Bits and "Bites" from the Shark Tank and the Ocean Floor

SHERWOOD MILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL

MAY NEWSLETTER

Congratulations to the Bull sharks who captured the Grade 2 Magic Pins Intramural Championship with a hard fought final win against the Tiger Sharks. They will be playing against the teachers in the near future. Good luck Sharks!

Many junior students have been active in recent weeks participating in the Running Club. Students have been running distances of 1 and 3 kilometres at school to prepare for the Mississauga 2K event to be held on Sunday May 4th. We wish all runners good luck!

Last week, the children were treated to an information and skipping demonstration to help kick-off our Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser. Students from Larkspur Public School were showing us a variety of skipping tricks and activities we could try. Our Jump Rope for Heart Event is on Tuesday May 13th. Money collected will assist the Heart and Stroke Foundation. All donations are greatly appreciated. Last year, we collected over 4,000.00 dollars. This year's goal is 5,000.00 dollars. We can do it Sharks!!

Each Friday, members of the Fitness Friends meet to play games in the Ocean Floor. A child with special needs are matched up with a buddy to play with. As a special celebration, students in the Fitness Friends programme will travel to Stephen Lewis Secondary School to participate in assorted games and activities on It should be a blast! Have fun Sharks! Keep active Sharks! Mrs. Lemmond, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Shepherd

School Council Info

Thank you to all the parents who came out to our last school council meeting. We greatly appreciate your support. Our next meeting will be on

Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30pm in the library Babysitting will be available

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

Superintendent: Carol Speers

Mississauga Field Office 2180 Harvest Drive

Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 1T8

905-366-8800

PEEL REGIONAL POLICE CRIME PREVENTION SERVICES

Upcoming Academies and Seminars Cyber Academy—May 1st—May 29th, 2014 Safety for Seniors Seminar—May 20th, 2014 For More Information Please Visit the Crime Prevention Website www.peelpolice.ca/en/crimeprevention/academiesseminars.asp Crime Prevention Services: 905-453-2211 ext 4021

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2A Inspires: Who Inspires You?

My sister inspires me to draw comics—Wesley

My Dad inspires me because when I see him cook, I want to be a

cook just like him.—Joyce

My dad inspired me to draw and to never give up.—Joey

Terry Fox inspires me because he told us to never give up. —Hamza

Mom and dad inspire me because they tell me to be strong. —Aya

My grandpa inspires me because he was the one who told me to be

a farmer so to be helpful to other people in the world.—Kristina

My mom and dad inspire me to play a musical instrument because the used to play one

too. Also, because I like music.—Mackenzie

Mom and dad inspire me because they tell me to never ever give up what you are doing.

—Pakhi

Mom and dad inspire me by swimming because my mom and dad told me to never give

up on breathing and diving and also to try doing my best. —Armaan

My mom and dad inspire me to do my homework by myself. —Isha

My sister inspires me to be what I want to be. —Faizan

My mom inspires me when I got Rainbow Loom to never give up. My grandma inspires me

to never give up on being a dancer. My teacher inspires me when I am reading a book to

never give up. —Kaidance

My dad inspires me to play sports. —Raed

My brother inspired me because he told me to keep trying and never give up. —Bisan

My friend Silvana inspires me to sing, dance and draw.—Serenity

My dad inspires me to do math because when I try to do 3 digit subtraction and I get it

wrong, he helps me again and again until I get it right. —Rameesha

Every year, through the Peel Board, a public speaking competition is run for Grade

4, 5 and 6 students. Sherwood Mills has participated in this competition for the past 5 years

and has always done very well. On April 15th, 2014 seven students from Grade 5 were cho-

sen by their teachers and peers to participate in the Sherwood Mills Excellence in Eloquence

Public Speaking Challenge Finals in The Shark Tank. Congratulations to Vaidehi S.,

Vaidehi B., Gokul N., Jacob C., Sarah D., Ferwa K. and Houssen S. for their hard work and

courage! Our 1st place winner was Ferwa, who spoke on “Family” and our 2nd place winner

was Sarah, who spoke on “Compassion”. On April 30th, 2014 our school was represented

by Ferwa at the Peel Regional Finals at Oscar Peterson Public School and was outstanding!

We are so proud of all students at Sherwood Mills who took part in this endeavour.

Peel Schools’ Excellence in Eloquence Public Speaking Challenge

Free The Children Presentation As part of our Education Week activities, our Grades 3, 4, and 5 students had the opportunity

to be part of a presentation made by Free The Children. Free the Children is an international

charity and educational partner. They work both domestically and internationally to empower

and enable youth to be agents of change. Currently they have programs in various countries

throughout North America, Latin America, Africa and Asia. They work with communities to

help provide access to education, clean water, and healthcare for children and their families.

You can read more about this amazing organization here: http://www.freethechildren.com/

Many of our students were very inspired by the work that this organization is doing, especially

because it was founded by Craig Kielburger of Thornhill, Ontario. He was just 12 years old

when he began his work...not much older than many of our students. Many of our classes have

discussed and explored ways they can help make a difference and bring about change for other

children around the world.

Two of our Grade 3 classes have taken the initiative to run a fundraiser for Free the Children.

The students in Ms. Wall’s 3C class are running a Rafiki bracelet fundraiser. These bracelet's

are made by women living in developing countries. The women are paid fair wages and they are

able to support their families with the money they make. The proceeds from the sale of these

bracelets go towards 5 different initiatives: Education, Health, Water, Income and Food. You

can read more about this here: http://www.metowe.com/rafiki-friend-chains/

The students in Ms. Healy’s 3D class have also planned a bracelet fundraiser. Over the next

month, the students of 3D will be busy making Rainbow Loom bracelets and necklaces which

they plan to sell during E-Breaks in the month of June. All proceeds would go to Free the Chil-

dren.

Monday, May 5th—Arts Performance

Thursday, May 8th—Sibling Photo Day/Grade 5 Class Graduation Photo

Sunday, May 11th—Mother’s Day

Tuesday, May 13th— Jump Rope for Heart

Thursday, May 15th—Talent Show

Monday, May 19th—Victoria Day—No School

Monday, May 26th to Friday, June 6th—Grade 3 EQAO

Thursday, May 29th—Welcome to Kindergarten Night

Friday, May 30th—Sportswear Day

Grade 5 Graduation—Wednesday, June 25th 9:00am

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

~ From the Library Shelves ~ May 2014

During the month of April, Sherwood Mills students voted for their favourite Forest of

Reading books. Over 100 junior students voted online and the most popular Silver

Birch books have been revealed:

First place for the EXPRESS category ~ Jason’s Why tied with When I Get Older: The Story Behind

Wavin’ Flag

First place for the FICTION category ~ Curse of the Dream Witch

First place for the FACTUAL category ~ Robbers! True Stories of the World’s Most Notorious Thieves.

Primary students cast their ballots for their favourite Blue Spruce books. This year’s winner is Willow

Finds a Way by Lana Button. Our provincial award winners will be announced later this month. All

books, from the 2014 Forest of Reading programs, will be put on the library shelves for all students to

enjoy.

Peel’s annual Forest of Reading Celebration (Silver Birch Trip) is taking place on Thursday, May 22.

Those who attend will have the opportunity to celebrate the love of reading with many other stu-

dents from schools across the board. An interactive Hip-Hop dance presentation, magician and

various authors will keep us entertained throughout the event!

The Spring Scholastic Book Fair Fiesta runs May 30 to June 6. Our annual Book Fair Family Event

Night will be held on Thursday, June 5 from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Students will also have opportuni-

ties to preview and purchase throughout the school day. A letter and schedule, with details, will be

sent home shortly.

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