NEWSLETTER

June 2016

“Inspiring our students to recognize their

diverse talents”

Queen Elizabeth Senior Public School

60 South Service Road

Mississauga, Ontario

L5G 2R9

Phone 905-278-7287

Ms Anne Muller, Principal

Ms Annie Vaisar, Acting Vice Principal

Mr. K.A. Edwards, Superintendent

Mrs. J. McDougald, Trustee

Website:

http://queenelizabethsr.peelschools.org/

“Renew yourself regularly”

Upcoming Dates:

June 2016

1 Grade 7 Spring Concert 6:30 PM

2 Grade 8 Spring concert 6:30 PM

6-10 Wall Climbing

13 PD Day—Report card writing

14 Dance Showcase 6:30 PM

22 Track & Field Meet

24 Grad rehearsal

27 Grade 8 Graduation 7 PM

30 Last Day of School

Principal’s Message

What a great school year we have had! Students have been engaged in a wide variety of memorable and fun activities throughout the year which have included grade level concerts, drama showcases, Visual Arts projects, excursions, fundraising events, countless extra-curricular activities, volleyball/basketball/soccer/ice hockey tournaments/flag football/dodgeball, Performing Arts presentations, Mt.St.Louis Moonstone ski trip, Camp QE activities and a wonderful four day Montreal/Ottawa trip. We still look forward to a Track & Field meet, dance showcase, year-end trips and actitivies and the Grade 8 Graduation.

We are proud to say that QE raised over $175. to donate to the Fort McMurray Relief fund that will help the people of that city recover from the devastating fire.

I would like to thank the QE staff for the tremendous work they do on a daily basis to provide engaging programs, both inside their classes and out. They have devoted their time to many extra-curricular activities and special events throughout the school year to ensure all students have rich out-of-classroom experiences as well. Together, we have continued to focus on our School Improvement Plan working towards improving our students’ problem-solving and communication skills in mathematics and reading comprehension. Thank-you to our front office staff, Mrs. Cutrara and Ms Godefroy who have both kept the day-to-day activities of our school running smoothly throughout this very busy year and to our custodial staff, Mrs. Vento, Mr. Dimou and Mrs. Ramos who work to ensure that our school is a clean and safe environment for both students and staff. We appreciate the efforts on behalf of our students by our School Council, and parents, your support has also been greatly appreciated by us all and has helped to make 2015-2016 another great year at Queen Elizabeth Sr. P.S!

With the closing of this school year, on behalf of the staff, I would like to extend our best wishes to all those QE students who will be heading off to new schools next September.

On Monday, August 29th, our school office will reopen to register new students.

Have a happy and healthy summer; enjoy your family times together and we look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, September 6th.

Sincerely,

Anne Muller

Office News

Thank you to our office announcers Jason and

Munahil and office helpers Anastasia and Zoe.

Great job!

PD DAY

Monday, June 13th

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

MONTREAL & OTTAWA TRIP

As you may know, some 96 of QE’s students went to Montreal and Ottawa from Tuesday, May 17th to Friday, May 20th. We took coach buses and our two bus drivers names were Nicole, and Walter. On the way to Montreal, we picked up our lovely tour guides, Hayley and Anugrah, from “Temple & Temple”. They were sweet, energetic and they kept us busy all week. Hayley and Anugrah brought us to places like Place Jacque Cartier (in Old Montreal), and just outside of Parliament Hill (in Ottawa) where we did pep rallies at both of these locations. Some other places that we went to were, Notre Dame Basilica, Biodome, Funiculaire at the Olympic Stadium, National Art Gallery of Canada, Ca-nadian War Museum, Canadian Aviation Museum, and our personal favourite, the Space Training Camp. At the Space Camp, we participated in activities that made us feel like astronauts preparing to go into space. During each of our ex-cursions, we got time afterwards to look in the cool gift shop.

After a busy day of exciting activities, we were all so hungry and our restaurants that we ate at were all so good at filling our tummies. On the first night, at Pub St. Paul, we could choose from talapia, chicken, steak, or pasta. Sec-ond night, we took a little horse and buggy up to Sucrerie de la Montagne where, we went on a tour of the sugar shack and the bakery. We then listened to our live entertainment and ate a lovely meal that consisted of pancakes, split pea soup, fresh white buns, sausages, ham, mashed potatoes, and fresh maple syrup. To save the best for the last, we then, after dinner, went in the neat gift shop and had a taffy pull outside. For our third dinner, we went over to Camp Fortune and ate pasta, salad, potatoes, and chicken. Following dinner, there was a student dance with a dance floor, coloured lights, a DJ, and a dress up area. Just our luck, we would get a full American buffet breakfast every morning! Yum!

For our first overnight, we stayed at “Espresso Hotel and Conference Center”. For our next two nights, we stayed at “Algonquin College Residence Inn”. This residence inn was ‘deluxe’ with vending machines. The College Resi-dence Inn had two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchenette with a table. Overall we loved this trip and we would do it again in a heartbeat. Not only did we have fun but it was an educationally worthwhile experience. We would like to thank all the staff, bus drivers and our Temple and Temple activities directors for making this an awesome trip.

By: Emily. C, Lauren. R, Jada. V (all in 7F)

MONTREAL and OTTAWA TRIP

CAMP QE

Sports

Science

Art

GREAT FUN!

Gauss Contest Each year, the Center for Education in Mathematics and Computing at the University of

Waterloo produces math contests written by students all over the world.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the GAUSS mathematics contest and

thank you for your efforts.

Outstanding Achievement:

Grade Seven—Farzan and Ridah

Grade Eight—Preesha

Grade 7 Participants

Anna

Ava

Dhyey

Jada

Jenny

Lauren

Panda

Piper

Grade 8 Participants

Irmela

Liz

Marisa

Ram

Ritesh

Sophie

Thomas

Grade 8 Girls' Career Conference

"Exploring The Options" ...

Ten grade 8 students have accepted an opportunity to attend an overnight career conference at University of Toronto, Erindale Campus. On Friday, June 3 to Saturday, June 4. Tamara, Chelsea, Antastasia, Wardah, Preesha, Nadeen, Ester, Eimaan, Vivian, and Ainsley will participate in a True Colours Workshop, attend a motivational speaker, and attend three career workshops. We look forward to hearing about their experiences upon their return.

Summer School (SCORE) & Camp-i-can (CIC)

Congratulations to those students who registered for Summer Camp Offering Recovery Education (SCORE) or camp-i-can. Both programs are held at The Valleys Sr. P.S., 1235 Mississauga Valley Blvd from July 5 to July 29th, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Students will participate in a field trip, have a guest speaker and daily snacks. Students will learn more about the field trip day and guest speaker on the first day.

Bussing is provided from Queen Elizabeth to The Valleys Sr. PS. Specific bus pick up/drop off schedules will be available end of June and a letter will be sent in your son/daughter’s report card envelope.

If you have any questions about the programs, please contact the director of the program:

Suzanne Donato

Resource Teacher –Counting on You,

Alternative Programs CBO, Phone: 905-890-1010 x.2538

Have a safe and happy summer.

Peel board recognizes Crossing Guard Appreciation Day

June 14

The Peel board will recognize the contribution of school crossing guards on Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, June 14. The board encourages students, parents and staff to take a moment to thank the neighbourhood crossing guards who help to ensure a safe journey to and from school for thousands of students every day.

IMPORTANT CHANGE COMING SEPTEMBER 2016

Report student absences through new SafeArrival system

Beginning Sept. 6, 2016, all parents/guardians need to report their children’s full-day absences, late

arrivals and/or early departures from school via our new automated SafeArrival phone number at

1-855-209-6155, online at pdsb.schoolconnects.com, or by downloading the mobile app for Apple and

Android devices. For absences longer than 5 consecutive school days, please contact the school office.

Parents are encouraged to provide an email address to schools. Parents who have an email address on file

at school will receive an email invitation from Synrevoice Technologies during the week of August 29. The

invitation will include login information. Starting the week of August 29, parents who do not have an

email address on file at the school can visit pdsb.schoolconnects.com and choose CREATE LOGIN to create

your account and receive login credentials that can be used online or with the mobile app. Parents need to

have a cell phone that is capable of receiving text messages to complete the setup process. The cell phone

number must be on file with the school. All three options are available 24 hours a day.

There is no longer an absence reporting phone line at school. If you have any questions or require any

assistance, contact the school directly.

2016 Peel Pride Family Picnic

The Peel District School Board's Make Peel Proud Spectrum Committee is proud to be participating at The

Peel Pride Family Picnic. Come and show your Peel Pride as we help celebrate our region's LGBTQ

communities at Peel Pride's 2016 Family Picnic. Bring your family and friends to take part in an all

ages day full of fun and games. Don't forget to bring your blanket or chairs, food, drink and sun-wear.

Hope to see you there!

When: Saturday, July 16, 2016 (rain or shine)

Where: Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park, Queen Street East and Central Park

Drive in Brampton

Time: Noon to 4 p.m.

The Peel District School Board’s We Welcome the World Centres located in Brampton, Malton and Mississauga, are the first point of contact for all newcomer families to become familiar with the educational system in Peel. The centres are open all year—including the summer months. In addition to providing literacy and numeracy assessments, We Welcome the World Centres provide newcomers with a host of services including: reception, orientation, interpretation and referrals.

At each centre, parents/guardians and students will discover: computer portals—guided introduction to the Peel Welcome to School Kits and other Peel resources settlement service information translation of materials to support the reception and assessment process age and grade appropriate educational and related program resources audio-visual materials to explain the adult education program professionally administered child-care (only available during assessment and orientation process) information about various community supports and programming available

For more information about the We Welcome the World Centre and the services they provide, call 905-366-8791.

40 hours to graduate – Start this summer

Since 1999, all students in Ontario secondary schools are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of commu-

nity involvement in order to receive a diploma. The purpose of this requirement is to encourage students to devel-

op an understanding of the various roles they can play in their community. Students are encouraged to start accu-

mulating community involvement hours in the summer before they enter grade 9.

Research shows that early involvement in community service helps students build a spirit of civic responsibility

which can be expanded as they move through secondary school. The aim of the 40-hour requirement is to encour-

age students to become actively involved in making positive contributions to their community.

The community involvement component is an opportunity for students and parents to work together, independent

of the school. With parent support, your teen is responsible for finding and completing 40 hours of community ser-

vice.

Parents should provide assistance to their teen in the selection of community involvement activities. Here’s how to

get started:

Spend some time with your teen going through the list of eligible and ineligible activities in the Peel District School Board’s “40 Hours” brochure. You can obtain a copy of the brochure from your school or online at www.peelschools.org/students/40hours/

View online resources at www.peelschools.org/students/40hours/ Visit www.peelschools.org/students/40hours for available volunteer opportunities Please note that the selection of the activities should take into account the age, maturity, and ability of the student,

and the location and environment of the proposed activity.

Register today for Adult ESL or LINC classes Do you know an adult that is interested in improving their English language skills for work, study or daily life? Through the Continuing & Adult Education department, the Peel District School Board offers a wide variety of English language classes that help parents experience success in Canadian English in both listening/speaking and reading/writing. Courses are designed for a range of basic, intermediate and advanced English (Levels 1 to 7) as well as the more experienced learner needing to prepare for an IELTS exam. Classes are ongoing - Register anytime. All learners that complete a session will earn a certificate of learning from the Peel District School Board. Classes operate from six locations in Brampton and Mississauga with three specially designed adult centres at:

Bramalea - Adult Education Centre - 25 Kings Cross Road, Unit 3 Brampton - Adult Education Centre - #300 - 7700 Hurontario Street Mississauga - Adult Education Centre - 100 Elm Drive West, Room 117

To learn more or to register, call 905-270-6000 Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation or follow us on Twitter: @PDSBLearnESL

Preparing for the summer sun

Excessive exposure to the sun can lead to health concerns such as sunburn and skin cancer. As

summer approaches and the weather gets warmer, it is necessary to apply sunscreen to protect

ourselves from too much sun damage and burns.

In summer, we are exposed to higher levels of ultraviolet (UV) rays. This exposure is a risk factor for

developing skin cancer and cataracts later in life. The UV index is the measure commonly used in

Canada to assess the strength of the sun’s UV rays risk on a given day.

What is the UV Index?

The index scale ranges from 0 to 10. The higher the value, the more intense ultraviolet rays.

The UV index is calculated daily by Environment Canada using ozone and weather information. It can vary from day to day with

changes in the ozone layer – the thinner the ozone layer, the higher the index reading.

How to protect your family from the sun?

Wear a hat (preferably with a broad brim), sunglasses and protective clothing on sunny days.

Use sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or greater whenever you're outdoors.

Encourage your children to play in shady areas if they are outside for a long period of time.

Remember that sunburn can occur even on a cloudy day, as up to 80 per cent of UV rays can penetrate light clouds, and 40 per cent of UV rays can bounce back from sand, water or concrete.

Summer activities that boost learning Kindergarten to grade 4 Sorting and stacking – Teach classification skills with dinnerware. Ask your child to match and stack

dishes of similar sizes and shapes. Also have your child sort flatware – forks with forks, spoons with

spoons. This is like recognizing the shapes of letters and numbers.

Comic strip writing – Use comic strips to help with writing. Cut the segments of a comic strip apart and

ask your child to arrange them in order. Then ask your child to fill in the words of the characters (orally

or in writing).

Float and sink – Encourage hypothesizing (guessing). Use several objects – soap, a dry sock, a bottle of

shampoo, a wet sponge, an empty bottle. Ask your child which objects will float when dropped into

water in a sink or bathtub. Then drop the objects in the water, one by one, to see what happens.

Grades 5 to 8

Follow the news – As a family, choose an important news event to follow for a day or two. Ask each

person to find as much information on the topic as possible – read newspapers, look at online news

webpages, listen to the radio and watch TV news. Then talk about what everyone learned.

Pro and con: what do you think? – Make a family game of discussing a special issue. For example,

"Teenagers should be allowed to vote," or "There should never be any homework." Ask your children

to think of all the reasons they can to support their views. Then ask them to think of reasons opposing

their views. Which views are most convincing? For variety, assign family members to teams and have

them prepare their arguments pro and con.

Stretch, run, walk – Ask your child to do at least one kind of exercise every day. For example, run or

walk briskly for 10 minutes. Walk, when possible, instead of driving, for any distance less than a mile.

Have your child make a week-long exercise plan. Try to think of a modest reward for sticking to the

plan and exercise with your child.

Let your voice be heard – Promote good citizenship. Help your child write a letter to the editor of the

local newspaper about an issue affecting children – for example, suggest that a bike path be built near

the school or that a city event be planned for youngsters. Children are citizens, and their ideas are

worth hearing.

On the road again—how to keep your cyclist safe

Here are some tips you can review with your child to ensure bike season gets off to a great start:

The right fit

children should be able to straddle the bike with both feet on the ground

a bike that is too big or too small can be a safety hazard

the helmet should fit—if it's too loose, it could fall off, if it's too tight, it's uncomfortable

Get noticed

a young child's bike should be equipped with a bell and reflector

older riders should have a light and/or reflectors

Follow the rules

no riding on busy streets

no riding at night

stop for all STOP signs

Actions that cause injuries

driveway ride out—not stopping and looking both ways before entering the street

running the stop sign

turning without warning

cycling in the dark

following the leader—one child goes through a stop sign or misses a parked car but the second cyclist doesn't

IDLE-FREE Zone

Our school is working to protect the health of our students and the health of our environment. We ask

you to show your support by turning off your engine while dropping off or waiting to pick up your child

at school.

The emissions that come from our tailpipes harm all of us, especially children who breathe more and at a

faster rate than adults. By turning off your car, our students, teachers and parents won't breathe in un-

healthy fumes as they enter school.

Air pollution also poses particular risks for our children with asthma. So, if

you're going to be sitting still for more than 60 seconds, remember to turn

your car's engine off. You'll not only improve our air, you'll also save money in

fuel and vehicle wear and tear costs—then we can all breathe easier.

3 steps to quality summer child care for your child

If you have a school-age child, finding summer child care can be a real challenge. But you can follow these three simple steps to

help you choose a program that’s best for your family. It will mean a summer full of fun and learning for your child—and peace

of mind for you.

Step 1

Call Child Care Info Peel

905-890-9432 or 1-888-836-5550

Child care experts provide specific information about summer camps and other child care providers in your neighbourhood.

They can answer your questions and give you information to help you choose the program that’s right for your family.

It’s a good idea to call the info line early to give yourself enough time to investigate potential programs and make your decision

before the program fills up.

Step 2

Schedule an appointment to meet with the program director or to speak over the phone, so that you can get more information

about the program. If possible, visit the program or the facility in which it will be held. The more information you have, the

better you will be able to decide if this program is a good "fit" for your child and your family.

Step 3

When you are checking out summer programs, don’t be afraid to ask a lot of questions—it’s the best way to make sure you

have all the information you need. In general, you will want to ask questions about the program, staff, health and safety prac-

tices, food provided, and costs.

For more information, call Child Care Info Peel or visit www.cdrcp.com/ccip.html.

Celebrating Faith and Culture June 2016

DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE

June Miso'o Aboriginal Spirituality

June Aboriginal History Month Aboriginal Spirituality

June 4 to 22 the month of Núr Bahá'í

June 6 Ramadan Islam

June 9 Ascension Christianity

Eve of June 11 to 13 Shavuot Judaism

June 13 to 17 Aboriginal Week Aboriginal Spirituality

June 16 Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Sikhism

June 19 Pentecost Christianity

June 20 Litha Wicca

June 20 Poson Buddhism

June 21 National Aboriginal Day Aboriginal Spirituality

June 23 to July 11 the month of Rahmat Bahá'í

June 24 St. Jean Baptiste Day Christianity and Canada

June 26 All Saints Day Christianity

June 27 Multiculturalism Day Canada

June 29 to July 3 Ghambar Maidyoshem Zoroastrianism