May 2016 Main Campus Elementary Information Bulletin

Inside this issue:

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STEM Fair 2

Jump and Hoops for Heart 2

Yearbook 2

Spring Concert 3

Earth Day Clean Up 4

Grades 7 and 8 Gauss 4

After School Courses 4

Summer Camp Day 4

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Music Nights 5

High School Arts Night 6

Grade 8 Graduation 6

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Dates to Remember:

May 8

May 11

Gauss Mathematics Competition

May 11 and 12

Music Night Performances

May 23

Victoria Day

May 27

Last Day of Term 3 After School

Courses

June 3

Summer Camp Day

June 7

June 11

Open House

Register for Summer Camp and the 2016-2017 School Year

TCMPS Summer Camp

packed with many fun activities and exciting programs to keep all our campers happy

and busy for July and August. From the popular Computer and Sports programs to

boredom! Register today!

2016 -2017 School Year The end of this school year is quickly approaching and we would like to request that all parents re-upcoming school year. Please visit the Main Office if you need any assistance or if you have any questions about the IB programme in the next school year.

IB Learner Profile Focus for May:

BALANCED "We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our

lives - intellectual, physical, and emotional - to achieve well-being

for ourselves and others. We recognize our interdependence

with other people and with the world in which we live."

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STEM Fair 2016

On Thursday, April 21, the TCMPS STEM Fair was held in the Main Gymnasium. There were 24 finalists from grades 6 and 8 who enthusiastically participated in the STEM Fair. Each of the finalists presented their projects to fellow students, parents and judges. All the spectators were very impressed with the great presentations and every finalist should be very proud of their accomplishment. Thank you to all the judges and staff for a great STEM Fair and congratulations to the grades 6 and 8 winners.

The elementary yearbook is a wonderful keepsake for your family. The yearbook captures special moments from the 2015 2016 school year as well as a retrospective of the end of last school year. The yearbook will be displayed in full colour within an embossed hardcover. The yearbook will arrive early in June, in order for the students to receive their copy before the last day of school! We are now taking orders for the yearbook which can be

www.jostensyearbooks.com On behalf of the yearbook committee, we hope that you and your child enjoy

this memorable book.

Grade 6 Winners:

1st 2nd 3rd

Grade 8 Winners:

1st

2nd

3rd

TCMPS Elementary Yearbook

In February, the students participated in the Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart events, designed to promote and recognize the importance of being active and at the same time promote awareness of heart disease and stroke. Thanks to the generous donations of our students and parents, TCMPS raised $5,933 this year to help fund life saving research into heart disease and stroke. Year after year, TCMPS continues to be one of the biggest contributors among York Region schools. Great job, everyone!

Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart

on Sunday, May 8!

TCMPS will be closed on Monday, May 23 for the Victoria Day holiday. Classes will resume at their regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, May 24. We would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

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and danced to lively songs like Oompa Loompa and Candy Man. From the stage set, to the lights and sound, and the colourful costumes, the entire show was a big success. Thank you to our wonderful Music teacher, Ms. Shulammite Chow who did an outstanding job. Many thanks to the enthusiastic students and the dedicated staff for their hard work!

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Grades 7 and 8 Gauss Mathematics Contest

Each year our grades 7 and 8 students have the opportunity to participate in the Gauss Mathematics Contest which is organized by the University of Waterloo. The contest serves as another means of enriching the Mathematics program at TCMPS. The students and staff have been very busy preparing for the upcoming contest, which is scheduled for Wednesday, May 11. On this day, we ask that you ensure your child arrives promptly at school as the contest commences at 9:00 a.m. We would like to wish all of our students the best of luck in this challenging contest.

After School Courses: Observation Classes

Within the next few weeks parents who have children registered in certain After School Courses will be receiving invitations to the After School Courses Observation Classes to view performances or a special class. Information regarding dates and times will be provided soon. Parents are asked to note that the last day of regularly scheduled After School Courses program for term 3 will be on Friday, May 27. Thank you to all the parents for supporting the After School Courses.

The TCMPS SUMMER CAMP DAY will take place on Friday, June 3. This day is a fun filled event intended to promote school spirit. Our grades 1 to 6 students will participate in a variety of Summer Camp activities which will take place outdoors in our playfield. The students will also be participating in exciting class activities. Please ensure that your child attends TCMPS Summer Camp Day prepared with running shoes and attired in the same coloured clothing as their House League team, the Red Rockets, the Blue Bombers, the Yellow Stingers or the Green Hornets.

TCMPS Summer Camp Day

On Friday, April 22, the members of the Student Activity Council as well as the grade 6 staff and students observed Earth Day by cleaning up Highgate Park. Markham City Councillor, Alex Chiu, came out to greet the students and show his appreciation. Thank you students for doing a great job cleaning up our community!

Earth Day Clean Up

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welcome to bring their children into the Main Gymnasium as this will help with accurate sizing. Our aim is to have our students looking their best and wearing their uniform with pride.

Music Nights

Our students and staff have been very busy preparing for the Music Nights in May. All the students in grades 4 to 8, as well as the choir, will be participating in this event. Each of the grade bands will perform in the Main Gymnasium in one of the Music Nights as listed below. Tickets are now available in the Main Office.

Wednesday, May 11: Music Night 1, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Grade 5 Band, Grade 6 Band, Grade 8 Band and Choir

Thursday, May 12: Music Night 2, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Grade 4 Band, Grade 7 Band and Choir

In 2010, three of Canada's leading uniform suppliers amalgamated to form one company under the RHB holding name. Since then, R.J. McCarthy, Halpern's and Beatties have continued to deliver high quality uniforms to over 200,000 students across Canada every year. In March 2016, Halpern's and Beatties will merge under the name Beatties. The only change to TCMPS and TCPHS uniforms will be the clothing label. Beatties will continue their commitment to providing high quality uniforms, best in class customer service, and a commitment to manufacture in socially responsible ways. The Scarbor-ough store and Web site will reflect this new branding. New Location - 12 Trojan Gate Effective Tuesday, April 19, Beatties, formerly Halpern's, the School's uniform supplier will be moving and selling TCMPS and TCPHS uniforms at their Scarborough store located at 12 Trojan Gate. Parking is available at the store and on the street. Trojan Gate is located off Kennedy Road one set of lights north of Finch Avenue. This new location is only 3.5 km from the school. Store hours will continue to be Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Starting in July 2016, the new location will also carry the following uniform shoes: Dr. Marten's, Geox William, Geox Federico, and Geox Euphory. Parents are welcome to purchase the uniform shoes at this store or may purchase them from our other shoe suppliers including Kiddie Kobbler, Olly Shoes, or Sloan's Shoes.