Administrator’s Message Greig Black

Principal

Gail Koidis

Office Administrative

Assistant

Kathleen Goodyear

Secretary

Becky Green

Superintendent of

Schools

905.940.7800

Allan Tam

Trustee

416-898-9607

Franklin Street Public School

21 Franklin Street, Markham, ON, L3P 2S7

t. 905.294.3562 f. 905.294.6665

www: http://franklinstreet.ps.yrdsb.ca/

email: franklin.street.ps@yrdsb.ca

twitter: @FranklinStPS

April, 2021

Volume 5, Issue 8

The Franklin Flash

SCHOOL DAY TIMES

For all Students JK-8

8:00-8:15 a.m.

K1/K2 in Kindergarten Yard

Gr. 1-8 “Soft Entry”

8:15 a.m.

School Day Begins

9:25-9:55 a.m.

Recess 1

All Gr. 1-4/5 classes

9:55-10:25 a.m.

Recess 2

All K1/K2

All Grade 5-8 classes

12:05-1:05 p.m.

Lunch

All Grade 5-8 classes outside

12:05-12:35 p.m.

All K1-Gr. 4/5 classes outside

12:35-1:05 p.m.

2:45 p.m.

Dismissal

With luck now that April has arrived we’re leaving Winter behind and warmer, brighter

days are ahead of us!

I have waited to write this message until after today’s announcement from the Ministry

of Education regarding possible school closures in the near future. As you have likely

already heard, At this time, we expect schools to re-open for face-to-face

learning after the Easter Weekend, as well as after the April Break. However,

plans and messaging from the Ministry change quickly, so please continue to monitor

your email and other media sources for continuing updates regarding the status

of school closures in the province.

Even with this recent announcement of face-to-face learning continuing, on the Board’s

direction, we have sent students home ahead of this long weekend with their personal

items (e.g., clothing, indoor shoes, water bottles, medication, etc.) and a chromebook

and charger if requested. When we return to school on Tuesday, April 6th as

anticipated, please send these items back with your child. We will repeat the same

process on Friday, April 9th when we head into the April break. We recognize this is

somewhat of an inconvenience, but these are challenging times to say the least and we

are trying our best to be prepared for any eventuality.

Speaking of challenging times, I would like to recognize the initiative of FSPS parent,

Shawna Ferguson, who is organizing an FSPS Staff Appreciation initiative. Shawna is

hoping to gather positive and encouraging comments from Franklin Families about

Franklin Staff. Comments can be provided on a Google Form, then they will be compiled

and shared with FSPS Staff in a display in the school. Hey, everyone needs a little

encouragement from time to time, so why not spend a minute to give a teacher,

Educational Assistant, Office Worker, or Caretaker a few words of encouragement! The

Google Form can be found at https://forms.gle/4mnZFt52QXZuqpM18. Additional

details can be found on page 3 of this newsletter.

Thank you for your ongoing support and patience. It is greatly appreciated. For up to

date information from the Board’s perspective, please visit www.yrdsb.ca and the

Board’s twitter feed @yrdsb. Together our collaborative efforts will ensure Franklin

Street P.S. remains a school of excellence!

Register Now Rainbows Before & After Care

Registration for Rainbows Before and After Care Program is now open for September

2021. Should you wish to register in our program please visit

their website at amongfriendschildcare.com, Click on forms,

Click on New Family 2021-2022 and submit the online

request form . Should you have any questions please contact

905-552-0610.

2020-2021

Professional

Activity &

Training Days

(No School for

Students)

Monday, May 31, 2021

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

(11:15 a.m. dismissal for

all students)

2020-21

School Holidays

(School Closed)

Good Friday

Friday, April 2, 2021

Easter Monday

Monday, April 5, 2021

Spring Break

Monday, April 12-Friday,

April 16, 2021

Victoria Day

Monday, May 24, 2021

Spring Break is April 12-16

School Resumes April 19

This is the time of year that school staff begin the collaborative process of

class placement decisions. Classroom teachers, in cooperation with support

staff, administration, and parental input work diligently to create balanced

classes for the upcoming school year. School staff consider the

academic, social, and emotional strengths, needs and interests,

and more of each student when preparing class lists. The ultimate

goal of class placement is to support and enhance the learning of all

students. We welcome any input you wish to share about your child’s

strengths, needs, and learning styles. However, requests for specific

teachers cannot be considered. The responsibility for final decisions lies

with administration. Please send any information you would like

considered about your child’s placement for next year to Mr.

Black (greig.black@yrdsb.ca)no later than May 7th.

2021-2022 Class Placement Process

The Math Corner

Monthly Math Problem

In this sequence of numbers (3, 7, 10, 17, 27), after the first two, each number is the sum

of the previous two numbers. If you want the fifth number to 100, what two positive

numbers could you start with?

Spring Math - Math is Outside Too!

Spring and nice weather make for a great time to get outdoors and connect with math.

Whether you are taking a walk, filling compost bags with leaves or starting to build that

garden shed, there are many opportunities to engage in rich mathematical discussions

with your child.

Here are some questions you can pose to your child as you engage with nature:

What shapes do you see in that house?

How tall do you think that tree is?

How far do you think we walked today?

How many piles of leaves do you think will fit into this bag?

How many ___ did you see on our walk?

How many windows do you think are in that building?

How long do you think it will take us to walk one kilometer?

If we double our pace how long do you think it will take us to get home?

So the next time you spend some time outdoors with your child, take some time to

engage in some math talk!

You may also be interested in reading a new article for parents written by Jo Boaler,

Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford University: Developing Mathematical

Mindsets, The Need to Interact with Numbers Flexibly and Conceptually

YRDSB has refreshed its Board website to make it easier for families to find the important information they are

looking for at www.yrdsb.ca.

The new website has been designed to be mobile friendly, translatable, accessible, searchable, easy to navigate and to

better reflect York Region District School Board and our community. This includes:

Built-in translation tool

Enhanced search capabilities

Built-in accessibility features to meet accessibility legislation

Revised navigation based on user testing, website analytics and research

Quick access to six of our most accessed pages, including school calendars and school transportation information.

The new website also includes:

A Family Resources that provides quick access to online tools like Edsby, Google Classroom and School Cash

Online, as well as links to information about translation tools, IT support for families and more. Use the “need help”

button to access tips and support in using these tools.

Updated Online Student Tools pages provide quick access to students to online learning platforms and resources

to help with homework. Use the “need help” button to access tips and support in using these tools..

An enhanced newsroom with access to the latest news, events and videos so you can find out what’s happening

around our Board.

Easy access to information about supports for students, elementary school and secondary school programs, adult

learning opportunities and more.

Information about COVID-19 and schools, including update information, screening tools and frequently asked

questions can still be found at www.yrdsb.ca/school-reopening.

We hope that the website makes it easier for families to find and access the information you are looking for. When

you visit the new website, please take the time to share your feedback, so we can continue to ensure our website

meets the needs of the community we serve.

Visit the YRDSB’s NEW & IMPROVED Website

ALLERGY ALERT

Ensuring a Safe and Healthy School for All Children

ALL STUDENTS are asked to NOT bring any foods that may contain peanuts and/or

nuts, or nut byproducts. In MANY CLASSES we also ask for every family's help to NOT

send seafood, shellfish, sesame. Details about specific allergens in your child’s classroom will be

sent home in early September.

Please check the list of ingredients carefully when selecting food for your children’s lunches and snacks. Please avoid

products that say “may contain peanuts/nuts”. Imported products have different labeling requirements, so please read

the labels carefully when sending these products to school. If you are unsure about a chosen product, please do not

send it to school. Thank you for your cooperation. Remember, we must all work together to keep children safe!

Since September 2017 we have also been asking parents to NOT send food to school to recognize

student birthdays, special days, etc. In an effort to consider allergy and religious/cultural limitations that make

many food choices inappropriate we suggest alternate ways to recognize student birthdays without providing food (i.e.

Dollarama gift bags, pencils, a book with your child’s name in it donated to the classroom library or school library,

etc.). Thank you for your cooperation.

WE APPRECIATE YOU!DEAR FRANKLIN ST . PS STAFF !

Let's take a moment and truly thank the Education Staff, who are

working hard at FSPS in making our children's life a bit more normal,

while continuing their important learning.

Please use the link below to show your thanks to the FSPS teachers and

staff. The responses will be made into a large poster and posted for all

staff to see and appreciate. :)

Please make several responses, for several teachers, if needed, so that

all teachers feel the love! :)

Any questions pls email me at shawnaferguson77@gmail.com.

Invitation to YOUTHS, age 12 –22 years who would like to useyour creative voice to inspirepositive race relations.

If you are interested, submit yourcreative voice as a spoken word,rap, acrostics, lyrics, haiku, freeverse, blank verse, or rhymedpoetry in written form or as anaudio file.

All submitted creative works mustbe original.

$200 for the best creative work in each of the 5 agegroups.$50 gift card for each creative work selected forhonourable mentions.All participants will receive a Certificate ofHonoured Recognition.

Awards

Voices of Hope

Celebrate 2021 Asian Heritage Month

Theme:Bias, discrimination, and hate cause racism and divideus. Race does not and should not. What do you want the world you live in and the futureto look like?

For participation details, click herehttps://www.alphaeducation.org/voicesofhopeFor inquiries, contact info@alphaeducation.orgClosing Date: April 30, 2021

Participation and Inquiries:

Communication Strategies and

Healthy Boundaries

沟通技巧和心理健康界限

溝通技巧和心理健康界限

Join Our Conversation As We Explore Positive Communication Strategies and Healthy Boundaries

探索积极的交流策略和心理健康界限，积邀您加入我积的积积

探索積極的交流策略和心理健康界限，誠邀您加入我們的討論

Presented by: Hong Fook Mental Health Association

Family Services York Region

YRDSB Performance Plus Schools - Milliken Mills, Highgate, Unionville Meadows, and Wilclay Public Schools,

YRDSB Inclusive School and Community Services

Date: April 6th, 2021 日期：2021年4月6日

Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am or 7:00pm to 8:30 pm 积积：上午10:00 –11:30 或 晚上7:00 - 8:30

時間：上午10:00 –11:30 或 晚上7:00 - 8:30

Registration

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Registration Deadline: April 3, 2021

OPPORTUNITIES FOR BLACK YOUTH

Keynote - future of auto industry and the need for diversity and inclusion (15 minutes) Don Romano, President and CEO, Hyundai Canada

Auto industry overview - overview of main industry sectors and opportunities that are lesser known (10 minutes) Oumar Dicko, Chief Economist, Canadian Automobile Dealers Association

Educational pathways - general information on pathways through post-secondary to careers in automotive (5 minutes) Joe Lauzon, Marketing Officer, ABSC@GeorgianCollege

Panel of industry professionals - guided panel and Q&A for panelist representing the different sectors of the auto industry (30 minutes) Joyce Tshiamala (Moderator) District Customer Experience Manager, Hyundai Canada

AGENDA

There is a world of well-paying career opportunities in the automotive industry.Hear from industry professionals about their journey, explore career opportunities, and learn about post-secondary pathways and scholarships to help you get there.

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Thursday, April 8, 7-8pmLive streamed with Q&A

Presented by:

Nial Boatswain General Manager, Drive Auto Group

PANELISTSEmiliano Void National Operations Manager, Cox Automotive Canada

Jennifer Okoeguale Corporate Special Events, Public Relations at Toyota Canada Inc.

YRDSB families register here: http://bit.ly/YRDSBAutoConnectReg

Budget Consultation Process for Families and Community Members

Between April 7 and April 29, York Region District School is inviting families and community members to participate in its annual budget consultation process. The Board values public input and encourages public participation in virtual consultation sessions and an online survey. These consultation sessions provide the Board with valuable information about how the community would like to see the school board budget allocated to better support student achievement and well-being. The results will be used to inform the 2021-22 school year budget allocation.

The dates and times of the virtual consultations are:

Wednesday, April 7, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. o Please register for this Public Budget Consultation Session at:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3150347517880291084. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

o Public, listen only, telephone access to the webinar is via 647-497-9368 and entering Access Code 490-736-992.

Monday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. o Please register for this Public Budget Consultation Session at:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3227105524126939660 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

o Public, listen only, telephone access to the webinar is via 647-497-9389 and Access Code 149-846-166.

YRDSB has created a survey to gather community feedback into the process. The survey will be available for completion on the Board website April 7 - April 29, 2021.

YRDSB values community input and is working to increase transparency and understanding of its budget process. Questions regarding the budget process may be directed to Budget20212022@yrdsb.ca.