December 2017

The Roseville Reader

www.publicboard.com/schools/Roseville

@RosevillePSWind

Dear Roseville Community

Since September of 2014 I have been a part of an amazing

community. The staff work tirelessly to support all learners and

learning. They give so much extra to ensure that students and

families feel important. The families have been so incredible at

Roseville as well. So many have been real partners in education,

and they care so much for their children! They have also supported

the school in so many ways, and we are very grateful for their

efforts! The students at Roseville are the best! They are kind,

considerate, and they work hard to overcome any obstacle in their

way. I have been so fortunate to have worked with these students

and have really gotten to know them in such a positive light. I am

grateful that these children will be our future leaders!

My gratitude comes at a point in my life where saying goodbye is

very tough. After almost 4 years at Roseville, and over 29 years of

teaching, I have decided to retire at the end of December. It was a

difficult decision because of all the wonderful things that my career

has brought me. But I look forward to my next chapter in life. I plan

to travel, learn new things, volunteer more, and spend much more

time with my family. It has been such a privilege to be a part of the

Roseville Community and I will miss each and every one of you!

Thank you for all your support! I wish the new Principal well, Ms.

Jodi Burgon. I know she will be a great addition to Roseville and I

also know she is looking forward to starting in January as your new

Principal. Welcome Ms. Burgon!! Forever a Raider!

Mrs. Topliffe, Principal

Important Dates: Dec. 12

Dec. 14

Dec. 22

Parent Council

Meeting 4:00 p.m.

Roseville’s Family

Holiday Night 4-7 p.m.

Last day of school

before Holiday

Break

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Roseville Public School December 2017

December 2017

Jan. 8

Back to school

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December COOL Recipients

(Celebration of Our Learning)

Congratulations to Alexis, Angela, Angita, Anish, Bipeka, Emree, Ethan, Hailey, Jaelynn, Jaicelynn, Kiyah, Malory, Mathilda, Ramzy, Ryan and Samya!

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Inclement Weather and Attendance

In the event of poor weather resulting in bus delays or cancellation of either transportation or

school for the day, please do not call the school. This information will be available through the

local media. On days of poor weather, (e.g., fog, ice or snow), please listen to local radio

stations for news about transportation or school closings. Also, the board website will provide

timely information, please visit www.publicboard.ca or www.buskids.ca. If the buses do not run

in the morning, they will not be running in the afternoon (the exception being a fog day). Please remember to call the school to inform the office when your child will be absent

from school. You are able to leave a message 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Please keep students safe. Use the Kiss and Ride section

off of Roseville Garden Drive to pick up and drop off your

children.

Use caution when using the school parking lot.

Students should walk straight home for lunch and/or

school. Stopping at the park to play is not recommended.

Parents please note that smoking on school property

(including the parking lot and sidewalks) is forbidden at

any time of day or night.

Students crossing the street must cross with the crossing

guard.

Student Safety

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Early Years and Primary

Take turns rolling dice with your child to add or

subtract numbers.

Junior and Intermediate

When cooking or baking, ask your child to help you

discover what the measurements given in grams

would be in kilograms (or the reverse).

Working at Home with Your Child in Math

Hi

Parent Tips for Math:

• Build strong, positive attitudes about math. When children feel positively engaged and successful, they

are more likely to stick with an activity or a problem to find a solution.

• Begin with activities that meet your child’s level of mathematical understanding. Early success in solving

problems will build your child’s confidence. Gradually move to activities that provide more challenge for

your child.

• If you and your child are more comfortable in a language other than English, use it. Your child will

understand concepts better in the language that he or she knows best.

From “Doing Mathematics With Your Child”

6 Questions to Ask Your Kids about School Instead of “How Was Your Day?”

1) What was your favourite class/subject today? Why?

2) What is the nicest thing you did for someone else today or that someone did for you?

3) What game did you play during gym today?

4) Who did you sit with at lunch?

5) How did your project/Science lab go?

6) Share 3 facts about your day.

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Christmas Light Safety

We would like to wish everyone a

happy and healthy holiday season!

Roseville Public School

6265 Roseville Garden Drive

Windsor, ON N8T 3B9

(519) 944-3611

Mrs. E. Topliffe, Principal

Mrs. B. Plowman,

Vice-Principal

Mrs. L. Bardwell, Secr y

• 17th Century - In Germany, candles were placed on trees.

1880 – Thomas Edison

invented the lightbulb.

1882 – The first time

lightbulbs were wired on a

strand in red, white and

blue and hung on a

Christmas tree.

1903 – GE sold Christmas

lights to consumers

costing $2000 per tree!

Christmas Light Safety

•Make sure to ask for an adult’s help when handling electrics.

•Do not leave your lights turned on when you are not home.

•Keep your tree or lights away from heat.