December 03: Grade 4 CCAT To Testing December 07

December 04: Karate 1st & 2nd Nutrition Break

December 05: Me to We Club

December 11: Karate 1st & 2nd Nutrition Break

December 12: Me to We Club

December 12: Winter Concert Grades 1 - 3 7 - 8 pm

December 19: Me to We Club

December 20: ASD Bowling

December 21: Spirit Day: PJ Day

December 21: SRA Assemblies K-2 @ 11:20am 3-5 @ 1:20pm

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Character Attribute of the Month:

GIVING

Showing compassion and kindness towards others

Principal: Mrs. S. Salman Vice Principal: Mr. S. Wickett

Office Manager: Mrs. D. Minaudo Office Assistant Mrs. D. Walsh

Superintendent of Schools: Mrs. P. Daws (905)451-2862

School Trustee: Balbir Sohi (416)-828-4330

The Season of Giving at Red Willow

We are entering the Holiday Season and with that,

Red Willow families and our students are excited to share

in the ‘Spirit of Giving’. This month, we are recognizing

Giving as our Character Trait of the Month. Throughout

the school, classes and groups will be doing things to show

how we are good citizens and give back to our community.

We will be having some special activities this month.

On December 12th we will be having our Winter Concert.

We hope you will be able to join us for some great perfor-

mances. On December 21 we will have a PJ day on which

students are welcome to wear their pyjamas (just make sure

to dress warm enough). Also, on December 21 we will have

a Student Recognition Assembly which you can attend.

We hope you have a Happy Holiday and a Merry

Christmas to those who celebrate it. School resumes on Jan-

uary 7, 2019

December

Issue 2018

Winter Break December 24, 2018

to January 4, 2019

Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

1A Shaan S 2A Bisman S 3A Aaron B 4A Phoenix L 5A Ahana J

Jacob S Harseerat B Akaljot K G Vaishali T Simrit M

1B Salman T 2B Millan 3B Maleah N 4B Shane S. 5C Jazari F

Varon B Neil Nishil J Angelpreet T Ajeet K

1C Ravleen G 2C Armaan S 3C Navya W 4C Jahan S 5D Manreet B

Vania M Avleen Jasnoor S Kiran C Keshiv S

1D Gursimran L 2D Yuvraj B 3D Aikam S 4D Gurvir K

Hayden E Shreya Arian B Anushka

2E Sobia A

Kirpa S

Kindergarten

K1 Prabhneer K K2 Gurjap S K3 Abhayjeet H K4 Aanya A K5 Anoop K

Jasleen G Hargun Abdilatif J Waris O Maya M

K6 Aikas R Library Award Music Award Magic Broom French

Akam M Primary K1 Ms. Sachdeva

Madelyn M 3A 2A-Meneghel Jahan 4C

Junior 5B

Mr. Hart Gurvir K 4D 4A-Karpiak Shathana 5D

Avani 5B

SPA Jermaine M

SPB Ethan R

SPC Zephaniah C

STUDENT RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

December News Letter Update From Red Willow PE

December will be an exciting and very busy month here at Red Willow Public School.

Red Willow’s Physical Education department is proud to announce that our Boys Volleyball team came in second place at the Royal Orchard Volleyball Tournament and our Girls Volleyball team came in 3rd place. Way to go Ravens!

Brampton Beast Hockey Game: On Tuesday November 27th the Grade 4 and 5 students from Red Willow will be traveling to the CAA Centre to watch our local Brampton Beast hockey team play the Worcester Railers.

Presenting your November Raven’s of the Month:

The criteria to select the Raven of the Month is a student that follows S.C.O.R.E.S:

Sportsmanship

Collaboration

Ongoing Participation

Respect

Expectations

Shoes (indoor)

GRADE BOY GIRL

Grade 1 Hayden E- 1D Sampuran D- 1B

Grade 2 Jujhar B - 2D Avleen K- 2C

Grade 3 Aiden K - 3C Aikam S- 3D

Grade 4 Gurshaan G- 4D Alyssa L - 4D

Grade 5 Gurpartap C- 5C Ahana J- 5A

SPA Jermaine M

Intramural Information: Students will have an opportunity to come down to the gym during nutri-tion break and play organized games with their classmates. The activity during intramurals will be

the sport being played during Physical Education class. This month is BASKETBALL!

Intramural Times:

Grade 3:

1st NB = 10:40 am - 11:00 am (EAT)

11:00 am - 11:20 am (Intramurals)

2nd NB = 12:40 pm - 1:00 pm (EAT)

1:00 pm - 1:20 pm (Intramurals)

Grades 4 & Grade 5:

1st NB = 10:40 am - 11:00 am (Intramurals)

First

Name

Last

Name

Class

Ranveer G 5A

Prateek T 5D

Paramveer G 5C

Jivitesh K 5A

Jediael S 5B

Gurpartap C 5C

Harshvir K 5A

Alyssa K 5C

Jannah U 5C

Raagavi G 5B

Ahana J 5A

Cailyn L 5B

Siddhi S 5A

Presenting the Red Willow Athletic Council:

Important Information from your PE Department:

Our Grade 4 and 5 students received their Physical Education Uniforms and they feel and look amazing! The total cost of the package was $26 which included a t-shirt, dry fit shorts and a gym bag. All students in Grades 4 and 5 will be required to change in to PE clothes starting January 2019. PE clothes can be ANY change of clothes, they do NOT have to be the Red Willow PE Uniforms. Some examples of appropriate PE clothes are: t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, shorts, jogging pants, track pants and yoga pants.

It is mandatory that all students dress appropriately for every physical education class. Students are en-couraged to not wear dresses, scarves, jeans, sweaters on the days they have Phys Ed and wear indoor (non-marking) running shoes.

Students are asked to remove all jewellery for their own safety and that of their peers. If your child wears a religious bracelet, they are kindly requested to cover it during PE class using a wristband to prevent any injuries. The Red Willow PE department will provide wrist bands for any student that requires one.

If you child has asthma or an allergy we ask that they always carry their puffer/inhaler or EPI Pen with them at all times.

Mr. Tahir and Mr. Knights

The Kindergarten Sneek-A-Peek event that was scheduled for

December 6, 2018 has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

It's time to register children born in 2015 for kindergarten

We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child was born in 2015, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2019. You can register your child at any time during regular school hours—just visit the school he/she will be attending to register.

Peel schools will also hold a Kindergarten Registration Week with special registration

activities during Jan. 14 to Jan. 18, 2019. Visit Red Willow from:

Jan. 14 to 18, 2019 – from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jan. 17, 2019 – from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.

What you will need to bring to registration

Proof of child's age (one of the following)

Canadian birth certificate

Canadian passport

citizenship card/certificate

Permanent Resident Card

confirmation of permanent residence

work permit

refugee permit

Proof of address (one of the following)

Ontario driver's license

utility bill

bank statement/client slip (directly from financial institution)

credit card statement

federal government forms (e.g. Social Insurance Number, Service Canada documents)

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

You can register your child for kindergarten at any time—complete the registration forms one at www.peelschools.org/kindergarten and visit the school your child will be attending next school year during regular school hours to complete your registration.

For more information, visit www.peelschools.org/kindergarten

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

Morning Drop-Off 8:05—8:20 To assist with safe arrival, we provide a Kiss and Ride program for 10 minutes each morning. Par-

ents are not to park or leave their car unattended in the Kiss and Ride lanes, in the bus lanes at the

front of the school or behind the parked cars at the front of the school.

End of Day Pick-Up 2:40 There is a Kiss and Ride program for 15 minutes at the end of the day. All parents are responsible for

developing an end of the day pick-up plan with their children. Please ensure that your child(ren) know

exactly where to go at the end of the day and who is picking them up.

Keep Students Safe in School Parking Lots

When using the Kiss and Ride, please note the

following procedures:

The Kiss N’ Ride program is only available to students who are able to disembark inde-

pendently from the car, JK & SK students should be walked to the enclosed kindergarten

play area by the parent or guardian

remain in your vehicle

there is no parking or waiting in the Kiss & Ride, please circle the parking lot if permit-

ted and rejoin the line or park in a designated parking space to wait

children are to enter the car directly from the curb into the right hand side of the vehicle

ensure that your child has been safely buckled into their seat

be patient and drive at an appropriate speed as you exit the parking lot

students are not permitted to walk through the parking lot or Kiss and Ride drive lanes

to gain entry to vehicles or the school

always respect traffic flow and abide all traffic laws and signs

Food Drive through the Region of Peel Outreach Program Red Willow will be organizing a Food Drive which will begin on November 22nd.

Here are some suggested items that are recommended by the Region.

Cans with pop-tops: Ravioli, Soup, Corn & Carrots

Breakfast bars: granola bars

Hot Cereal & Cold cereal

Crackers

Fruit cups

Canned meat: turkey, ham & chicken

Macaroni & Cheese

Canned Fish: salmon, tuna & sardines

Your donations are much appreciated! Let’s all share in the Spirit of Giving!

Time for school - A parent’s guide to reporting school absences

All parents/guardians of elementary students need to report their children's absences or late arrivals from school via our automated School Messenger SafeArrival system.

Use one of the following methods to set-up your new SafeArrival account. Please ensure the number and email address that you are using to report your child’s absences are those that we have on file at the school.

SchoolMessenger app (free from Apple or Google Play)

Download the SchoolMessenger app

Tap Sign Up to create your account

Web and Mobile Web: go.schoolmessenger.ca

Go to the above website

Click Sign Up to create your account

Interactive Toll-free Phone

Call the toll-free number: 1-855-209-6155

Listen to and follow the instructions to report an absence

As always, please report your child’s absences before the start of the school day. Late arri-vals and/or early departures should be reported as soon as possible. If your child’s ab-sence is not reported in advance, the automated notification system will contact you and will provide an opportunity to verify the absence. By reporting your child absent in ad-vance on the SafeArrival toll-free number, website or SchoolMessenger mobile app, you will not receive a call.

As always, if you have any questions or require any assistance, please contact the school.

Help your family stay warm this winter Canada Safety Council recommends the following tips for staying comfortable and pre-venting 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. Invest in thick socks to keep your feet warm. Mittens are warmer than gloves. 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 hy-pothermia.

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 develop-ing 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.