OCTOber 2019 - Peel District School Board...OCTOber 2019 Principal: Jennifer Robinson...

OCTOber 2019

Principal Jennifer Robinson Vice-Principal Debbie White Office Manager Marinka Hilton Office Assistants Kavita Mahadeo Lisa Cohen Guidance Counselor Viviana Millones-Solorzano Superintendent Mrs P Daws (905-451-2862) Ext 4230 Trustee Ms Balbir Sohi (416-828-4330)

Principalrsquos Message

Greetings Beryl Ford Families The 2019-2020 school year is off to a fantastic start Our students and staff have settled into the school year following the Reorganization Day on September 24

th This year we were in the fortunate position not to lose any

teaching staff however we were required to form new combined grade classes Families of students were notified either by letter or through a phone call from me

This year we have continued the House Team initiative that we began during the 2018-2019 school year Each staff member and student is a member of one of the following teams Orca Whales Bison Moose Wolves Polar Bears or Falcons We held our very exciting House Team kick-off assembly on September 13

th During the

assembly we were all eager to see the new mascots for each team as well as the new House Team flags which will soon be displayed in our school forum School Spirit is alive and well at Beryl Ford and we are all enthusiastic about earning points for our teams

Throughout the month of September staff and students focused on learning about and demonstrating the character trait of inclusivity Students learned that being inclusive means treating everyone fairly and equitably I was pleased to see so many of our student earning the inclusive award at the end of September In October we will focus on what it means to be responsible

September also saw our Fall Open House and the community turnout was fabulous Thank you to all of the families who were able to meet the teacher in Kindergarten through Grade 6 and to those intermediate families who attended our Secondary Parent Information Session in the gymnasium Our resident guidance counselor Mrs Solorzano is available to meet with families to discuss planning for secondary school Please reach out to her at the school (extension 422) if you have questions or would like to arrange a meeting Thank you also to the students and their families for supporting our annual Book Fair Funds raised from the Book Fair will go directly back to our library for the purchase of learning materials

In September students were eager to participate in the many clubs and leadership opportunities that have already begun Some of these include Library Leaders Hall Patrollers Me to We Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Senior Soccer Cross Country Flag Football and Senior Choir I had a pair of keen Grade 6 students write me a persuasive essay about initiating a Yoyo club at Beryl Ford Public School and I am pleased to say that I will be supporting their initiative The Yoyorsquos and accessories are on order and the Grade 6 Yoyo club will soon begin

Principalrsquos Messagehellipcontrsquodhellip

Towards the end of September we received our schools EQAO scores and we are pleased to share the following results

Grade Reading Writing Mathematics

3 81 69 63

6 91 94 78

The percentage indicates how many students achieved at or above the provincial standard (eg students who achieved a Level 3 or 4)

Parents and guardians of students who completed the EQAO assessment last school year will have received an envelope from the school containing their childrsquos individual EQAO scores

At the end of September we also held our first School Council meeting of the year The following council members were acclaimed this year Sukhbinder Brar ndash Co-Chair Aman Randhawa ndash Co-Chair Vacant Role ndash Secretary Jennifer Ruoso ndash Treasurer Kapil Vaidya and Puvana Sivathas ndash Parent Members Our Beryl Ford Public School Council members are a hardworking dedicated team that support the schoolrsquos efforts through consultation advice and fundraising efforts We are always looking for additional parents and guardians to attend our meetings and support our collective efforts Please consider attending the following meetings

December 12 2019 at 600 pm April 2 2020 at 600 pm May 14 at 600 pm

Each of the meetings is held in the schoolrsquos staffroom and we would be pleased to see more participants at the December meeting

The Beryl Ford Public School community has much to look forward to during the upcoming month October 2nd

is Walking Wednesday and students who walk to school will receive a point for their own House Team Additionally October 2

nd is also our Terry Fox Walk and you will see the students walking throughout the

community with their House Team wearing their House Colours

In October we will also see the start of the Counting on You a before and after school learning program for intermediate students Picture day will be held on October 8

th and we will be sending home reminders as this

date approaches Our Grade 7 and 8 students will also participate in a workshop run by TVO on their Mathify resource Mathify is an after school math tutoring help program which is available through live chat online This is a very supportive resource for our students

Please note that our Beryl Ford PS webstore is now open You can access the store through the following link httpwwwschoolwearcabfp You can purchase a variety of Beryl Ford clothing items through the store if you are interested

As always safety is of the highest importance for the Beryl Ford community Please review the following reminders to help ensure a safe school environment at our school

- Cross the street only at Natronia Trail and Education Road with the crossing guard Students should never

cross the street at Franktown Drive or Idaho Road as there is no crosswalk at these locations - When using the Kiss and Ride drop off lanes drop off your child at the curb side students should not exit

into the traffic lanes or walk across live traffic lanes - We are a lsquoScent Freersquo school and as such please ensure your child is not wearing any type of body spray or

perfume to school in order to ensure the comfort of everyone - Be mindful that we have many students with life-threatening allergies and food sent in as treats cannot be

accepted instead consider sending non-edible items such as pencils or stickers for celebrations - In the interest of safety student lunches are now delivered to classrooms by our Community Class Please

be sure to drop off snacks by 1015 am and lunches by 1215 pm to ensure that your child receives their food in a timely fashion

We are looking forward to another exciting and educational month at Beryl Ford Public School

Ms Robinson Principal

OCTOber Sunday

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Day 5

2

International Walk to School Day 920 Terry Fox Walk Day 1

3

Day 2

4

Day 3

5

6 Online Pizza Orders for October Closed

7

Day 4

8

Picture Day

Day 5

9 SUB DAY

Day 1

10 PIZZA DAY

Day 2

11

PA Day No School For Students

12

13

14

Thanksgiving Day

15

Day 3

16 SUB DAY

Day 4

17 PIZZA DAY

Day 5

18

Day 1

19

20 21

Day 2

22

Day 3

23 SUB DAY

Day 4

24 PIZZA DAY

Go Purple Day (Wear Purple) Day 5

25

Day 1

26

27 Online Sub Orders for November Closed

28

Day 2

29

Day 3

30 SUB DAY

Day 4

31 PIZZA DAY

1000 Halloween

Parade Day 5

School Success at Beryl Ford Public School Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year We are looking forward to a successful school year for all students and we are delighted to share with you our school vision for this year We will continue to set high expectations for all students and staff and we are committed to continue focusing on creating a school that is equitable inclusive and safe for all

Both the Numeracy and Literacy teams will focus on a variety of initiatives including Mathematics Collaborative Inquiries which support key learning in culturally responsive pedagogy We Rise Together and Empowering Modern Learners There is an explicit focus on solving mathematical problems using concrete tools and an explicit teaching of Math instructional language and vocabulary across all grade levels

In Literacy students will continue to be exposed to reading strategies that will empower them as modern learners With an emphasis on student wellness togetherness and happiness the Climate Team will implement house teams and we will continue to focus on initiatives that support We Rise Together Gender Identity and Indigenous Education

We thank you for your continuous partnership our students are successful because of your support Families be on the lookout for your invitation to school events we are thrilled to have you as our partner and we look forward to a successful and fun-filled school year We thank all families and continue to encourage families to be involved with the work of student success at Beryl Ford

Breakfast Program

The Ontario Student Nutrition Program is once again being offered this year The program will provide nutritious breakfasts and snacks to our students to support their learning and healthy development If you would like for your child(ren) to participate in this program please request a permission form from the office If you would like to make an online donation towards our Nutrition Program it is available on School Cash Online Thank you so much for your contribution to this program

Ready Set High School A Parents Guide to High School Get ready for what could be the most exciting and important years your teen spends in school For the first time teens will have to make choices about what they will study and what career pathway to choose

Whatever path your teen chooses we want to make sure your entire family is ready to meet the challenges and embrace the many opportunities that await your teen upon graduation Our Parentrsquos Guide to High School will provide you with a snapshot of what you need to know to help your teen be successful To view the online booklet visit wwwpeelschoolsorgparentshelpyourchildparentguide

For more ways on helping your teen make a smooth transition visit wwwpeelschoolsorgparentshelpyourchild

Beryl Ford celebrates Islamic Heritage Month

On April 9 2019 as part of the boardrsquos commitment to equity and inclusion the Peel board approved a motion to recognize and celebrate Islamic Heritage Month in October In addition to Islamic Heritage Month the Peel board also approved motions to recognize and celebrate Indigenous Heritage Month and Hindu Heritage Month in November Sikh Heritage Month in April and Jewish Heritage Month in May The board will continue to recognize Black History Month in February Asian Heritage Month in May and Pride Month in June

The Government of Canada first established October as Islamic History Month in 2007 while the Province of Ontario declared the month of October as Islamic Heritage Month in 2016

During Islamic Heritage Month schools across Peel will participate in a number of activities that recognize and celebrate the rich heritage history culture and contributions of Muslim Canadians as well as Muslim communities from around the world

Here is a list of events happening at Beryl Ford

Daily E- Announcements Teachers will be given activitiesresources to share with their students

Beryl Ford Public School recognized Orange Shirt Day on Sept 27

First launched in 2013 in Williams Lake Orange Shirt Day commemorates the history and the legacy of residential schools and the strength and fortitude of residential school Survivors and their descendants

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) has issued 94 Calls to Action which include calls for schools and communities to teach students about Canadarsquos history of residential schools Addressing the TRCrsquos Calls to Action are embedded in the Peel boardrsquos commitments to achieve inclusion for all through continuous progress on equity These commitments are captured in the Boardrsquos Plan for Student Success The board is proud to support Orange Shirt Day to help engage students in learning about the Residential School System and its legacy in Canada

For more information on Orange Shirt Day visit wwworangeshirtdayorg

Although Orange Shirt Day was on Monday Sept 30 2019 our school commemorated the day on Friday Sept 27 2019 Students were encouraged to wear orange shirts at school in recognition of the day Here is a list of events that happened at Beryl Ford

Daily E - Announcements Wearing Orange on Friday September 27 2019 Display in LLC

Becoming Aware of Your Own Self-Care From the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team

Taking care of oneself is crucial and necessary for everyday well-being and stress management This applies to children youth and adults For students who are managing multiple transitions their daily workload tests and deadlines as well as navigating peer relationships coping comes easier when their basic needs are met For parents educators and other adults who take on caring roles caring for others comes easier when our basic needs are attended to as well Consider the following areas of self-care

Eat We all need to refuel If you are under a lot of stress be mindful of the foods you choose Keep a healthy snack nearby so that you can refuel easily and avoid being ldquohangryrdquo

Sleep Aim to get seven to nine hours of sleep each night Research has shown that getting five hours or less of sleep a night can create health problems Getting enough sleep also helps you to better deal with the stresses of everyday life

Drink Drink a lot of water and consider decreasing or discontinuing caffeine intake Our bodyrsquos response to caffeine can mimic a stress reaction and can cause you to feel nervous or contribute to sleeping difficulties

Move The positive effects of being physically active are astounding It increases your energy enhances your immune system reduces insomnia stimulates brain growth and acts as an anti-depressant You can achieve these benefits by as little as a 30-minute walk

Connect Strong social connections are one of the most powerful influences on our well-being Those who are dedicated to spending time with family and friends show the highest levels of happiness If you canrsquot see your loved ones every day you can still leave a note send an email or make a phone call

Pause Be sure to take time for yourself during the day Take a few deep breaths meditate do a few stretches take a brisk walk or do some other activity that helps you feel restored What area(s) of self-care do you find easy to prioritize What area(s) are most difficult What one area could you work on improving over the next month or so Consider discussing these areas with your family members Perhaps individual family members may want to set a personal goal or the entire family may want to work on a shared family goal Also remember to repeat Research has shown that it takes approximately 21 days to establish a new habit or routine By focusing on just one self-care practice for the next month it is much more likely that you will incorporate this practice into your daily routine over the long term For updates and to follow along with the work of the PDSB Mental Health Resource Team find them on Twitter MHRTPeel Adapted from School Mental Health Ontario (2018) tipsheet ldquoPersonal Resiliency The Basics of Self-

Carerdquo

Regional Learning Choices programs unlock passions

Regional Learning Choices Programs offered by the Peel District School Board empower students by providing them with opportunities to develop and explore skills in a particular area of interest Regional programs are open to all students who meet the criteria for acceptance Students and their families are encouraged to attend the information night for the program of their choice to receive more information about the program and application details

Transportation is not provided for students in regional programs If students have been accepted into a regional program and they live within the school boundary they are eligible for busing only if they meet the distance criteria outlined in the boardrsquos Transportation Policy 39

All regional programs include annual fees including a non-refundable $40 application fee except the Regional Skilled Trades and Transportation Engineering and Technology programs which are offered at no cost

Important dates to note

Applications open Applications close

ELEMENTARY Jan 27 2020 at 830 am Feb 10 2020 at 3 pm

SECONDARY Nov 11 2019 at 830 am Nov 25 2019 at 3 pm

Programs Schools offered at Starts in grade

6 7 9

Actively in Motion (AIM) Royal Orchard MS

Advanced Placement Central Peel SS John Fraser SS

Arts Earnscliffe Sr PS (starts in grade 6) Queen Elizabeth Sr PS (starts in grade 7) Cawthra Park SS Mayfield SS

Arts and Technology Morning Star MS

Graphic Design Management TL Kennedy SS

International Baccalaureate Bristol Rd MS WG Davis Sr PS Erindale SS Glenforest SS Harold M Brathwaite SS Turner Fenton SS

International Business and Technology

Allan A Martin Sr PS Lisgar MS Williams Pkwy Sr PS Meadowvale SS North Park SS TL Kennedy SS

International and Executive Leadership Academy

TL Kennedy SS

Regional Skilled Trades Judith Nyman (starting in September 2020) West Credit SS

SciTech Centennial Sr PS Macville PS Tomken Rd MS Chinguacousy SS Port Credit SS

Sports Applewood Heights SS

Strings Central Peel SS Port Credit SS

Truck and Coach Engineering and Technology

Bramalea SS

For more information about program information nights busing fees and the application process visit wwwpeelschoolsorgRegionalPrograms

Engage Educate Empower Speakers Series

After 18 years the Peel District School Board is revamping its annual parent conference After hearing from participants we are changing the traditional full-day workshop model to a multi-evening speaker series focused on a specific subject where parents and caregivers will hear from a keynote speaker followed by a panel who will take audience questions We will also invite Peel board departments groups and community partners to share their information in an exhibitor area The Engage Educate Empower Speaker Series is co-presented by the Peel Elementary Teachersrsquo Local Without their support this free learning event for parentscaregivers would not be possible

Date and Time Location Topic and Speaker

Monday Nov 4 2019 5 to 8 pm

HJA Brown Education Centre 5650 Hurontario St Mississauga

Digital citizenship and online safety featuring Jesse Miller

Wednesday Jan 22 2020

Chinguacousy Secondary School 1370 Williams Pkwy Brampton

TBA

Wednesday Feb 26 2020

Mayfield Secondary School 5000 Mayfield Rd Caledon East

TBA

These free events are open to all Peel board parents of students at all grade levels Reserve your spot for the first session starting Oct 7 2019 at wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsconference

Videotaping on school premises

While on school premises the Peel District School Board is responsible for the protection of students and their privacy In honour of our commitment to privacy and safety we request that the use of audio andor visual (video) recording equipment not be permitted unless authorized by school teaching or administrative staff prior to the recording being made This includes the use of cellphones for recording your child on school property We thank you kindly for your continued cooperation

Jump start your future with Explore High Skills

Explore High Skills is a Peel District School Board pathway program that allows secondary schools with Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs to offer a unique specialized program choice for grade 9 and 10 students These sector-related programs are available to students in all skill levels and in

all pathways Specialized programs in grade 9 like Explore High Skills provide unique learning experiences to engage students as they transition to high school Students can focus their learning on an area of interest as they build self-confidence learn essential skills and develop a sense of belonging in school and in the community To enroll in the Explore High Skills program students will indicate their interest when selecting high school courses in the fall For more information about the program and participating schools go to wwwpeelschoolsorgExploreHighSkills

Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for student athletes artists

Does your childteen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly The Peel District School Boardrsquos Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexible timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice competition rehearsal andor performance schedules

Peel Region High Performers Program is offered at

Britannia Public School (grades 4 to 5)

Dolphin Sr Public School (grades 6 to 8)

Mississauga Secondary School (grades 9 to 12)

Information nights will be offered as follows

Location Information Night

Britannia Public School Nov 7 2019 from 630 to 8 pm

Dolphin Sr Public School Nov 6 2019 from 630 to 8 pm

Mississauga Secondary School Nov 5 2019 from 630 to 8 pm

For more information visit wwwpeelschoolsorgHighPerformers

Registration open ndash Continuing Education International Languages program for K-12 students

The opportunity to study a language in addition to English and French can benefit all students society in general and an increasingly independent world including

students with no prior knowledge of a particular language

students whose first language is English or French and who wish to study their home languages as a second or third language

students whose first language is their home language

The International Languages program is based on oral communications reading and writing in languages other than English or French Grammar and language knowledge are incorporated into each of the three skill areas Any student who is currently enrolled in a Peel District School Board elementary or secondary school is eligible to attend

Classes operate each Saturday from mid-September to mid-June except for holiday weekends and school vacations Credit classes are 35 hours per day and run from 9 am to 1230 pm Elementary classes are 25 hours per day and run from 10 am to 1230 pm Registration is currently open In partnership with School-day Continuing Education offers an online cashless registration process Please visit wwwpeelschoolsorgcontedil for further information

Get involved in your childrsquos education

Research shows parent involvement positively affects student success Becoming more involved brings many benefits You will get to know teachers the principal and other parents better You will be able to share your talents experiences and ideas You will inspire youthmdashand be inspired by them You will show your child how much you value education You will gain insights that can help you to boost your childs learning And you could develop skills and knowledge that can help you in your own career

There are many ways to be involved Attending the Peel District School Boards annual parent conference volunteering at your childs school talking to your teen about their school day and reading with your child at night are all forms of parent involvement Visit wwwpeelschoolsorgparentsinvolved to learn more

Peel high school information nights start this fall

Learn about the Peel District School Board advantage and your local Peel board secondary school at an upcoming parent information night For dates and times visit wwwpeelschoolsorgschoolsinformationnights or call the school directly To find out which secondary school your teen will attend call 905-890-10101-800-668-1146 ext 2212 or visit wwwpeelschoolsorgschoolsfindyourschool Please note that dates and times are subject to change For the most up-to-date information please contact the school directly

Peel board recognizes Peel Principals and Vice-Principalsrsquo Day on Oct 2

In 2018 the board of trustees declared the second Wednesday of October as Peel Principals and Vice-Principalsrsquo Day This year due to a holy day conflict this date will be celebrated on Oct 2 This day allows the community to recognize the important work of principals and vice-principals and to acknowledge the lasting contributions that they make in the lives of students families and community members Take a moment to let your principal and vice-principal know they are truly appreciated

Celebrate Teachersrsquo Recognition Day in Peel Since 1994 parents and students from around the world have celebrated World Teachersrsquo Day to commemorate the work of teachers and their contributions to society On Oct 4 take the time to let your childs teacher know he or she is truly appreciated Thank your childs teacher and let them know they are making a difference

Oct 23 opportunity to say lsquothanksrsquo to bus drivers

Peel schools will pay tribute to bus drivers on Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Oct 23 2019 The day will be celebrated with special activities and events that provide teachers students and parents an opportunity to thank the people who safely transport over 36000 students to and from school each day If your child rides the bus to school take this opportunity to thank the bus driver for his or her contribution and ask your child to do so too The Peel board appreciates the important job bus drivers do each school day and Oct 23 provides an opportunity to give these individuals the recognition they deserve

October is International Walk to School Month

According to the 2015 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card about 91 per cent of 5-to-17-year-olds are not meeting Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines to get at least 60 minutes of daily moderate-to vigorous-intensity physical activity These declining activity levels are linked to obesity illness and chronic diseases (ie cardiovascular disease diabetes and cancer) Using active transportation for the school journey is one of the easiest ways for students to get regular daily physical activity Managing time to allow for the walk or bike ride to school will become a positive habit that leads to children arriving on time refreshed and energized for the school day In fact University of Illinois research has found that just 20 minutes of easy walking boosts performance in the areas of the brain that support math and reading achievement Walking to school also helps out the environment Eliminating just four short trips per week can reduce emissions by up to 100 kg of carbon dioxide per year Families that participate in active travel to school can prevent almost 1000 kg of carbon dioxide per year and save money in fuel costs as well Also when more children walk to school and fewer parents drive their children the areas near school zones become safer for pedestrians That is why our school will be participating in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday October 2 On that daymdashand throughout the month if you canmdashwalk bike blade scooter skip or hop to schoolhellipbut donrsquot drive

International Walk to School month is part of the Active amp Safe Routes to School program Visit wwwsaferoutestoschoolca for more information

Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention in October

Did you know that October is Child Abuse Prevention Month Peelrsquos Childrenrsquos Aid Society (CAS) works with schools health care providers police and the community to keep children safe CAS has invited parents caregivers and families to take part in DRESS PURPLE DAY to raise awareness of this important month October 24 is DRESS PURPLE DAY at our school Childrenrsquos Aid Societies across Ontario will be working within their communities to wear purple and break the silence that surrounds child abuse On this day we encourage your child to take part by wearing something purple You and your family can wear purple too

Tips to ensure the safety of students

At the Peel District School Board the safety and well-being of students remains our top priority While staff do their best to support students at school parents are encouraged to remind their child(ren) to not touch or pick-up any unfamiliar or sharp items found at the school or elsewhere This includes needles syringes plants animals and more When a child encounters any unfamiliar items they should notify an adult

Here are some helpful tips for parentsguardians to share with their child(ren)

1 Leave unfamiliar or sharp items alone Items include

Broken glass

Sharp metal or splintered wood

Live or dead animals

Needles or syringes

Barrels cans or buckets

Spray cans

Heavy objects

Plants such as poison ivy 2 If they encounter such items inform an adult so they may notify proper authorities or dispose of

it safely 3 Educate your child(ren) to identify unfamiliar items Talk to them about why they should not be

touching these items 4 Let nature be natural

Leave nature materials alone logs leaves branches sticks etc

Do not dig up big items Digging may lead to erosion 5 What happens when you touch an unfamiliar item

If a child touches any of these objects or hurt themselves they should notify an adult immediately Even a small cut can become infected

6 Be mindful of your surroundings Children can find unfamiliar items in familiar settings such as their neighbourhood or school grounds Remind them to notify an adult when they encounter any of these items

Protect your kids mdash and your finances

Each year many of our families spend thousands of dollars when their children are injured at school on field trips or at home Government health care plans and group insurance plans often provide limited coverage for accident expenses Sometimes expenses are not covered at all This means that you the parentguardian are left financially responsible To help protect your family the Peel board has arranged to have student accident insurance available exclusively through Old Republic Insurance Company of Canadarsquos insuremykidsreg student accident insurance program

The coverage can include bull dental expenses and future costs (resulting from an accident) bull total and permanent disability bull paralysisloss of use of limbs bull special disability benefits bull ambulance fees The Peel District School Board does not provide accident insurance coverage for student injuries that occur on school property or during school activitiesmdashthis includes extracurricular sports If a student is injured parents are responsible for any costs not covered by provincial health care or their employers health care plan Please check with your provider regarding your coverage The provincial health care system does not cover costs which are commonly related to accidents including dental work ambulance fees casts and crutches and physiotherapy All of these are covered by insuremykidsreg student accident insurance program They offer three plans with a variety of benefits at affordable rates It is strongly recommended that all families consider this coverage especially if your child participates in extracurricular activities The insurance agreement is between you and Old Republic Insurance Company of Canada For more information please visit wwwinsuremykidscom or call toll free at 1-800-530-5446

Our work has just begun The Peel Learning Foundationrsquos mission is to raise funds to

enable Peel District School Board students to achieve personal excellence by providing resources that help them overcome barriers We officially launched in February 2019 and to date the foundation has supported more than 200 students

Did you know that 1 in 5 students in Peel Region face barriers related to poverty

Thatrsquos more than 27000 Peel board students Through the Student Emergency Needs program and Student Backpack program the support we provide can be as simple as providing funds for food or transportation a winter coat or a backpack filled with school supplies This type of support can enrich a students school experience and help them achieve success Any teacher staff or support person can speak confidentially to their schoolrsquos principal vice-principal or supervisor when they encounter a student in need who will then reach out to us to ask for help There are many ways that you can support the foundation A gift will help us achieve great things for students To learn more visit wwwpeellearningfoundationorghow You can help us create hopeful tomorrows wwwPeelLearningFoundationorg l 905-890-1010 ext 2461 l foundationpeelsbcom

PeelLearningFDN l PeelLearningFDN

Tips for being a smart trick-or-treater

Halloween is a fun and exciting time but safety should be the number one concern Here are some safety tips for children

1) Wear a properly fitted costume that is bright and non-flammable Use reflective tape on your costume so you can be seen in the dark

2) Use face makeup or enlarge the eyes on your mask so you can see well When wearing a mask push it up on your head while walking

3) Teach children to visit the front door of well-lit homes and never go inside 4) Help your child plan a route and a time to be home 5) Remind children to always walk on the sidewalk and obey traffic and pedestrian signals 6) Have an adult check treats at home before allowing children to eat them 7) Younger children should go trick-or-treating with an adult Older children are reminded to trick-or-

treat in groups 8) Teach children their home phone number and how to call 9-1-1 if they have an emergency or

become lost

Celebrating Faith and Culture October 2019

DATE HOLY DAY(S)HOLIDAY FAITH AND CULTURE

October Falling Leaves Moon Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)

Sunset of September 30 to October 1

Rosh Hashanah Judaism

October 5 Durgaashtami Hinduism

October 6 World Communion Sunday Christianity

October 7 Vijaya DashmiDassehra Hinduism

Sunset of October 8 to 9 Yom Kippur Judaism

October 12 ndash 16 Ghambar Ayathrem Zoroastrianism

October 13 Kathina Pavarana Anapanasati and Founders Day

Buddhism

Sunset of October 13 to 20 Sukkot Judaism

October 14 Thanksgiving Canada

October 16 ndash November 3 The month of lsquoIlm Bahaacuteiacute

October 17 Avalokitesvara Bodhisattvarsquos Enlightenment (Pravrajya)

Buddhism

October 17 Karva Chauth Hinduism

Sunset of October 20 to 22 Simchat Torah Judaism

October 19 Arbaeen Islam

October 20 Installation of the Guru Granth as Guru Sikhism

October 27 Diwali Hinduism

October 27 DiwaliLord Mahavir Nirvan Jainism

October 27 Bandi Chhor Divas Sikhism

October 28 New Yearrsquos DayDay of Enlightenment Hinduism and Jainism

October 29 Birth of the Baacuteb Bahaacuteiacute

October 30 Birth of Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh Baacutehaacuteiacute

October 31 Halloween Canada

Sunset of October 31 to November 1

Samhain Wicca

The expectation is that Peel schools and worksites not schedule events on significant holydays (as marked with a or on the calendar) that would exclude observing staff and students from participating = Do not schedule events at any time on these days = Do not schedule events on the evenings of these days Dates in bold lettering are approved holy days according to the Peel District School Board Leaves of Absence policy 23 and OP HRS 42

Celebrating Faith and Culture Backgrounder October 2019

The Peel District School Board is a mosaic of many cultures and faiths from all over the world To commemorate this diversity the board recognizes special faith and culture days of our communities October 2019 has several special faith and culture days to celebrate and remember ________________________________________________________________________ Falling Leaves Moon in Indigenous Worldview (First Nations)

This is a time when the leaves change their colour on trees The Mother Earth is resplendent with the beautiful fall colours and the Anishinaabe call this the Falling Leaves Moon

Sunset of September 30 to October 1 - Rosh Hashanah in Judaism

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish spiritual New Year celebration and it occurs on the first and second day of the seventh month (Tishrei) of Jewish calendar One of the important observances of this holiday is hearing the sounding of the shofar in the synagogue Days of Awe (Yamim Noraim) or the ten days of repentance begin from this festival Followers abstain from work on these festival days

ldquoShana Tovah meaning Happy New Year is the greeting offered

October 5 - Durgaashtami in Hinduism

The eighth day Durgashtami of the Navratri festival is important and dedicated to the Goddess Durga Devotees of Hinduism observe a fast and perform religious ceremonies on this day

October 6 - World Communion Sunday in Christianity World Communion Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday in October It originated in the Presbyterian Church in the United States and has been accepted as a global interdenominational event It is one of the ldquospecial Sundaysrdquo as on this day followers of the faith celebrate their oneness with Christ for peace and justice

October 7 - Vijaya DashmiDassehra in Hinduism

Hindus around the world celebrate Dassehra also known as Vijaya Dashmi Dassehra is the last day of celebration after nine nights of prayers and devotion during Navratri This ten-day festival is devoted to the Mother Goddess known as Durga Kali Bhavani Amba and Chandika This festival is celebrated in different ways in different parts of India and by the Indian diaspora across the world In western India the celebration and worship takes the form of community prayers and dances In Eastern India the Durga Pooja (prayers) consists of grand public ceremonies In Southern India families pray in their homes whereas in the North the day is celebrated by burning effigies of Ravana to symbolize the victory of good over evil as Lord Rama destroyed the demon king Ravana on this day

Sunset of October 8 to 9 - Yom Kippur in Judaism Yom Kippur is a day of reflection prayer and atonement for adherents It is commemorated on the tenth day of the seventh month of Tishrei Followers fast from the evening of previous day and visit the synagogue for prayers and confession ndash repent for sins of the previous year The greeting for Yom Kippur is Have an easy fast October 12 to 16 - Ghambar Ayathrem in Zorastrianism Ghambar Ayathrem celebrates the creation of plants the sowing of the winter crop and the return of herds from pasture October 13 - Kathina Pavarana Anapanasati and Founders Day in Buddhism Kathina is a robe offering ceremony and is celebrated by Buddhist adherents of the Theravada tradition Devotees offer the monks robes annually on this day which occurs after their three-month retreat This holyday is celebrated on different days by local Buddhist temples Pavarana marks the end of the Rains Retreat with a ceremony called Kathina ndash robe- offering ceremony and is celebrated by adherents of the Theravada tradition Devotees offer the monks robes annually on this day which occurs after their three-month retreat Adherents believe that the Buddha had spent the three months of the seventh rains period after his enlightenment in the Tavatimsa heaven giving instruction to his mother and to the other assembled gods They believe it was on Pavarana day that he descended from this heaven back to earth Literally pavarana means inviting admonition and at this time lay people frequently are challenged to begin special or disciplined meditations as well as release unprofitable habits On Anapanasati Day Buddha instructed his followers on the mindfulness of breathing in their spiritual pursuit Founders Day in Canada celebrates the introduction of Buddhism into Canada in 1904 Sunset of October 13 to 20 - Sukkot in Judaism The eight-day festival of Sukkot also called the Feast of Booths begins five days after Yom Kippur and is a joyous celebration The festival commemorates the end of forty year wandering of Jewish people as well as the gathering of the harvest Followers of the faith construct a hut or booth called sukkah during this festival Happy holidays or Chag samayach is the traditional greeting Adherents abstain from work at the start and end of this festival October 14 - Thanksgiving Day in Canada Thanksgiving is a North American tradition to celebrate the harvest and give thanks The celebrations include coming together to have meals with family and friends

October 16 ndash November 3 - The month of Ilm in Bahaacuteiacute In the Bahaacuteiacute calendar there are 19 months of 19 days each Each month represents an attribute of God October 16 is the beginning of Ilm the twelfth month of the Bahaacuteiacute calendar signifying knowledge The Bahaacuteiacute day starts and ends at sunset The first day of each month is known as a Feast Day October 17 - Avalokitesvara Bodhisattvas Enlightenment (Pravrajya) in Buddhism Mahayana Buddhists offer prayers to Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas on this day Adherents reflect on his Day of Enlightenment and practice his taught path to achieving enlightenment (spiritual realization and attainment) by chanting mantras reading sutras and meditating This day commemorates Avalokitesvaras ordination in the path of the Buddha and practice of the Bodhisattva The day is also known as Buddhist Joy day October 17 - Karva Chauth in Hinduism Karva Chauth is a festival that married women observe especially in the northern regions of India by fasting for the prosperity and longevity of their spouses It occurs on the fourth day after the full moon in the month of Kartik Sunset of October 20 to 22 - Simchat Torah in Judaism The followers of Judaism celebrate the ninth day of Sukkot as the Simchat Torah Simchat Torah celebrates the end of years Torah readings and recommences it from the beginning for the coming year October 19 ndash Arbaeen in Islam Arbaeen means 40 in Arabic and it is used in a religious connotation to mark the 40th day since the martyrdom of Imam al-Hussain (the grandson of Prophet Muhammad) in the land of Kerbala Iraq over 1350 years ago The Arbaeen (40th) is when Imam al-Hussains sister (Zaynab) and family members returned back to Kerbala to pay tribute to Imam al-Hussain after being taken as prisoners As a sign of respect and reverence Shia Muslims go to Kerbala on this date to pay tribute to him as well Each year over 12 million people gather on this date in Iraq and for those who cannot make it to Kerbala they gather in their respective mosques to honor and remember the tragedy that befell the family of the Prophet October 20 - Installation of Guru Granth as Guru in Sikhism This date celebrates the passing on of the guruship to the Holy Scriptures known as the Guru Granth Sahib The Guru Granth Sahib is a unique work that collects the hymns of the Gurus (spiritual leaders) Bhaktas (devotees) and Sufi saints This sacred text for Sikhism provides to the adherents a common central message of humanism and a belief in the universal kinship of all people The scripture promotes social justice equality of all people empowerment of women and the underprivileged

October 27 - Diwali in Hinduism

Diwali or Deepavali known as the festival of lights is a six-day Hindu festival (October 27 - November 1) Lamps are lit inside and outside adherentsrsquo home Lighting the lamp is symbolic It represents illuminating the lamp of knowledge within us The Goddess of Knowledge Wealth and Prosperity Laxmi is venerated at Diwali

Each day of the festival has a different significance observance and customs The first day of Diwali festival is called Vagh Baaras the second day is Dhan Teras the third day is Narak Chaturdasi the fourth day is Diwali the fifth day is New Year and the last day known as Bhai Dooj celebrates the relationship and the bond between brothers and sisters During the week-long festival families visit their places of worship have religious ceremonies in their homes and temples give to the needy spend the days with family and friends exchange gifts and sweets

October 27 - DiwaliLord Mahavir Nirvan in Jainism

Mahavir the 24th Tirthankara during the month of kartika on the night of the 14th (dawn of the amavasya) became a Siddha ndash found Nirvana (In deep state of meditation leave the physical body) On his departure his followers lighted diyas (clay lamps) signifying his light was lost to the world and this day is known as Diwali Followers of the faith commemorate the anniversary of Mahavir Nirvana (527 BCE)

October 27 - Bandi Chhor Divas in Sikhism

This day signifies Enlightenment and Freedom for Sikhs The sixth guru Hargobind who was imprisoned for his beliefs was finally freed from imprisonment in October 1619 along with many other chiefs or rajahs This guru became known popularly as the Bandi Chhor which means deliver er from prison He arrived in Amritsar on Diwali day and the Golden Temple was lit with hundreds of lamps to welcome his arrival Sikh devotees light a lamp on this day to commemorate the freedom to practice their religion

October 28 - New Years DayDay of Enlightenment in Hinduism and Jainism

New Year is celebrated differently in different parts of India The customs and dates vary from region to region The Hindus (2073) of Gujarat in western India and followers of Jainism (2543) celebrate the New Years Day immediately following Diwali which is also the beginning of a new calendar year The New Year is both religious and celebratory Adherents visit the temple in the morning (snehmilan) and offer prayers Followers of Jainism may fast for three days including the New Years Day Visiting family friends neighbours and offering gifts feasting fireworks and lighting up the home is customary on this day

The greeting for this holiday is Nutan Varshabhinandan meaning Happy New Year

October 29 - Birth of the Baacuteb in Bahaacuteiacute

Bahaacuteiacutes around the world celebrate the Birth of the Baacuteb on this day It is one of 11 holy days in the Bahaacuteiacute calendar where adherents suspend work They often refer to the Baacuteb as the herald of the Bahaacuteiacute faith because they believe it was his mission to prepare the way for Bahaacuteullaacuteh the founder of the Bahaacuteiacute faith The Baacuteb called upon the people to purify themselves for the coming of the day of God

Bahaacuteiacutes celebrate the birth of the Baacuteb in various simple but joyous ways In most communities celebrations are held After beginning with prayers and devotional readings these celebrations can take any number of forms Most often they are simply social gatherings

October 30 - Birth of Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh in Baacutehaacuteiacute

The followers of Baacutehaacuteiacute faith commemorate the Birth of Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh the founder of the Baacutehaacuteiacute faith

Baharsquoursquollaacuteh was born in Teheran in August 1817 into a noble family He declined the ministerial career of his father that was open to him in government and chose instead to devote his energies to a range of philanthropies which had by the early 1840s earned him a reputation as ldquoFather of the Poorrdquo Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh founded the faith in 1852 from the roots of many world faiths

There are no set practices or services to commemorate the various holy days of the Baacutehaacuteiacute faith Different communities may organize devotional days of prayers and readings appropriate to the event

October 31 - Halloween in Canada

Halloween is celebrated on the night of Oct 31 in most Western countries The celebration includes dressing up in costumes and visiting friends and neighbours for trick or treat - collecting candy money or its alternative

Sunset of October 31 to November 1 - Samhain in Wicca

Samhain (pronounced saw-an) commonly referred to as Halloween is a religious holiday celebrated by the followers of the Wicca faith and celebrates the Celtic New Year The festival traditionally is a feast for the gathering of the family in love and remembrance including ancestors

Ideas for celebrating special faith and cultural days in your school If you have a colleague who celebrates one of these days dont forget to offer them best wishes If you have students in your school who are followers of any of the listed religions

- Make sure the dates are included on your school calendar - Have your principal announce the day over the PA system - Hold an assembly to talk with students about the importance of these days - Include a mention of these days in your school newsletter - Include information on your school website - Display student artwork announcing these days or depicting their ideas about these days

- Invite a member of a local faith group to come in and discuss the significance of this day with students - Have class discussions about these days

- Ask some of your students who celebrate certain holidays to write a short essay on how they celebrate this day at home Have them read it to the class to share this celebration with the other students

- Have parents offer a cultural session

Questions

If you would like any more information on how to celebrate these days please call Ashley Bigda Community Relations Officer at 905-890-1010 ext 2573 or e-mail her AshleyBigdapeelsbcom

Principalrsquos Messagehellipcontrsquodhellip

Towards the end of September we received our schools EQAO scores and we are pleased to share the following results

Grade Reading Writing Mathematics

3 81 69 63

6 91 94 78

The percentage indicates how many students achieved at or above the provincial standard (eg students who achieved a Level 3 or 4)

Parents and guardians of students who completed the EQAO assessment last school year will have received an envelope from the school containing their childrsquos individual EQAO scores

At the end of September we also held our first School Council meeting of the year The following council members were acclaimed this year Sukhbinder Brar ndash Co-Chair Aman Randhawa ndash Co-Chair Vacant Role ndash Secretary Jennifer Ruoso ndash Treasurer Kapil Vaidya and Puvana Sivathas ndash Parent Members Our Beryl Ford Public School Council members are a hardworking dedicated team that support the schoolrsquos efforts through consultation advice and fundraising efforts We are always looking for additional parents and guardians to attend our meetings and support our collective efforts Please consider attending the following meetings

December 12 2019 at 600 pm April 2 2020 at 600 pm May 14 at 600 pm

Each of the meetings is held in the schoolrsquos staffroom and we would be pleased to see more participants at the December meeting

The Beryl Ford Public School community has much to look forward to during the upcoming month October 2nd

is Walking Wednesday and students who walk to school will receive a point for their own House Team Additionally October 2

nd is also our Terry Fox Walk and you will see the students walking throughout the

community with their House Team wearing their House Colours

In October we will also see the start of the Counting on You a before and after school learning program for intermediate students Picture day will be held on October 8

th and we will be sending home reminders as this

date approaches Our Grade 7 and 8 students will also participate in a workshop run by TVO on their Mathify resource Mathify is an after school math tutoring help program which is available through live chat online This is a very supportive resource for our students

Please note that our Beryl Ford PS webstore is now open You can access the store through the following link httpwwwschoolwearcabfp You can purchase a variety of Beryl Ford clothing items through the store if you are interested










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