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Brisdale Public School 370 Brisdale Dr., Brampton, ON L7A 3K7 phone 905-840-2135 fax 905-840-8093
M Willats, Principal; K. Simpson-Parkes, Vice-Principal; A Sharma, Vice Principal
Matt McCutcheon, Superintendent; Will Davies, Trustee
Friday, November 8
Report cards go home
November 11 - 14
Book Fair
Friday, November 15
PA Day
(no school for students)
Thurday, Nov 21
FI information night for all
Senior Kindergarten parents
November 26 - 27
Gr. 1 - Scientist in School
Thursday. Nov 28
Brisdale Best - Inclusion
Happy November,
November is a busy month at Brisdale PS. Students will be getting their Progress Reports
on Friday November 8. All families will be invited to meet with their child’s teachers on
either the night of November 14 or the morning of November 15.
We also have our first book fair of the year during the week of November 11-15. And, of
course, November 11 marks Remembrance Day and students will be commemorating the
day with an assembly. On November 11, our first Nutrition Break will be 11:05 – 11:45 to
allow for students to commemorate the 11th hour during the assembly.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations are in order for our wonderful Office Assistant, Ms Banga. Ms Banga has
been promoted to Office Manager and will be starting her new role at Derry West Public
School on November 15. We have greatly benefited from her contributions to the Brisdale
community these past 4 years ,and staff, students and families will miss her greatly. This is
a wonderful opportunity for Ms. Banga, and I ask you to join me in congratulating her and
wishing her all the best in her new role.
Congratulations to our Flag Football teams who played with heart and spirit. Thank you to
Mr. Fisher and Ms. Sandhu for coaching the teams. They were proud of the positive sports
citizenship shown by our students. #BrisdaleBest #BrisdaleProud
November 2019
http://brisdale.peelschools.org @brisdaleps
Nov. 7 – Celebrate Peel Teaching Assistant
and Early Childhood Educators’
Appreciation Day
In 2014, the board of trustees declared the last Wednesday in October as the Peel
Teaching Assistant and Early Childhood Educators’ (ECE) Appreciation Day. This
year, the recognition day falls on Nov. 7, 2019. The Peel board appreciates the
important work of teaching assistants and ECEs, and the contributions that they make
in the lives of children, families and community members.
Nov. 29 – Say 'thanks' for Peel Custodial &
Maintenance Workers’ Day
In 2014, the board of trustees declared the last Friday in
November as the Peel Custodial and Maintenance Workers’
Day. This year, the recognition day falls on Friday, Nov. 29,
2019. Take this opportunity to thank the important work of
custodial and maintenance workers and their hard work and
commitment to well-being and safety.
Brisdale Public School celebrates Hindu Heritage
Month in November
During Hindu Heritage Month, schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities that recognize and
celebrate the rich heritage, history, culture and contributions of Hindu Canadians as well as Hindu communities
from around the world.
On April 9, 2019, as part of the board’s commitment to equity and inclusion, the Peel board approved a motion to
recognize and celebrate Hindu Heritage Month in November. In addition to Hindu Heritage Month, the Peel board
also approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Islamic Heritage Month in October, Indigenous Heritage Month
in November, Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May. The board will continue to recog-
nize Black History Month in February, Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June.
The Province of Ontario declared the month of November as Hindu Heritage Month in 2016. The month of Novem-
ber was chosen in recognition of “Deepawali” or “Diwali”, which is a significant festival in the Hindu community.
On October 4, 2018, a Member of Parliament introduced a Private Member’s Bill (PMB), Bill C-416 in the House of
Commons to designate the month of October as Hindu Heritage Month in Canada. The bill is currently going
through several stages to become law.
Brisdale Public School celebrates Indigenous Heritage
Month in November
Schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities in November to recognize, celebrate and honour the rich
heritage, culture, contributions and diversity of First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada.
On June 19, 2019, as part of the board’s commitment to equity and inclusion and to help better reflect student identity,
trustees approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month in the month of November. This
month includes several dates of significance, including, Treaty Recognition Week, Indigenous Veterans Day, Louis Riel
Day, and the Peel Community Cultural Indigenous Celebration and Pow Wow.
In addition to Indigenous Heritage Month, the Peel board has also approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Islamic
Heritage Month in October, Hindu Heritage Month in November, Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage
Month in May. The board will continue to recognize Black History Month in February, Asian Heritage Month in May
and Pride Month in June.
The House of Commons officially recognized June as National Indigenous History Month following a unanimous motion
in 2009. In the month of June, Peel board schools and worksites will raise and/or display the flag of the Mississaugas of
the Credit First Nation in the spirit of equity, inclusion and reconciliation. The raising of this flag is only one of the ways
we help to create spaces that are inclusive, welcoming and safe for students, staff and families.
Is French Immersion right for my child?
If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2020, one of the important choices you will make is whether you
want to apply for the French Immersion (FI) program.
To find out the FI school your child would attend, visit www.peelschools.org/French or
call the school in your area.
Grade 1 French Immersion important dates for the 2020-21 school year
The Peel board has a limited number of spaces available for students interested in grade 1 French Immersion. At this
time, the grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolling in grade 1. A random selection
process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the grade 1 FI program.
For more information
visit www.peelschools.org/French
call your nearest French Immersion school
connect with families who have children in the French Immersion program
visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca
Information night
Attend the information meeting at the French Immer-sion school your child would attend
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 at 7 p.m.
Applications open
Available at www.peelschools.org/French
Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 at 8:30 a.m.
Application deadline
Applications received after this date will be put on a waiting list.
Friday, Jan. 31, 2020
Dental Screening Completed
Peel Public Health completed dental screening for
Kindergarten and Grade 2 students in October. Please
check for a form in your child’s backpack or agenda. The
form will tell you the results of the dental screening. If
your child was identified as needing dental treatment, you
may be contacted by a dental staff member. Please read the
form carefully. Healthy Smiles Ontario provides FREE
services to families who are eligible. For more information
or if you need help, please call Peel Public Health at 905-
799-7700 extension 5622 to speak to a Certified Dental
Assistant or visit www.peelregion.ca/dental/
schoolscreening.
Give what you can on United Way Giving Day – Nov. 14, 2019
At the Peel District School Board, our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each student – each
and every day. Yet we know that there are many needs in our community that we can’t address on our own, like
providing food for families that may go without or supporting communities after a crisis. That’s why we are
holding a board-wide giving day in support of United Way Greater Toronto, a key partner and supporter of Peel
families.
This year, the Peel board has declared Nov. 14 as United Way Giving Day to raise much needed funds for Unit-
ed Way Greater Toronto and the network of local, Peel social service agencies it supports. Whether it’s providing
shelter for a mother and her children in Brampton, matching a child who is at risk with a mentor in Caledon, or
funding a breakfast program in Mississauga for youth that would otherwise go hungry, United Way offers hope
and possibility to thousands in our community.
A donation of:
$2 may go towards a breakfast program for a child from a low income family.
$10 supports a child with interactive, recreational outings for one year, including healthy snacks and transpor-
tation, to help them build their social skills and self-esteem.
$25 is enough to provide a daily homework club that gives children and youth access to computers, peer support
and mentors.
This is a completely voluntary campaign and any contributions are welcome. Whether you send a loonie, toonie,
cheque made out to United Way Greater Toronto, or donate through school cash online, your contribution
will make a difference. Pledges of $25 or more will receive a tax receipt from United Way Greater Toronto. To
receive a receipt, you must fill out the pledge form on the back and send it to school with your donation by Dec.
13, 2019. If you donate through School Cash Online, attach a copy of your receipt to your completed pledge form.
Thank you for lending a helping hand to those who need it most. Together, we can help those in poverty which
wouldn’t be possible without your continued support – your local love can change lives.
Stan Cameron Peter Joshua Chair of the Board Director of Education
#chooseACTION on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
The Peel District School Board will recognize Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week, November 17 to 23,
2019.
Bullying is a form of harassment. The World Health Organization says, “Bullying…demands the concerted and
coordinated time and attention of health-care providers, policy-makers and families.” (Prevention of Bullying,
2010) Bullying is a relationship problem, with relationship solutions.
Each year, across the Peel board, students, staff and families engage in learning and programming opportunities
focussed on actively disrupting bullying, by creating positive and safe Climates for Learning and Working, built
on a foundation of healthy relationships.
This year the Peel board community will ‘#chooseACTION to STOP hate’ in their classrooms, offices, schools and
communities, in order to make these spaces better places for everyone.
Establishing and maintaining a positive Climate for Learning and Working requires all of us to actively inter-
vene on assumptions, stereotyping, bias, discrimination and hate. We must proactively act and speak in ways
that are inclusive, accepting of others and values difference.
Throughout the week, we will be highlighting the importance of being an upstanding bystander by acting to stop
hate:
Step 1: Stop the Action
Step 2: Name it
Step 3: Explain the impact/harm
Step 4: Ask the person causing the harm to change their behavior
Step 5: Support the person harmed.
The Peel board would like to hear about the big and small actions, pledges,
and promises our Peel community values, and ask that you take a moment
to share your #chooseACTION to STOP hate” moments on social media.
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one of the key items contained
in Bill 13: The Accepting Schools Act, that came into effect on Sept. 1, 2012.
For more information, visit www.peelschools.org/aboutus/safeschools/
bullying or
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/prevention.html.
Bus cancellation and closing schools due to bad weather
During the winter months, we may need to cancel buses or close schools because of inclement weather.
Information regarding details of cancellations or closures will be announced on radio, television stations and will also
be available on Twitter @Peelschools, Twitter @STOPRinfo, Facebook at www.facebook.com/peelschools,
www.peelschools.org and www.stopr.ca or by calling
905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146.
One of the following messages will be announced:
Peel District School Board buses are cancelled
This means that schools remain open for students and staff, but buses are cancelled. Bus cancellations could occur in
all or parts of municipalities. Buses will remain cancelled all day. All activities that require busing will also be can-
celled. Permits, night school classes, child care and other activities in schools will operate as usual.
All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed
This means that all schools and Peel board offices are closed to students and staff. All activities in schools and board
offices are also cancelled, including child care, night school and permits.
All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled
This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses
and events. The buildings will be closed.
All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled
This means that all activities in schools and Peel board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses
and events. The buildings will be closed.
Peel Public Health shares tips to help prevent the flu
It’s flu season and we want to make sure students stay as healthy as possible this year! Influenza (flu) spreads easily
from one person to another and Peel Public Health has some tips to help reduce the risk of catching the flu and spread-
ing it:
Get your annual flu shot: The flu shot is your best defence against the flu. There are many locations across Peel
where you can get your flu shots:
Family Doctors’ offices
Walk-in clinics
Pharmacies
Peel flu clinics
Keep children home when they’re sick: If your child develops flu-like signs and symptoms (fever, cough, sore
throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue), keep them home from school. Contact your health care provider if
symptoms are severe.
Practice good hygiene: Help your child get into the habit of covering their nose and mouth with a tissue when they
cough or sneeze and throw tissues in the trash. Cough or sneeze into a sleeve or elbow, if they don’t have a tissue. They
should also avoid touching their eyes, nose or mouth. This is how germs are spread.
Wash your hands: Encourage your child to wash their hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer,
especially after they cough or sneeze.
For more information, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 or visit www.peelregion.ca/flu.