Principal

Mrs Sherry Morgan

Vice Principal

Ms Julia De Rose

Superintendent of Schools

Mr Clayton LaTouche

(905) 764-6830

Trustee

Mrs Anna De Bartolo

60 Wellington Street West

Aurora Ontario L4G 3H2

(905) 727-0022

Winterlude Concert 2016 2

Kindergarten Concert 2

Whatrsquos Happening at WPS 2

IndoorOutdoor Recess 2

Positive Parenting Tip 2

Movie Nights At WPS 2

Primary Holiday Concert 3

Wallace House Christmas 3

The Gift of Physical Activity 3

Dressing for Winter 4

Family Programs at the WPL 4

Holiday Mitten Tree 4

Holiday Food Drive 4

SLT Candy Gram Fundraiser 4

PFLC News 5

December Calendar 5

Inside this issue

From the Office December 2016

THE WOODBRIDGE WINDOW

Woodbridge Public School

60 Burwick Avenue Woodbridge Ontario L4L 1J7

Tel (905) 851-0102 Fax (905) 851-4707

Email woodbridgepsyrdsbca

Dear ParentsGuardians

As we approach the end of the 2016 calendar year we take time to reflect upon Woodbridgersquos community successes and our dedication to improving student achievement and well-being This past month and throughout this year beyond our continued dedica-tion to literacy and numeracy our staff and students have worked very hard to enhance our school culture emphasizing the importance of equity inclusivity and responsible citizenship Various teams within the school (Eco Club Early Act Club Student Leader-ship Team) have been working collaboratively to contribute to Woodbridgersquos positive and caring school climate

We would like to take this opportunity to thank parents for your ongoing involvement in your childrsquos education the time you have spent communicating through the agendas and the conversations you have had with staff We would also like to thank parents for their ongoing support at home Helping with homework assignments and discussing your childs school day provides opportunity for support and positive reinforcement We look forward to strengthening our partnership in the upcoming year and we welcome your

comments and feedback in regards to school improvements

The upcoming Winter Break offers a terrific opportunity for our students to enjoy the great-ness of our Canadian winter Encourage your children to play outside skate toboggan or simply play in the snow While indoors take the time to play board or card games with your children Games that involve strategic thinking enhance critical thinking skills and provide invaluable family time where you can share in the gifts that each of your children

bring to the Woodbridge community every day

On behalf of the entire staff at Woodbridge we wish all our families and community members a happy healthy and safe holiday season and all the best for the New Year

As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact us at the school

Sincerely

Mrs S Morgan Ms J De Rose

Principal Vice Principal

Winter Break

December 26 2016 to

January 6 2017

The school will be closed during

the break

Next School Council

Meeting

Monday December 5 2016

Page 2 Woodbridge Public School

Movie Nights at WPS

Movie Nights are back at Woodbridge

Public School Students are invited to enjoy

popcorn while watching a movie in the gym

Space is limited to 60 students

On Friday December 9 2016 we will be

screening the movie ldquoElfrdquo

The charge is $500student

and all proceeds will benefit

Woodbridge Public School

Please join us for our

Kindergarten Winter Concert

on

Thursday December 8 2016

at 645 pm

in the WPS Gymnasium

Please bring a nonperishable food item for

our Holiday Food Drive

IndoorOutdoor Recess Decisions

The decision to send students outside for recess or to

stay indoors is made at the time of each recess and

depends upon temperature wind chill suncloud condi-

tions and wind velocity

Students can avoid feeling uncomfortable during cold

weather by dressing in layers and by wearing hats

scarves and glovesmittens It is

always a good idea to keep a spare pair

of mitts and a change of clothing for

your child at school or in your childrsquos

backpack

Positive Parenting Tip

As the days get colder and shorter itrsquos tempting to stay inside however Participaction

has some great tips to make the most of our Canadian Winter

ldquoFor kids snow has the power to unlock a world of imagination from snow angels snow forts and snowmen the changing weather can signal the start of all new types of

outdoor games and activitiesrdquo

So layer up with snowsuits hats scarves and waterproof mittens or gloves and GET

CREATIVE

For more information please go to httpswwwparticipactioncom

Woodbridge Public School Presentshellip

Winterlude Concert 2016 featuring

WPS Junior and Intermediate Students on

Thursday December 15 2016 at 630 pm

in the WPS Gymnasium

Whatrsquos Happening at WPS

For the most current information on what is happening at

Woodbridge Public School please visit our school website

wwwyrdsbcaschoolswoodbridgeps

From the WPS home page you will have access to our

blog monthly newsletters School Cash Online tweets by

Woodbridge_PS Career Cruising and much more

Please refer to the schoolrsquos online calendar for the most

up-to-date schedule of events Simply click on

the News amp Events tab then access the

Calendar tab

Page 2 Woodbridge Public School

Movie Nights at WPS

Movie Nights are back at Woodbridge

Public School Students are invited to enjoy

popcorn while watching a movie in the gym

Space is limited to 60 students

On Friday December 9 2016 we will be

screening the movie ldquoElfrdquo

The charge is $500student

and all proceeds will benefit

Woodbridge Public School

Please join us for our

Kindergarten Winter Concert

on

Thursday December 8 2016

at 645 pm

in the WPS Gymnasium

Please bring a nonperishable food item for

our Holiday Food Drive

IndoorOutdoor Recess Decisions

The decision to send students outside for recess or to

stay indoors is made at the time of each recess and

depends upon temperature wind chill suncloud condi-

tions and wind velocity

Students can avoid feeling uncomfortable during cold

weather by dressing in layers and by wearing hats

scarves and glovesmittens It is

always a good idea to keep a spare pair

of mitts and a change of clothing for

your child at school or in your childrsquos

backpack

Positive Parenting Tip

As the days get colder and shorter itrsquos tempting to stay inside however Participaction

has some great tips to make the most of our Canadian Winter

ldquoFor kids snow has the power to unlock a world of imagination from snow angels snow forts and snowmen the changing weather can signal the start of all new types of

outdoor games and activitiesrdquo

So layer up with snowsuits hats scarves and waterproof mittens or gloves and GET

CREATIVE

For more information please go to httpswwwparticipactioncom

Woodbridge Public School Presentshellip

Winterlude Concert 2016 featuring

WPS Junior and Intermediate Students on

Thursday December 15 2016 at 630 pm

in the WPS Gymnasium

Whatrsquos Happening at WPS

For the most current information on what is happening at

Woodbridge Public School please visit our school website

wwwyrdsbcaschoolswoodbridgeps

From the WPS home page you will have access to our

blog monthly newsletters School Cash Online tweets by

Woodbridge_PS Career Cruising and much more

Please refer to the schoolrsquos online calendar for the most

up-to-date schedule of events Simply click on

the News amp Events tab then access the

Calendar tab

Page 3 Woodbridge Public School

Celebrate a Victorian Christmas

at

The Historic Wallace House

on

Saturday December 3 2016

from

1 pm ndash 5 pm

Open House childrenrsquos crafts letters to Santa

horse drawn wagon rides refreshments Victorian

traditions Rotary BBQ visit from Santa and more

Please bring an item for the food bank

A Donation of $2 per person is appreciated

Historic Wallace House

137 Woodbridge Ave Woodbridge 416 697 8246

Woodbridge Public School

Presents the Holiday Musical

ldquoMelton the Warm-Hearted Snowmanrdquo

Featuring the Grade 1

Grade 2 and Grade 3 students

Please join us in the WPS Gymnasium

on

Tuesday December 13 2016

at 645 pm

Please bring a nonperishable food item for our

Holiday Food Drive

Page 4 Woodbridge Public School

Holiday Mitten Tree

Itrsquos time for the annual Mitten Tree

This holiday season we are asking for

donations of new mittens gloves and

hats in varying sizes We will be

collecting these items from December

1st to December 23rd

During the month of December the

hats mittens and gloves will be hung

on the holiday tree in the front foyer These items will be

available for use by our students during the winter season

Having these on hand allows us to provide replacements

quickly should the need arise

Winter jackets and snow pants are also

needed by our students Please donate

clean gently used winter outerwear to

the school for student use

Thank you for supporting the students at

WPS

Family Programs at the Woodbridge

Public Library

Family Movie

Enjoy a movie with your family while you share time

together Itrsquos fun for kids and parents Watch our family-

oriented feature films on the big screen

Saturday December 3 10 17 2016 at

200 pm

Family Storytime

Spend time together enjoying great stories songs and

rhymes Fun for the whole family

Thursdays at 645 pm (no program Dec

2916 Jan 517)

Holiday Food Drive

WPS School Council has partnered with the Vaughan

Food Bank to collect food and other items for families in

need We will be collecting nonperishable foods and other

items until December 16 2016

Please forward canned foods dry goods jarred items

toiletry and household items to the school checking for all

expiry dates

Donrsquot forget to bring a nonperishable item to

one of our Holiday concerts Thank you for

supporting our community

SLT Candy Gram Fundraiser

The Student Leadership Team (SLT) is selling candy

grams in December Monies raised will be used to

purchase toys which will then be dropped off at our local

Fire Station (in support of the Vaughan Food Bank)

Woodbridge PS will also accept donations of

new unwrapped toys until December 16th

They too will be taken to Fire Station 73

Thank you for your help in making this

initiative a success

Page 4 Woodbridge Public School

Holiday Mitten Tree

Itrsquos time for the annual Mitten Tree

This holiday season we are asking for

donations of new mittens gloves and

hats in varying sizes We will be

collecting these items from December

1st to December 23rd

During the month of December the

hats mittens and gloves will be hung

on the holiday tree in the front foyer These items will be

available for use by our students during the winter season

Having these on hand allows us to provide replacements

quickly should the need arise

Winter jackets and snow pants are also

needed by our students Please donate

clean gently used winter outerwear to

the school for student use

Thank you for supporting the students at

WPS

Family Programs at the Woodbridge

Public Library

Family Movie

Enjoy a movie with your family while you share time

together Itrsquos fun for kids and parents Watch our family-

oriented feature films on the big screen

Saturday December 3 10 17 2016 at

200 pm

Family Storytime

Spend time together enjoying great stories songs and

rhymes Fun for the whole family

Thursdays at 645 pm (no program Dec

2916 Jan 517)

Holiday Food Drive

WPS School Council has partnered with the Vaughan

Food Bank to collect food and other items for families in

need We will be collecting nonperishable foods and other

items until December 16 2016

Please forward canned foods dry goods jarred items

toiletry and household items to the school checking for all

expiry dates

Donrsquot forget to bring a nonperishable item to

one of our Holiday concerts Thank you for

supporting our community

SLT Candy Gram Fundraiser

The Student Leadership Team (SLT) is selling candy

grams in December Monies raised will be used to

purchase toys which will then be dropped off at our local

Fire Station (in support of the Vaughan Food Bank)

Woodbridge PS will also accept donations of

new unwrapped toys until December 16th

They too will be taken to Fire Station 73

Thank you for your help in making this

initiative a success

Page 5 Woodbridge Public School

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sun Sat

1 Gr 6-8 students to

TDCHS (pm)

2 Gr 2 (Dorval)

students to BORC

3

5 Gr 2 (Thomson and Ali) students to BORC

School Council

Meeting 630 pm

in the Library

6 Gr 4 (Foley) students to BORC

7 Gr 4 (Sapra) students to BORC

8 Gr 7 (Leone amp

Nguyen) students to

BORC

Kindergarten Winter

Concert 645 pm

9 Pajama Day

Movie NightmdashrdquoElfrdquo 315-530 pm

4 10

12 Gr 7 (Murtha

and Roberts)

students to BORC

13 Primary Holiday

Concert 645 pm

14

15 JrInt Winterlude

Concert 630 pm

16 Snowflake Dance for

K-6 students

11 17

19

20

21

22

23 Holiday Sing-a-long

Parents are welcome

to attend (am)

Holiday Dance ndash

Gr7amp8 (pm)

18 24

26

Winter Break

27

28

29

30

25

Christmas

December 2016

News from the Woodbridge Parenting and Family Literacy Centre

Itrsquos Holiday Time in the PFLC

Please join us in Room 120 for the following Special Events

Art the Centre -Pastels ndashDecember 5th

Pot Luck Party ndash December 8th

Parent Worker Samina Mohiuddin No cost or registration required

Open Every school day between 900 am ndash 100 pm Snacks are provided for the children