Eastbourne Drive NewsJanuary 2017

Principal: Stephanie Casey

Vice-Principal: Joan Levert

Superintendent: Nina Jaiswal (905) 451-2862 Ext. 4230

Trustee : Carrie Andrews (905) 890-1010 Ext. 2029

702 Balmoral Drive

Brampton, ON, L6T 1X3

Tel : (905) 792-2264

Fax : (905) 792-8486

PRINCIPAL’S CORNER

Dear Eastbourne Families,

Happy New Year! We are looking forward to the second half of this year with continued optimism and dedication to providing a positive learning environment for all of our students at Eastbourne.

December was a busy month as students demonstrated generosity through active participation in our food drive. Your generosity provided assistance to families in need in our local community. Our students and staff also worked hard to prepare for the Winter Concert which took us around the world. It was wonderful to see so many families come out and support the students during this busy time of year.

With the weather changing please remember to send children to school with appropriate clothing as we are outside a number of times during the day. A hat, warm gloves or mittens, a scarf, a winter jacket and snow pants, and water resistant footwear will help children to stay warm and comfortable as they enjoy active outdoor time in our Canadian winter.

I would like to wish all our families a healthy, happy, prosperous 2017.

Stephanie & Joan

EASTBOURNE SCHOOL HOURS

Supervision on Grounds : 8:30 am

Entry into School: 8:45 am

AM Recess 10:15 am – 10:30 am

K Lunch 10:54 am – 11:54 am

Gr. 1 – 5 Lunch 11:54 am – 12:54 pm

PM Recess 2:18 pm – 2:33 pm

Dismissal: 3:15 pm

Thanks for getting your children to

school on time.

When dropping off lunches, be sure

to tell your child before they leave for

school that you will leave it on the

“Lunch Table” across from the office.

Please remember to add spoon or

fork as necessary.

Visit Eastbourne’s Website

http://schools.peelschools.org/1411

MEDICAL ALERT: EPIPENS

You can receive a FREE EpiPen waist pack by registering your EpiPen lot number online at:

http://www.epipen.ca/en, Select Epipen Resouces/ Epipen Waistpack

@eastbournepdsb

For bus

information, delays

and cancellations

please visit:

Businfo.stopr.ca

Or

www.stopr.ca

If your child is going to be absent:

Please call 1-855-209-6155 or go online at

Pdsb.schoolconnects.com or

Download the mobile app for Apple or Android devices.

All three options are available 24 hours a day

Extended Vacations

If you are planning for your child to be absent from school

for an extended vacation, come to the office to complete an

extended vacation form.

You have a Settlement Worker in your School!

Saadia Khalil, School Settlement Worker from Brampton Multicultural Community Centre (BMC) is at our school to help provide youth, parents and your grandparents with FREE services and information.

Services for ADULTS:Employment, Learning English, Bridging gaps between parents and school, Education information regarding our children, Second career, Housing and social assistance, Immigration & Citizenship, your free local community resources and much more…Services available for SENIORS:Assisting with PR card application, CPP/Disability application, English Conversation Circle, Social Assistance, Healthy Eating, and much more…Services for YOUTH (Students):Information on Ontario School System and Graduation requirements, bridging gaps between students and teachers, Volunteer Opportunities, Employment Opportunities, Post-Secondary Information, Scholarship Information, after school help and much more…

Your Settlement Worker speaks English, Urdu, Hindi, Pashto and Punjabi and can also make arrangements for assistance in other languages.

For more information, Contact Saadia Khalil Phone: 647-302-0278

Email: Saadia.khalil@bmccentre.orgSchool Availability: Thursday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Nutritious lunches help children learn

Use Canada’s Food Guide to help your child get nutrients and energy needed to have a

successful school day.

Try to give your child some choice about what to take for lunch. If possible, get your

child involved in preparing meals.

Give your child a variety of healthy choices. Keeping your child interested in lunch is

the first step to making sure it is eaten.

Make the food easy to eat. If it will take your child a few minutes to unwrap a

sandwich, it may be skipped.

Resist the temptation to routinely send sweets, pop, chips and cookies in your child's

lunch. Save treats for special occasions.

Try to avoid fast food or pre-packaged, convenience lunches, which are often high in

salt and fat.

Do your best to role model healthy eating behaviours for your family.

To speak to a registered dietitian about healthy food choices, call EatRight Ontario at

1-877-510-5102.

For more information about the policy, visit

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/healthyschools. If you have questions about how we are

implementing the School Food and Beverage Policy, please call the school.

It's time to register children born in 2013 for kindergarten

We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If

your child was born in 2013, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2017. 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 Feb. 6 to 9, 2017. Visit Eastbourne Drive Public School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 6, 7, 8 and 9 and from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 9.

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

Bus cancellation & closing schools due to bad weatherDuring 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 and television

stations listed below and posted at www.peelschools.org, school websites and www.stopr.ca.

Information will also be available on Twitter (@Peelschools), Facebook

(www.facebook.com/peelschools) or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146.

VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9 CHUM AM1050 CFTR AM680

CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CJCL AM590 CHFI FM98.1

NEWSTALK 1010 AM EZ ROCK FM97.3 CJBC (FR) AM860

FM Z103.5 FM93.1 FM Q107

CHIN FM100.7/AM1540 CBC99.1 CTV

BREAKFAST TELEVISION GLOBAL NEWS CITYPULSE

One of the following messages will be announced (highlighted text only):

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 cancelled. 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 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 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 Board offices are cancelled, including continuing education courses

and events. The buildings will be closed.

Winter bus safety

The following winter school bus safety tips will help to keep your child safe throughout the winter months.

Allow extra time to get to your bus stop.

Wear bright clothing so the bus can see you in the early morning and late evening.

Stand away from where the bus stops. Buses need extra room to stop when there is snow and ice.

Use the handrail when boarding or exiting the bus to prevent slipping on wet or icy steps or road

surfaces.

Dress properly—winter clothing, hats, and boots will keep you warm.

Don't throw snowballs at the bus or other children waiting for the bus.

Don't slide on the snow or ice patches in driveways or on the street.

Don't push or shove around the bus. Someone could fall down on the ice and get hurt.

On very rare occasions, buses are late because of weather conditions or mechanical problems. Talk to your

child about what to do if the bus is late. Here are some suggestions:

When possible, wait with your child for the bus.

Make sure your child knows a phone number where he can reach you or another trusted adult.

Teach your child how and where to get help. Talk to your child about what a "safe" stranger is.

Help your child set up a bus stop buddy system so your child has someone to wait with for the bus.

Help your family stay warm this winter

Peel Public Health recommends the following cold weather guidelines for preventing cold-weather injuries: Reduce amount of time children (grade 8 and under) spend outdoors when the temperature is –20 degrees Celsius or colder, with or without the wind chill.

Keep children indoors when the temperature is -25 degrees Celsius or colder, with or without wind chill. Some medical conditions may increase sensitivity to cold. Parents should consult their physician (Source: Environment Canada).

Allow indoor breaks if children say they are feeling cold or during extreme temperatures.

Ensure children are dressed warmly, covering exposed skin: insulated boots, winter weight coats, mittens, hats, neck warmers.

Change wet clothing or footwear immediately.

Although these conditions are unlikely to occur during the school day, ensure that all staff are able to recognize and treat symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia. Given plenty of warm fluids to prevent dehydration.

When children are outside, be watchful for shivering or signs of numbness in faces, ears, hands or feet.

Educate children in dealing with cold weather: drinking plenty of fluids, dressing warmly, and recognizing signs of cold injury.

Health and Physical Education Curriculum supports the physical, emotional and social well-

being of students

Working together to keep our students safe and healthy

The Peel District School Board implemented the Ministry of Education’s revised Health and Physical

Education (HPE) curriculum in the 2015-16 school year. The curriculum is divided into four elements

that work together to support the physical, emotional and social well-being of students:

active living

movement competence

living skills

healthy living

Peel staff will again teach the human development and sexual health component to students, beginning

spring 2017. This provides time for teachers to develop strong relationships with their students prior to

this phase.

Advance notice letters will be sent home with students two weeks prior to the human

development/sexual health lessons. Families can submit religious accommodation requests at any time

prior to the lesson by contacting the school directly.

To get more information on how the HPE curriculum will be taught, please visit our website at

www.peelschools.org/HPE.

Apply for French Immersion by Jan. 27, 2017If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2017, one of the important choices you will make is

whether you want to consider French Immersion (FI). To find out more about the program, visit

www.peelschools.org/French

The application form for grade 1 FI for the 2017-18 school year will be available online at

www.peelschools.org/French as of Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m. The deadline to apply is Friday,

Jan. 27, 2017 at 4 p.m. Applications received after the deadline will not be included in the random selection

process and will be placed on the school’s waitlist.

The FI school for our area is Dorset Public School. The phone number is 905-793-5210.

Enrolment cap and random selection process

As there is a grade 1 FI enrolment cap in place, there are a limited number of spots available for students

entering the program. The cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolled in grade 1.

Spots are not assigned on a first come, first served basis. A random selection process system is used to

identify students gaining entrance into the grade 1 FI program.

All students who apply by the deadline will be assigned a rank using a computerized random selection

process. Once students have been assigned to all available spots, remaining students will be placed, again

in rank order, on the school's waitlist. Each school has its own waitlist.

Online application

The application form for Grade 1 French Immersion for the 2017-18 school year will be available online at

www.peelschools.org/French on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m.

The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at 4 p.m. Applications received after that date will be

put on a waiting list.

How to get more information

•Visit the Peel board website—www.peelschools.org/French.

•Call Dorset Public School at 905-793-5210.

•Visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca/.

Subscribe to receive news from the Peel board

Take advantage of our electronic subscription service to automatically receive updates from the Peel

District School Board. Subscribing is easy just visit our website at www.peelschools.org and click on

the subscription link under "Quick Links."

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 posted on our Twitter (@Peelschools) and

Facebook (www.facebook.com/peelschools) accounts, as well as, on www.peelschools.org and

www.stopr.ca.

Middle School Regional Learning Choices Programs

Regional Learning Choices Programs offered by the Peel District School Board empower students

by providing an opportunity to develop and explore skills in a particular area of interest. These

programs are open to all students who meet the criteria for acceptance.

Information Nights

Students and their families are encouraged to attend the information night for the program of their

choice to receive more information about the program and application details. If you are unable to

attend the information night, program details and information about the application process are

available through the school.

How to apply

The application process for elementary regional programs opens in mid-January 2017. Application

dates for middle school programs vary from school to school. The application window for our

secondary regional programs has closed for this school year.

Visit www.peelschools.org/RegionalPrograms to learn more about our programs, application

process and transportation eligibility.

Conference helps parents make a difference in numeracy and beyond

The Peel District School Board is hosting its annual parent conference on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at

Mississauga Secondary School in Mississauga. Once again, the conference will focus on numeracy—25

out of 60 workshops help with math. Parents will still have the opportunity to attend workshops on other

topics, including literacy, special education and science.

This free learning event is open to Peel parents of students at all grade levels.

Registration opens Feb.1, 2017

Stay up-to-date!

For more information, look out for the conference flyer at your child's school or visit

www.peelschools.org/parents/conference.

Parent resources help you support your child’s learning

At the Peel board, our mission is to inspire success, confidence and hope in each child. There is no doubt

that families play a vital role in helping us achieve this goal. As our partner in education, we hope you'll stay

connected to your child's learning throughout his or her entire school experience.

Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild to explore all resources available to parents. There

you will find easy-to-navigate buttons that connect families to tip sheets and web pages on a number of

different topics, including math, homework, special education, EQAO and mental health.

*NEW* Community Corner Stay up-to-date with community-based opportunities

The Peel District School Board is pleased to introduce an electronic resource page on

www.peelschools.org called, Community Corner, which contains links to information and resources in

the community that may be of interest to students and their families. This site replaces our previous

method of sending promotional materials about community clubs, camps, contests, fundraisers and

events home with students on a regular basis.

How you can access Community Corner

•Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/communitycorner

•Click on the “Community Corner” button, found on the main page of school websites, as well as on

www.peelschools.org.

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702 Balmoral Dr., Brampton, ON, L6T 1X3 **Tel : (905) 792-2264 **Fax : (905) 792-8486

JANUARY 2017

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December 26, 2016 –

January 6, 2017

Winter Break

Gr. 3 Living Arts Trip (am only)

Gr. 4 Living Arts Trip (am only)

Character Assembly 9 am

Chat & Chai 9 am