Important Dates to Remember:

Feb 3 Grade 7/8 Fairview Lbrary– Black History Presentation

Feb 13 Reports going home

Feb 16 Parent/Teacher Interviews

Feb 17 PA Day & Interviews

Feb 20 Family Day

February 2012

Activity 2012 Was a Huge Success!

On January 26th 2012, Woodbine students participated in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which were fun and educational at the same time. Students had A variety of options and experiences. A fun and engaging day was had by all participants!

STRIKE! A group of 62 students and went to Thorncliffe Bowl-erama for a morning of Cosmic Bowling. Students en-joyed glow-in-the-dark bowling while their favourite mu-sic was playing in the background. After lunch, the group returned to school and had a choice of watching two exciting movies. A great time was had by all!

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Spa Day: A

relaxing treat !

Laser Quest

Fun

Skill ADVENTURE

February 2011 Page 3

ROCK CLIMBING: SKILL AND DETERMINATION

Hoop Dome: Having fun and working as a team!

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February 2011 Page 5

Traffic Safety Tips: Help Make This a Safe Winter Season

Now that winter has arrived, the se-vere weather will be part of our daily lives for the next several months. While traffic safety is an important matter all year long, this is a particu-larly good time to review what we can do to keep students safe. The need to be aware and alert at all times, on any road, and even in the most routine circumstances is key to traffic safety. This applies to students and drivers alike. Road conditions can be challenging in the winter months. So to those of us who drive, please take extra care on the roads and in parking lots, especially in areas where children might be present.

Below are some tips that might be helpful to review.

- Stop, look, and listen for traffic.

- Only cross at corners and crosswalks.

- Make eye contact with drivers.

- Walk on the right side of the crosswalk.

- Wear appropriate footwear to reduce the chances of slipping.

- Never run into the street.

- Obey crossing signals.

- Cross only if clear.

- Walk on sidewalks.

- Where there are no sidewalks, walk as far away from traffic as possible, facing traffic.

The safety of our students is always a top priority. Let's work together to make the winter season safe so we can enjoy all it has to offer.

Student Council Dance: A Huge Success!

On January 19th, 2012 our Grade 7-9

students participated in our first Woodbine

Dance of the year. Energy Massive

Entertainment hosted the dance and an

awesome time was hadby all students.

Woodbine students certainly showcased

an immense amount of school spirit

and energy as they danced away the afternoon.

Marlene Kelly Principal (416) 395-3110

Katia Palumbo Vice Principal (416) 395-3110

Peter Chang Supervisory Officer (416) 396-9180

Settlement Workers:

Iris Iskander Arabic (647) 999-1679

Jawed Akhter Urdu/Hindi/Sindhi (647) 999-3106

Homa Forouzan Farsi/Dari/Kurdish (647) 999-6820

School Council Chairs: Anisa Salim

Sophie Zhong

Please contact the school if you wish to leave a message. You can also email: woodbineschoolcouncil@gmail.com

Woodbine JHS

If a student must be absent, please call to inform the school be-fore 9:00 a.m. to let us know. Please call the 24 hour answering ma-chine at (416)395-3115 stating the reason for the absence. A note, signed by the par-ent/guardian, must be presented to the home-room teacher upon re-turn to school.

After Hours Club draws Grade 9 Students Since the beginning of January, many Grade 9 students have been attending our After Hours Club. This group meets every Monday and Wednesday after school from 3—4 p.m. to work on homework and receive assistance with their work. Help is provided by teachers, other Grade 9 students and volunteers from the community. Together we can all succeed!

February is African Heritage Month

African Heritage Month is a special time at the TDSB. Students learn about the many ways in which Black Canadians have helped shape our society. Lessons will focus on the countless triumphs and strug-gles they have experienced over hundreds of years. It’s also a time to recognize the valuable contributions they have made to our world. TDSB schools are involved in local initiatives and many community events that reflect African heritage. Our Inclusive Schools website provides many opportunities to reflect, celebrate and bring to life the rich legacy of the African diaspora for our diverse community.

To find out more, please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/equity.

Woodbine Junior High School—North East 2 Family of Schools

The Toronto Police Service (TPS) is accepting applica-tions for summer jobs as part of the Youth in Policing Ini-tiative. Application packages are available for students from 14 to 17 years of age who reside in priority neighbourhoods and are Ca-nadian citizens or permanent residents. Students can go to any police station or visit the web site for an application package. TPS will also be holding information sessions that students are encouraged to attend. The submission deadline for applications is Friday, February 24, 2012. Visit http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/yipi/ for more informa-tion.