The Crosby Chronicle

2015-2016 The Newsletter of Roy H. Crosby Public School June

From the Principal’s desk

This month’s trait is Perseverance: We stick to a goal and work hard even in the face of obstacles and challenges. We

complete all tasks and assignments.

Roy H. Crosby P.S.

115 Drakefield Road, Markham, ON

L3P 1G9 905-294-2910

Principal

Mrs. Brenda Manning

brenda.manning@yrdsb.ca

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Leeanne Arbour

Lead Caretaker

Mr. Rob Seaver

School Council Chair

Mary Xue roy.h.crosby.ps@sc.yrdsb.edu.on.ca

Superintendent Mr. Dan Wu

905-940-7800

Trustee Mr. Allan Tam 416-898-9607

School Website

http://www.royhcrosby.ps.yrdsb.edu.on.

ca

May was a very busy month with trips to McMichael Art Gallery, our grade 6 visit to James Robinson, movie night and pj day. Our primary drama and two junior plays put on amazing performances for students and parents and we were wowed by the skills of our Bollywood and dance and fitness clubs. Thank you to all the staff for the support. Ms. Wong and Mrs. Chevrefils working with our primary performers, Mr. Holmeshaw for writing and rehearsing for months aided by Mrs. Hunt-Wells, Mrs. Varshney and our guest choreographer Mrs. Redford. Their time and effort made these performances possible. The primary arts and craft club has been going strong with Ms. Misevski and special help from Abby, as has the primary science club with Mrs. Gibson and Ms. Wong. Our junior students had a beautiful and busy day of track and field. Students worked hard and were great sports. A number of our students qualified to compete in the Area Track & Field next Monday, June 13th. We wish them a great day and to achieve a personal best. Please check the eligibility for bussing on the next page as it changes from grade 3 to grade 4.

We hope that everyone will be able to join us on Thursday, June 9th for the fun fair. Many activities and displays are planned and the weather looks good! Have a wonderful month and watch for our final newsletter with

the September start up information.

Mrs. Brenda Manning

Did you know that students’ bussing eligibility changes throughout their school career? Your son/daughter’s eligibility to ride the school bus may change according to their grade and distance from home to school. Below are the provisions for eligibility identified in the Board’s Transportation Policy #680:

All YRDSB students in Grades JK‐3 who live within 1.2 km of their school are not eligible for transportation

All YRDSB students in Grades 4‐8 who live within 1.6 km of their school are not eligible for transportation

All YRDSB students in Grades 9‐12 who live within a transit served area are not eligible for transportation.

To view Board Policy #680 Student Transportation, please visit www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca. For more information about bus transportation and to determine your son/daughter’s eligibility please visit www.schoolbuscity.com.

Student Bussing Eligibility

All schools in the York Region District School Board are committed to improving student achievement and

well-being. On Wednesday, June 29th, 2016 an early release day will take place to allow elementary

teachers and support staff to take part in meetings during the afternoon of that day. These meetings will

allow for school staff to engage in culminating activities regarding the review and revision of the School’s

Improvement Plan as well as year-end and transition activities that support student success.

As has been our practice in the past, students will attend school during the morning of Wednesday, June

29th, 2016 only. Students will be dismissed early that day at 11:35 a.m. Arrangements will be made to

ensure that students who are normally bused to and from school will receive transportation at this time.

Parents/guardians whose children attend after school child care should make appropriate arrangements to

address this change in schedule.

Early Release on June 29th

I would like to take this opportunity to inform you that Bill 52, An Act to Amend the Education Act Respecting Pupil Learning to the Age of 18 and Equivalent Learning, provides for an expanded range of opportunities to support students and also requires that the responsibility for absent students must be addressed to ensure continuity of their learning. Students who do not return to school at the end of vacation periods will be required to comply with the following process to confirm their space in their home school. Please request the form to complete indicating the expected dates of absence. Contact with the school must be made on the 15th day of absence, and every 15 days after that. Given current accommodation issues and Ministry of Education class size caps, parents/guardians who do not respond through this ongoing communication format may be required to have their child(ren) attend school at an alternate location which can accommodate them. School starts on Tuesday, September 6th, 2016 and students not attending that day need to notify the school. If you require further information, a form or clarification, please contact the school office.

As the school year comes to a close, I would like to thank you for all that you have done to help make this

school year a successful one for our students.

We share a common goal - to give our young people every opportunity to reach their full potential, and we all

have a role to play in supporting that goal. However you choose to get involved, your engagement and

support make a difference. We know that good schools become better schools when they are connected

with families.

Thanks to the ongoing efforts of our students, families, staff members and community partners, we are

creating a welcoming, caring and inclusive learning environment that fosters student achievement and well-

being.

As we move into summer, I encourage you to seek out opportunities to continue and complement the

learning that takes place throughout the school year. That could mean taking a nature walk, visiting a

museum or reading a book. Whatever your plans are over the next few months, I hope you have a safe,

relaxing and enjoyable summer.

Message from trustee Allan Tam

Extended Absences

Face Painting

We are collecting donations to help inspire our

community to reach out to others in times of

need and become aware of current issues going on

outside of their home. 100% of the proceeds will go

towards the Canadian Red Cross, and we are hoping

everyone can contribute to help us reach our goal.

Please support our student face painters!

Remember your toonies and loonies for

freezies, and the photo booth!

There is also a basket draw and silent auction in the front hall.

Family photos will be available in room 5 (across from the girl’s washroom)

Grade 6 Farewell

Tuesday, June 21th

6:30 p.m.

Markham District High School

89 Church St, Markham, ON L3P 2M3

Looking Ahead

June

3 PA Day-no school for students

7 Lend-a-Hand Markham Fair assembly 1:30

9 Annual School Council Fun Fair 5 – 8:00 pm

10 Grade 6 Ms. Wong to Camp Robin Hood

13 Area Track & Field

School Council meeting 7 pm

15 Fire Department visit for grades 1-3

16 Grade 6 Ms. Rocha to Wm. Berczy

17 Volunteer Tea 7:45 a.m. in gym

21 Grade 6 Farewell MDHS

22 Regional track & Field

27 Grade 6 students to Markham Bowl

28 Report Cards go home

29 ROAR 9 am Dismissal 11:35 am

Roy H Crosby is hosting a volunteer appreciation tea

and is extending a BIG THANK YOU to

all the individuals who have helped our school and

students.

Date: Friday, June 17th, 2016

Time: 7:45 a.m. — 8:30 a.m.

Where: Roy H. Crosby Gymnasium

Please mark your calendar and RSVP to the school

office if you are able to join us 905-294-2910.

Thank you for

all you do!

The Volunteer Appreciation Tea

Fight the Bite!  Protect yourself against West Nile virus and Lyme disease  If you are heading outdoors to keep active, go camping or work in your garden, protect  yourself and your family against West Nile virus and Lyme disease. West Nile virus is spread  to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito; Lyme disease is spread through the  bite of an infected blacklegged tick.  What you can do: 

•   Cover up when you go outdoors with light coloured long sleeved shirts and pants  •   Use an insect repellent containing DEET •   Check yourself and your children for ticks •   Remove attached ticks as quickly as possible •   Clean up standing water around your home where mosquitoes like to breed  

You can still enjoy the great outdoors; just remember to Fight the Bite!  For more information about West Nile virus and Lyme disease, including the  safe removal of ticks, contact York Region Health Connection 1‐800‐361‐5653,  TTY 1‐866‐252‐9933 or visit: york.ca/westnile or york.ca/lymedisease.