete a project from start to finish while being motivated and inspired. Not only does sewing get you hands-on and help you flex your creative muscles, it also helps you feel joyful, mindful, and focused. SEW COOL!

We are SEW excited to have this special event at Lancaster P.S.! Denise Wild’s Sewing Studio will also donate a brand new sewing machine to our school Makerspace!

Character Education & Apple Awards

For the Character Attribute Recognition Award, each classroom teacher chooses two students from the class who consistently demonstrate the character attribute for the month. For the Apple Award, each classroom teacher chooses one student who demonstrates the Curriculum skill focused on during the month. The Apple Award

recipients will be presented with a charm which they can wear as a necklace. As the students collect more charms they can hang them from their necklaces and wear them with pride. Award recipients will be acknowledged the first

Thursday of each month’s regularly scheduled assembly. Parents are welcome to attend the short presentation. Next month’s Character Education Award will recognize Empathy and the Apple Award will

honour excellence in Writing. If your child has the necklace chain, they are asked to wear it, so we can add the new charm.

CHARACTER EDUCATION ATTRIBUTE

The Character Education attribute for the month of November was: Respect

Students are expected to: Treat others, the environment and

yourself with dignity.

APPLE AWARDS

The Apple Award focus for the month of November was: Reading & Oral

Students are expected to: Exhibit excellence in Reading

and Oral Communication.

Character Education Award

Radio Annoucers Jayden & Dominiqe Ms. Chatwal & Ms. Dhillon KA Keerat & Ali

Ms. Latham & Ms. Allen KB Yuvraj & Hriday

Ms. Bryant & Ms. Williamson KC Ramandeep & Jeremiah

Ms. Jakobmeier & Ms. Anjum KD Grace & Roman

Ms. Bhardwaj 1A Abel & Rishanveer

Ms. Asare 1B Fatima & Ahan

Ms. Saini 2A Haroon & Reva

Ms. Aujla 2B Manteg & Ajay

Ms. Watt 2C Srishti & Hanin

Ms. Roddau 3A Dejaun & Rive

Ms. Osahan 3B2 Tripat & Shayma

Ms. Dupuis 3C Eknoor & Gurleen

Ms. Giusti 4A Vikas & Gurmine

Ms. Merrill 4B Saihaj & Andreika

Mr. West 5A Judisha & Kirman

Ms. Joshi 5B Yannis & Tinisha

Apple Award

Ms. Chatwal & Ms. Dhillon KA Jasmine

Ms. Latham & Ms. Allen KB Katrina

Ms. Bryant & Ms. Williamson KC Humza & Téa

Ms. Jakobmeier & Ms. Anjum KD Aarit

Ms. Bhardwaj 1A Nathanael & Anika

Ms. Asare 1B Nitesh

Ms. Saini 2A Mahveen

Ms. Aujla 2B Poulomi & Zenith

Ms. Watt 2C Anvita & Nihal

Ms. Roddau 3A Abdullah

Ms. Osahan 3B2 Mustafa

Ms. Dupuis 3C Elecia

Ms. Giusti 4A Nyamat & Srimayi

Ms. Merrill 4B Bavitha

Mr. West 5A Mahad

Ms. Joshi 5B Gunjan

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Time to Register Children Born in 2016 for Kindergarten

We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child was born in 2016, they can start kindergarten in September 2020. You can register your child at any time during regular school hours - just visit the school they will be attending to register.

Visit Lancaster PS between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Jan 13, Jan 14, Jan 15, Jan 16 and Jan 17 to register.

On Jan. 16 visit Lancaster PS between 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. to register.

What you will need to bring to registration:

Proof of child's age (one of the following) Proof of address (one of the following) Canadian birth certificate Ontario driver's license Canadian passport Utility bill Citizenship card/certificate Bank statement/client slip (directly from financial institution) Permanent Resident Card Credit card statement Confirmation of permanent residence Federal government forms (e.g. Social Insurance Number, Work permit Service Canada documents) Refugee permit Purchase agreement

Proof of custody – children must live with their parent(s) unless provided documentation supports an alternate living arrangement

Proof of immunization – proof that your child has been immunized/vaccinated

Visit the link below to find which school your child will attend. http://www.peelschools.org/schools/findyourschool/Pages/default.aspx

Lost and Found

As we draw near to winter break, we encourage you to check our Lost and Found for any articles that may have gone missing from your child’s wardrobe and backpack. The lost and found box is located in the hallway directly in front of the main office. All unclaimed items will be donated Thursday December 19th.

You are invited to Malton Library

Celebrate the holiday season with other families while you enjoy some winter themed stories, songs, rhymes and early literacy activities. All Ages. 30 min. to 60 min.

Storytime: Winter Wonderland - Saturday December 14th at 2:00 P.M. Santa Claus is coming - Saturday December 21st at 11:00 A.M.

Join us for a family-friendly movie. 2 hr. All Ages (under 5 with adult). Friday December 27th at 2:30 P.M.

Remembrance Day Ceremony

On Monday November 11th, Lancaster P.S. had a Remembrance Day Ceremony. Many students from Kindergarten to Grade Five were involved as wreath bearers and announcers. Mrs. Watt's class performed the famous poem "In Flanders Fields" and the Grade Five students recited a poem in French under the direction of Mme. Rabbie. The choir sang a few songs including "A Song of Peace", under the direction of Ms. Tipler. We stood for a moment of silence to remember all of the people who served in the war.

At Lancaster P.S., we remember that peace begins with each one of us.

Bhangra Group and Choir

On Thursday November 21, The Bhangra Group and the Choir went to the Mississauga Steelheads Vs. London Knights Hockey Game at the Paramount Fine Foods Center. The Choir performed the National Anthem "O Canada" and the Bhangra Team performed at the second intermission on the third floor. A big thank you goes out to all of the parents, families and caregivers who brought their students to the event.

Thank you for your support!

Winter Break - December 23, 2019 to January 3, 2020

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Six Ways to Relieve Stress During the Holidays

The holiday season can be a happy and busy time of the year. Often, it is also a stressful time of the year. Our “things to do list” can be long and calendars can be jam-packed with events. To help you have a happy season, here are some tips to relieve holiday stress.

1. Meditation: Try meditation before you begin your day. Mindfulness and meditation are century old practices that have been proven to reduce stress and angst. A daily practice of being completely present and cultivating awareness can improve your sleep, boost your immune system, help with focus and reduce your stress. It may be exactly what is needed to get you through this busy time of year. 2. Get Outside: One of the best ways to overcome stress during the holidays is to exercise and get outdoors. Research shows that physical activity not only boosts your fitness and energy levels but can also elevate your moods. Perhaps an outdoor ice skate or sledding through the snow could be a way for the whole family to enjoy the outdoors and relieve stress together. 3. Plan Ahead: Create a schedule ahead of time that balances holiday events and personal time for you and your family. Allow yourself to say “no” as needed. If your calendars are overly scheduled it may cause extra stress and angst. 4. Be realistic: The holidays don't have to be perfect or just like last year. As families change and grow, traditions and rituals often change as well. Choose a few to hold on to, and be open to creating new ones. 5. Don't abandon healthy habits: Don't let the holidays become a free-for-all. Overeating and overindulging adds to stress and guilt. Here are some healthy strategies that can help: eat a healthy snack prior to a holiday get together so you don’t overload on unhealthy treats; get plenty of sleep and continue physical activities. 6. Be generous: One of the best ways to be happy and manage your stress during this time of year is to act generously with your loved ones, co-workers and friends. This doesn’t mean with gifts or spending money. You can be generous with your compliments. You can generously offer help to a loved one with chores or an errand. Or you can be creative and write a poem to a loved one about how much you appreciate them. This will feel good for both of you.

Help Your Family Stay Warm this Winter

Canada Safety Council recommends the following tips for staying comfortable and preventing hypothermia when working or playing outdoors:

● Wear a warm hat - most body heat is lost through the head. Children should keep an extra hat at school. ● Wear layered clothing. Layers allow warm air to stay trapped around the body. ● Protect your feet and hands. Wear loose waterproof boots. If the boots have liners, carry an extra pair to replace damp ones or take an extra pair of socks. Carry an extra pair of mittens to school, on outings, etc. ● Prevent dehydration and exhaustion, which can lead to hypothermia. Drink plenty of fluids and pace yourself when doing vigorous activities. ● Stay fit by exercising and eating well - people who are fit are less susceptible to hypothermia. ● If you stay indoors, avoid moving from a hot environment to a cold one. Excessive sweating caused from an extreme change in temperature increases the risk of developing hypothermia. ● Eat high - energy food such as nuts and raisins. A balanced diet will also help keep you warm and healthy in the winter. ● If you are travelling (on the road or in the wilderness) carry emergency supplies.

Report Your Child’s Immunizations to the Region of Peel

When registering for school for the first time, parents and guardians are required to provide up-to-date immunization information for their children. This includes registering for kindergarten.

You can update your child’s immunizations online. The online immunization tool allows you to attach a photo of the Immunization record. When reporting online, an Ontario Health Card is required.

Report immunizations online at: www.peelregion.ca/immunize

After you report your immunizations online you will be given a reference number. Keep this number for your records. You will need to give this number to your child’s school when registering.

If you do not have online access or your child does not have an Ontario Health Card, take a copy of the immunization record to the school. Make sure your child’s name and date of birth are visible on the record.

Call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 if your child does not have an immunization record or if you have any questions about immunization exemptions.

For more information, visit www.peelregion.ca/immunize