MUSIC CONCERT

Fairwind’s music concert will be held on Thursday, February 8 at 7:00 pm in the Gym. We will feature our Junior Band, Senior Band and Choir. Those students who are performing should plan on arriving at 6:30 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for those Grade 6 students who are considering Instrumental Music for next year. Come out and hear the instruments offered in Grade 7. Hope to see everyone there!

Principal:

Jason Ieraci

Vice-Principal:

Claire Firgau

Office Manager:

Darlene Lima

Superintendent: Paul Da Silva (905) 366-8800 X.1226 Trustees: Sue Lawton, Ward 3 & 4 (905) 625-8084 Rick Williams, Ward 5 (905) 814-6180 Robert Crocker, Ward 6 & 11 (416) 528-1312

Fairwind Senior Public School 5235 Fairwind Drive

Mississauga, ON L5R 3L2

Follow us on Twitter @fairwindps

FEBRUARY 2018 2017-18

e are now well into our final term. It has been a busy spring, our school teams and houseleagues have been in full operation.

REPORT CARDS

Term 1 Report Cards will be sent home on Thursday, February 8.

UPCOMING DATES

March 26-27 Gr. 8 Grad pictures June 26 - Gr. 8 graduation

March 1 Assy Drums et al March 5 Gr. 6 Dufflebag March 12-16 March Break

SCHOOL SUCCESS UPDATE

Our commitment to supporting student success involves continuously supporting growth in the areas of Teaching & Learning and Climate for Learning. Through these supports, our staff and students are able to work and learn in a safe, positive, productive and inclusive environment. Our teachers continue to participate in a variety of learning opportunities to enhance both the instructional program and encourage a healthy school climate. We look forward to engaging in a variety of learning opportunities that support student growth and learning.

ENJOY FAMILY DAY … TOGETHER

Go for a walk … together

Play a game … together

Cook a meal … together

Visit the library … together

Go skating, bowling, paintballing … together

Have a nap … together

Read a book … together

See a movie … together

Just talk … together

Let each family member choose an activity … together

Best wishes for a day filled with fun and family

Sue

Sue Lawton, Trustee Peel District School Board

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TEAMS AND CLUBS

AT FAIRWIND

Our teams and clubs are well underway at Fairwind. The basketball teams are working hard for their upcoming tournaments, and basketball intramural teams will meet and play during lunch times. Our dance team is working very hard in the mornings to perfect their skills. Fairwind has two bands, the Senior and Junior Band, that practise during the week. Our Choir practices are on Wednesday after school. We have four different art clubs, photography, knitting, wire sculpture and the stikbot stop motion club that meet every Tuesday. Our chess club started up in January with games and tournaments being played over the lunch hour. Our Speech Arts members are busy working on their presentations and practise during lunch hours, and on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. Our pizza helpers continue to help pizza days run smoothly every Wednesday. The most recent Colour House tally has the Red House in the lead with 316 points, the Blue House is second with 223 points, and the Yellow House has 127 points. The Spirit Committee group in Student Parliament have set February 14th as our next spirit day; Red, White and Pink day.

Clubs and teams are a great way for students to get involved, learn new skills and make new friends.

Great participation Fairwind!

SafeArrival FOR REPORTING ABSENCES

Fairwind would like to thank all our parents for following the Peel Board’s new SafeArrival system for reporting student absences and lates. Just a reminder, if you have missed the 8:20 am cut-off, you must wait until you receive the automated call from the SafeArrival system and confirm your child’s absence by following the prompts. For absences longer than 5 consecutive school days, please contact the school office.

Please note that when the PDSB cancels buses, ALL parents who keep their child(ren) home MUST report this using the SafeArrival system before the start of the school day. This includes bused and non-bused students and ensures the safety of all students. Parents of bus students can choose option #4 for cancelled buses.

If you have any questions on how to use the SafeArrival system, please contact the school.

Safe Arrival can be reached by calling 1-855-209-6155, online at pdsb.schoolconnects.com or by downloading the mobile app for Apple and Android devices.

FAIRWIND PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON BLACK

HERITAGE

In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month, following a motion introduced by the first black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine.

During Black History Month, students, staff and parents from across Peel will participate in a number of activities that promote the understanding of the many contributions made by black Canadians.

PIZZA DAYS CONTINUE

Pizza days continue at Fairwind. Proceeds from Pizza Days are used to support student activities and also allow us to purchase extra resources for our school. We rely on 90 student volunteers to keep our pizza days running smoothly. Students are learning logistical skills, focusing on inventory management and distribution. Once again this year, students from all grades are assisting. Thank you for supporting Fairwind! Watch for the flyer in March for pizza days during April, May and June.

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Conference helps parents empower modern learners The Peel District School Board is hosting its annual parent conference, co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachers’ Local, on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Mississauga Secondary School in Mississauga. The conference will focus on Empowering Modern Learners. Parents will have the opportunity to attend workshops on topics, including numeracy, literacy, special education, technology and science.

This free learning event is open to Peel parents of students at all grade levels. Our keynote presentation will be delivered by Dwayne Matthews, a life and education strategist, who converges and shares knowledge on modern learning, disruptive technology, and the evolution of work. Dwayne will present Learning in the 21st century: Why it's different, why it matters and how to help children thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Registration opens Feb. 5, 2018 Stay up-to-date! For more information, visit www.peelschools.org/parents/conference.

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. Winter courses begin February 5, 2018. 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. Course registrations are ongoing till the end of the semester. Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation or follow us on Twitter: @PDSBLearnESL

IT'S TIME TO REGISTER CHILDREN BORN IN 2014 FOR KINDERGARTEN

We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child was born in 2014, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2018. 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 Jan. 29 to Feb. 2, 2018. Visit either Cooksville Creek Public School, Huntington Ridge Public School or Champlain Trail Public School from:

Jan. 29 to 31, 2018 – from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 1, 2018 – from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2, 2018 – from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

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KISS AND RIDE In order to ensure the safety of our students, please read and follow the Kiss and Ride information carefully. There are three lanes for traffic in our Kiss and Ride area. In the morning drivers must drop passengers off using the Kiss and Ride lane only. Students will only be permitted to cross at the supervised crossing areas located at both the entrance and exit of the Kiss and Ride. Students will not be permitted to cross the grass and enter through the Kiss and Ride. Cars will be permitted to use the bus lane for passenger drop off only AFTER THE BUSES have left the lane. School staff are present from 8:05 to 8:20 a.m. to assist with student safety and traffic management. Please follow the directions from staff. Please use extreme caution when using the driveway to drop students off or pick students up. Cars will not be allowed to enter the parking lot to drop off students. Other suggestions to help with the traffic congestion include:

Encourage children to use the buddy system and walk to school.

When driving your children, drop them off on the east side of Fairwind between the school and the plaza.

To eliminate gridlock drivers should avoid making left turns into the school and only turn right when exiting.

Do not drop children off at the entrance of the school driveway.

Avoid dropping children off on the west side of Fairwind Drive, their safety is compromised when crossing the street.

Arrange to ‘car pool’, if possible. Your co-operation in helping to reduce traffic congestion to support student safety is greatly appreciated!

Thank you to all of our student cyclists who are remembering to wear a helmet and walk their bikes in the crosswalk. Your good habits and example is greatly appreciated! Keep up the good work!

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 and television stations listed below and will also be available on Twitter @Peelschools, Facebook at www.facebook.com/peelschools, www.peelschools.org and www.stopr.ca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146.

VIRGIN RADIOFM99.9 BREAKFAST TELEVISION NEWS AM680

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

NEWSTALK1010 AM EZ ROCK FM97.3 CJBC (FR) AM860

FM Z103.5 FM93.1 FM Q107

CHIN FM100.7/AM1540 CBC99.1 CITYPULSE

GLOBAL NEWS CITY NEWS CTV

CFRB – (Bell Media)

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 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.

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CELEBRATING FAITH AND CULTURE February 2018

DATE

CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE

February Buxwlaks & Bear Moon Aboriginal Spirituality

February 1 or 2 Imbolc Wicca

February 3 Setsubun-sai Shinto

February 6 to 24 month of Mulk Bahá’í

February 13 Mahashivaratri Hinduism

February 14 Ash Wednesday Christianity

February 15 National Flag Day Canada

February 16 Lunar New Year/Maitreya Bodhisattva’s Birthday/Losar

Buddhism

February 19 (J) Clean Monday Christianity

February 19 Family Day Ontario

February 25 to March 1 Intercalary Days Bahá'í