Items of Interest

STEM NIGHT

Thank you to all parents, students, staff and community

members for attending Central Park’s STEM NIGHT. We had a

tremendous turnout with a positive buzz about all things STEM.

It was great to see parents as involved as students at the

various activities. At Central Park we continue to emphasize

that students need to acquire and

develop transferable skills

that will serve them

well with all future

endeavours in a

world that is always

evolving. It was great

to see students

demonstrate problem

solving, collaboration, persevervrance, critical thinking and

innovation. These are the skills that will prepare them well for

the challenges and barriers that lie ahead.

Special thanks to our School Council who have supported our

technology requests with their fundraising dollars. The school is

in the midst of acquiring additional chromobooks, LCD

projectors, LEGO Robotics, LEGO mechanics and Bots in an

u p d a t e December 5, 2017

Central Park P.S.

100 Central Park Drive, Markham ON L3P 7G2

Phone : 905-940-1444, Fax: 905-940-1455, email: central.park.ps@yrdsb.ca

website: www.centralpark.ps.yrdsb.ca Twitter: @CPPSMarkham

Upcoming

Items:

Olde Tyme Christmas Parade –

Dec 1

Hour of Code – Dec 4 to 10

Toy &Food Drive – Dec 4 to 15

FDK Winter Concert – Dec 14 @

12p.m. – Families are welcomed

Markville S.S. – Grade 8 Open

House – Dec 13th

MADD Presentation – Dec 18

Celebration in Song – Dec 19

Last Day of School – Dec 22

First Day Back to School – Jan 8

School Council

The next school council

meeting will be held on

Tuesday Jan. 9th from 6:30-

8pm in the Central Park

Learning Commons. All

Parents are welcome.

Remaining Council

Meeting Dates:

Jan. 9, Feb. 6,

Apr. 3 (tentative), May 1 &

Jun. 5

http://bit.ly/CPPS_School_

Council

effort to support our current modern learning and teaching

practices.

Hour of Code will take place from Dec. 4 – 10. The Hour of

Code started as a one-hour introduction to computer science,

designed to demystify "code", to show that anybody can learn

the basics, and to broaden participation in the field of

computer science. It has since become a worldwide effort to

celebrate computer science, starting with 1-hour coding

activities but expanding to all sorts of community efforts.

Check out the tutorials and activities. This grassroots campaign

is supported by over 400 partners and 200,000 educators

worldwide.

Youth Supporting Youth

The Social Justice League and the Athletic Council are running

a Toy Drive campaign in support of the children at Sick Kids

Hospital. We hope to make a difference in the lives of children

with your generous donations. We are looking to collect small

item, stocking stuffer type toys (ex. fidget toys, rubics cube,

crayons, colouring books, etc.). We are also conducting a

food drive of non-perishable food items in support of our local

food bank. Please ensure that items donated are not nearing

their expiry date. This time of year can be happy time for

many and challenging for some. We wish to instill the spirit of

giving in our students so that they realize the value in

supporting those in our community who are in need. Thank

you in advance for your support and generosity.

Grade 8 Open House @ Markville S.S. – Dec. 13th,

6:30 p.m.

Grade 8 students and their parents are encouraged to attend

Markville Secondary School’s open house to gain a better

understanding of what lies ahead for CPPS students

transitioning into high school. All students will initially register

with their home school – Markville, even if students plan to

transfer to another high school. It is advised that all families

make an effort to attend the open house to tour the school,

ask questions and learn more about current school initiatives.

This will also be a good opportunity to inquiry about transfer

protocols for those entertaining other high school options.

NO McDonald’s or Tim Hortons Products at School

Central Park is a peanut free environment due to the numerous

students who may suffer the effects of anaphalaxis – a deathly

reaction to allergens such as peanuts or peanut by-products. These

establishments (McDonald’s and Tim Hortons) no longer ensure that

their products are peanut-free in which case we kindly ask that

families respect the safety of our children and not send these food

items to school. Thank you for your consideration and understanding.

Flu season is nearly here. Be prepared by getting the flu shot as

early as possible.

How can the flu be avoided?

• Get the flu shot!

• Wash your hands well and often with soap and warm water.

If soap and water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based

hand sanitizer

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or

sneeze and throw the tissue out immediately. Wash your

hands afterward. Cough into your upper sleeve if you don’t

have a tissue.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

• Avoid large crowds and stay home when you are sick

• Keep common surfaces and items clean and disinfected

Come to School Dress for the Weather

During the cold winter months, students can stay warm by

wearing layers of loose-fitting clothing, a hat, scarf, and mittens

or gloves. If students walk to school, bright coloured and

reflective pieces of clothing help make them visible to

motorists and traffic. Students should also consider bringing

extra pants and socks in case they get wet.

The principal decides at the time of each recess whether

students will remain inside, or go out for shortened or full period

recess by keeping a close eye on weather conditions,

including temperature, wind chill, sun/cloud conditions and

wind velocity. Send your child to school dressed and ready for

outdoor play. Students will be supervised in their classroom

during recess and lunch hour whenever an indoor recess is

necessary.