LATES are on the RISE!

Please encourage your child/

children to be on time for

school. It is an important life

skill from which they will

benefit greatly.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Spirit Days! March 9 to 12

Mar 9 Tshirt favourite slogan/

saying

Mar 10 PJ DAY

Mar 11 T-shirt favourite

Character/Super Hero, Hero

Mar 12 T-shirt slogan that is

kind and/encouraging

March 9 Pizza Forms Due

March 11 Scientist in School

Mme Toutant (8:15 to 11:10 am)

Mme Cherid (11:10 to 2:55 pm)

March 12 Math Magie @

Richmond Hill Performing

Arts Centre, Grades 3 & 4

Friday March 13 PA Day No

school

March Break 16-20, 2015

Return to School March 23,

2015

MARCH 31

GRAD PHOTOS

THE WOODLAND WORD2014 120 Royal Orchard Blvd. Thornhill, Ontario L3T 3C9 905 889 4910

Website: www.woodland.ps.yrdsb.ca Email: woodland.ps@yrdsb.ca

Superintendent: Mme Heather Sears Trustee: Susan Geller susan.geller@yrdsb.ca

A Parent Guide: Supporting Your Child’s Success

in French Immersion and Extended French, Elementary Schools

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/

parentGuideFrench.pdf

Welcome to March 2015

Please note that school, newsletters, important dates (calendar), School Council information

and community news (York Region Health Services) can be accessed at

www.woodland.ps.yrdsb.ca

A Message From the Principal Dear Parents/Guardians

Thank you for your warm welcome back to Woodland P.S. I am thrilled to be

back! As many of you know, I was part of the Woodland staff as Vice Principal from

November 2011 to June 2013 (part/full time). I have been working since then as V.P.

between Stornoway and Willowbrook Public Schools. I am very excited to return to

the Woodland community and look forward to working with students, staff members

and parents/guardians.

Where ever you find yourself this March Break, whether on a ski slope, a

warm beach or time at home, enjoy some ‘down’ time relaxing and enjoying your

family.

Sincerely,

Mme Tonya Vokey-Young

Outdoor Recess in Cold Weather

The York Region District School Board is always concerned about the health and well-

being of all our students. One of the components of a healthy school culture includes

opportunities for fresh air and outdoor activities.

As with any condition at the school level, principals have discretion to implement

indoor recess breaks in cases of extreme cold and high wind chills.

At Woodland, we monitor the weather daily and make decisions appropriately for the

conditions. We feel it is important for children to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and

have a chance to move and run. We ask that you send your children to school dressed for the

winter weather – hats, boots, mitts and for younger children – snow pants. Thank you for your

cooperation.

Friday Pizza Volunteers (Timing 11:30 to 12:15 pm)

A new calendar is being created that will run from March 27 to June 26, 2015.

Please sign up or review the schedule at:

http://doodle.com/tf94zw6sms8gg8z9

SCHOOL HOURS

First bell 8:05 am

School Starts 8:10 am

Recess 9:50-10:20 am

Lunch: 12:00-1:00 pm

Dismissal: 2:40 pm

Message from YRDSB

York Region District School Board Student Surveys

In order to provide information for Board and School planning, York Region District School Board students in Grades 5 to 12 will be invited to participate in a school survey. The survey, which is anonymous and confidential, will be conducted from April 7 to May

15, 2015 and will take place at school.

The information from this survey will be used to identify areas to be addressed, monitor progress and plan strategies to support student achievement and well-being. Aligned with Board priorities, the survey will address such topics including equity and inclu-sivity, school safety, learning environment, student well-being and other priorities. If you have questions, please contact the school office.

York Region District School Board School Climate Survey for Parents Key Findings

In May and June 2014, parents were invited to complete a questionnaire to collect perception data about their child’s school environment and learning. The survey ad-dressed topics including equity and inclusion, school safety, learning environment, student well-being and parent engagement. More than 14,000 parents participated in the survey.

Overall, parents tended to have positive perceptions of school safety, the learning environment at their child’s school, and reported that the school environment was welcom-ing, equitable and inclusive. Parent response indicated some areas for attention, specifi-cally in areas related to parent engagement, the provision of information related to mental health supports and community agencies and services, and the steps taken by the school to prevent and address bullying.

Thank you to all who participated. Information gathered from this survey will sup-port school and Board planning processes.

STUDENTS AND PARENTS! WE NEED YOUR PICTURES FOR THE YEARBOOK!!!

Woodland Family Dance

June 4, 2015

with DJ:Magen Boys This year we are excited to welcome the Magen Boys to DJ our annual Family Dance. These

talented folks have a special connection with Woodland – the founders of the Magen Boys are

previous Woodlanders themselves! Having made a big name for themselves in the business of

events entertainment, they are overjoyed at the opportunity to return to what they refer to as

“their old stomping grounds.” So, Woodland, come on out to see and experience a musical

extravaganza from our very own alumni. Put on your dancing shoes, dress for the occasion, and be

prepared to dance up a storm at the Woodland Family Dance with the Magen Boys at the helm!

SCHOOL COUNCIL IS

LOOKING FOR SILENT

AUCTION ITEMS!

"Please consider making

one donation to the Silent Auction this year. Gift certificates to

restaurants are always a big hit, as are tickets to sporting events, or local attractions. Items for

the house, sports items, and giftware also sold well last year. Please contact Hilary at

jacob.hilary@gmail.com, if you have a donation item, or leave items/certificates at the office with

Heather or Susan (please include your contact information in a note attached to the item). Thank

you!

2014-2015 School Council

Adriana Ordonez, Stephanie Bell, Jothi Paramar, Sheliza Jetha, Kathryn Quirke, Genevieve Seabrook,

Joanne Spillman, Jennifer Lui, Katherine Sheridan, Jackie Argue, Hilary Jacob, Chris Vaughan, Janet Morse,

Moujan Nabavi and Tewfik Zitouni.

Volunteers for School Council initiatives are always welcome! Please contact the school office at

(905) 889-4910 or email woodland.ps@yrdsb.ca if you are able to offer some volunteer time.

Council meeting dates in the library 7:00—8:30 pm: April 13th and May 25, 2015.

March 2015 Woodland P.S. 120 Royal Orchard Blvd

Thornhill, Ontario

905 889 4910

Email

woodland.ps@yrdsb.ca

WEBSITE

http://www.yrdsb.ca/

schools/woodland.ps/Pages/

default.aspx

SCHOOL HOURS

First bell 8:05 am

School Starts 8:10 am

Recess 9:50-10:20 am

Lunch: 12:00-1:00 pm

Dismissal: 2:40 pm

Inclement Weather

Check the following:

www.yrdsb.ca

www.schoolbuscity.com

Su Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat

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3 4 Girls Basketball

@ Bill Crothers

5 Boys Basket-

ball @ Bill

Crothers

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Pizza

Day

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Wear T-shirt

Favourite

Slogan

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PJ DAY

11 Spirit Day

Dress as Fa-

vourite Char-

acter/Super

Hero

Scientists in

Classroom

Mme Cherid

Mme Toutant

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Spirit Day

Wear T-

shirt with

Kind/

Encouraging

Words

Grade 3-4

Math Magie

RH Perform-

ing Arts

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BREAK

BEGINS

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Photos:

Wear white

collared

shirt