North Kipling JMS Newsletter

February 2012

School Address

2 Rowntree Road

Toronto, M9V 5C7

Tel: (416) 394-6340

Fax: (416) 394-6344

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Principal

Lesa Semcesen

Vice Principals

David Cassar

Rogene Reid

Administration

Office Staff

Kathy Mets

Jill Miles

Carmela Caputo

School Council

Chair

Bhavisha Kapadia

Ward 1 Trustee

John Hasting

(416) 397-3077

Superintendent

Annie Appleby

(416) 394-2028

Director of

Education

Chris Spence

Message From Vice Principal- Rogene Reid

A belated Happy New Year and welcome back to school! The February newsletter has several important events that need mentioning. Details may be found elsewhere in this newsletter.

The month of January brought promise of a New Year and excitement. At North Kipling JMS we continue to enrich our students with opportunities to develop their self through our curriculum, athletics, and an assortment of school-based activities. The participation and leadership of our staff and students in these endeavors are truly appreciated. Together, our school community is fostering an environment where students feel they can belong, and where all students have opportunities to reach their potential. We are dedicated to ensuring our students are “happy, safe, and learning.” As we look ahead to a school year of hope and success, let us remember that our efforts at school and home are part of this journey.

We would like to welcome Ms. Dhindra who is replacing Mrs. Rehemtula while she is on maternity leave.

A warm welcome back to Mrs. Toor and Mrs. Haider as they have returned to their teaching duties. Mr. Fernandes will be covering Mrs. Rai’s class until March Break

Some reminders:

The Parent Council Meeting, will take place on February 8th (7:00-8:00pm).

Finally, I feel honoured in joining a wonderfully effective and vibrant team of educators for serving our student body-your children. I am happy to support your children and help them experience success for which education and character building are essential components. I look forward to continuing to work and collaborate with the staff, students and parents/guardians in the North Kipling community to maximize student success. Please do make it a point to come in regularly and meet with me (Ms. Reid), Mr. Cassar and Mrs. Semcesen. Let us continue to know each other and discuss how we can support your child even better. Your suggestions are vital for our success! These will greatly enhance the impact of gains made.

Kindergarten registration for the fall – Wednesday Feb. 8th – 9:30 to 11:30am

Thursday Feb 9th – 2:00 to 7pm

Please call the school office to book an appointment, 416 394-6340

North Kipling’s Winter Concert

The students at North Kipling presented to their parents, the culmination of their first term efforts in art, dance and music on Jan 26th. Thank you to all the students and teachers who participated. A special thanks goes to Mr. Samijlo who chaired the committee and prepared many of the class music presentations and Ms. Orszulik who assembled the student technical team. The work of all the students and teachers is much appreciated by the administration and the parents as well. We received many positive comments about how the event as well. Thanks also goes out to the teachers and students involved with the clothing drive. Hopefully people saved some money and gave back to the school at the same time!

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is now accepting applications for

boys who will be in

Grades 4 to 6 in September 2012.

Online applications may be submitted at www.tdsb.on.ca/academieswww.tdsb.on.ca/academieswww.tdsb.on.ca/academieswww.tdsb.on.ca/academies

Submission Deadline: February 17, 2012

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Please join us in the school library

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at 7:00 pmat 7:00 pmat 7:00 pmat 7:00 pm

at

The Elms Junior Middle School

45 Golfdown Drive

Toronto, ON M9W 2H8

TEAMWORK—OFFICE AND PARENTS

WHEN ENTERING THE SCHOOL YOU MUST REPORT OT THE OFFICE FIRST.

When you visit the office, we would ask that you use a quiet voice and wait patiently. We will assist you as soon as possible.

CELL phones are not to be used in the office.

It is our aim at North Kipling JMS office to provide a safe and caring environment for all students, staff, and parents. In order

to do this we would request your support in the following.

1. If your child is absent from school, please call 416 394 7214 and press 1. Please leave your child’s full name, teacher’s

name and reason for the absence.

2. If you change your telephone number or address please inform us as soon as possible. It is important we are able to reach

you if there is an emergency or your child's teacher has a praise or a concern they wish to communicate with you.

3. If you have changed your status in Canada from for example permanent resident to citizen, we need to see the

documentation in order to change it in our records.

4. If you need to withdraw your child early, you should write a note in your child’s planner. When you arrive at the office, please inform the secretary of your child’s name, child’s teacher and reason for signing them out. We will post this to the

sign out sheet. We will call your child down for you. Please wait for them by the front doors.

5. If you have an appointment with you child’s teacher, please inform the office, please sign in the visitors book and obtain a

visitor’s badge. We will call the teacher.

6. If it is absolutely necessary that you are bring your child’s lunch, please place your child’s name on the lunch and leave it

on the table outside the office.

7. Please note that students should be picked up at their regular dismissal doors. If you arrive early, you should wait for them

outside these doors.

Some Messages from the Leaders of the PALs Program

We were trained by Ms. Dundar, Mr. Robertson, Mme Maybee and Ms. Patel. We learned how to play some fun outdoor games. At recess time we teach students in grades 1 to 6. We are positive and responsible kids. We want

North Kipling to be a fun, safe place. By: Victoria

Playground leaders wear yellow vests at recess time. If a student is bored, we can help teach them new games to play. There are about 10 people wearing vests every recess. There are 4 PALS in every classroom from grades 1 to

6. By: Hailie

As a playground PAL, here is one game we learned. It is called pirate ship. There is one captain who gives out commands like, “Sweep!” or ‘Deck!” or “Captain’s coming!”. Every command has a

different action to follow. By: Sarmad

The goal of the (Playground Activity Leaders) PALs Program is to engage students in fun activities. This helps to create an inclusive place for students, teach social skills, and hopefully, decrease some of the schoolyard conflicts like fighting and

bullying. Encourage your child to seek out a playground PAL.

A message from the Caring and Safe Schools Committee:

North Kipling JMS Girls’

Basketball

This year’s grade 8 girls’ basketball team played

against three other basketball teams from other

schools competitively on Dec. 2nd/11. The “NK Girl

Ballers” made North Kipling proud as they tied with

one school and played their best against the two

others! As a result of an amazingly skilled and

dedicated coach with 3+ hours of fitness training and

skill development a week, we were able to form this

fantastic team and succeed in all our goals! Our team

was the most unique due to the large amount of

players and skilled age range. On behalf of our team

I would like to thank all of our great supporters and

of course our incredible coach Ms. Patterson, whom without – none of this could be possible. To show our appreciation

for Ms. Patterson, one teammate purchased a basketball on the team’s behalf, which we all signed and gave to Ms.

Patterson (you can now find that basketball displayed in Ms. Patterson’s room). Another teammate purchased a

chocolate cake for Ms. Patterson and the team for our basketball celebration of success

party. On January 23rd, our team headed to the Hoop Dome for a friendly tournament

against other basketball teams in Toronto all day; it was a

fun and memorable day. The brilliant players of this team

were: Teija, Alyssa, Hilai, Kamiel, Roosenika, Fatima,

Kadrea, Anita, Ifwa, Rubeena, Fatuma, Liana, Melissa,

Lidya, Shahad, Shashell, Jayda, Benita, and Alyssa. Ms.

Patterson also coaches a boys’ team who equally

appreciate her passion for sports and her dedication to

student success!