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Principal: Mrs. C. Brulotte, @MrsBrulotte Superintendent: Mr. M. Haarmann, @markhaarmann
Vice-Principal: Mrs. K. Freitas, @kfreitas_vp Trustee: Mrs. S. Nurse, @nurse_suzanne
Upcoming Dates to Remember Wed., Nov., 9- Photo Re-take Day,
6:30 p.m.-School Council Meeting (all are
welcome!)
Thurs., Nov., 10- Progress Reports Go Home
Fri., Nov., 11- Remembrance Day Assembly
Nov., 14-18- Gr. 4 CCAT Testing
Thurs., Nov., 17- Reporting to Parents
Fri., Nov., 18- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS,
Reporting to Parents continues
Thurs., Dec. 10- Primary Musical Starring Cast A
(1A, 1/2, 2B, 2D, 2E). There will be an 11:36 am
and 6:30 pm performance. Students are
needed at both performances, and families are
welcome to attend as well.
Digital Calendar:
http://schools.peelschools.org/1478/aboutus/c
alendar/Pages/default.aspx
Message From the Office
Dear Families,
It’s hard to believe that we are already two
months into the school year. It seems like just
yesterday we were walking to raise money for
the Terry Fox Foundation, and cancer research.
We are happy to share that staff, students and
families helped to raise $1 752.15, for this great
cause. We also raised $458.00 to help those
impacted by Hurricane Matthew. Our school
community’s generosity did not stop there.
Families also donated a mountain of food and
care items to the Knight’s Table, during the “We
Scare Hunger” food drive, at Halloween. If you
sent your donation in a reusable grocery bag,
please ask at the office, we’re happy to return
it. Thank you for your support, "remember
there's no such thing as a small act of kindness.
Every act creates a ripple with no logical end."
-Scott Adams
Staff and students have also been busy with
getting our intramurals up and running during
the nutrition-breaks, and training our grade 4
and 5 Playground Activity Leaders in the School
(PALS: https://www.peelregion.ca/scripts/school/
health101.pl?action=article&id=488). Our motto on
the playground is that “there is always room for
more,” because everyone should feel included
at Burnt Elm. Character traits are an important
part of our school community. At our first
character attribute award assembly, we
celebrated students who have shown “respect”
to each other, themselves, and the
environment.
We also had a chance to connect with many
families at our first School Council sponsored
movie night. Even though it was a cold and
rainy evening, we had an incredible turn out for
the event. A special thanks to our Council
members for their hard work with making the
night such a success, and to those families who
helped us clean up the gym at the end of the
evening, it was appreciated.
We look forward to seeing you during the
Reporting to Parents interview times, and at
other upcoming events that we have planned.
With appreciation,
~Mrs. Brulotte and Mrs. Freitas
THE BURNT ELM
BANNER
85 Burnt Elm Drive, Brampton On, L7A 1T8
NOV 2
016
905-495-9368
@burntelmps
Reporting to Parents
All families are welcome to meet with their
child(ren)’s teacher(s) to discuss student
progress. A form will be sent home where you
may indicate preferred times that you would
like to meet with the teacher. Interviews will
take place during the evening of Thursday,
November 17th, and during the day on Friday,
November 18th (there is no school for students
on Friday, November 18th). Together we can
help all children achieve to their highest
potential.
EcoSchools Update
We have exciting news...after being a Gold
EcoSchool for three years in a row, Burnt Elm is
now eligible to try to get Platinum certification.
This is a big task, but it will make us one of only a
handful of Peel schools who are working to
attain this top level! Please help us reach our
goal by encouraging positive habits at home,
such as always recycling and conserving
electricity. Don’t forget Trash Free Tuesdays!
Spend a few minutes with your child to pack
lunch in reusable containers. Thanks Burnt Elm
Community for helping us learn how to care for
our Earth!
~Mrs. Brown
Library Learning Commons News
The library learning
commons (LLC) is up
and running. All
classes have
completed an
orientation and
students are
borrowing books!
Library book bags are on sale during school
hours for $1.00 each.
The full-day kindergarten
classes are participating
in a fall leaf exploration
in the LLC. We have
discovered how leaves
can create pictures,
made a bird treat for
outside and will conduct
a leaf experiment next
month. All activities
were inspired by reading
a book!
Primary Winter Musical
Students from our grades one and two classes,
as well as our 2/3 combined class, are gearing
up to perform our annual primary musical. This
year, our students will be presenting a 25
minute musical production entitled: “Flakes! A
Musical Celebration of Snow, Slush and Snirt!”
by John Jacobson and John Higgins.
On Thursday, December 1st, students from Mrs.
Oppeneer, Mrs. Goraya, Ms. Pitaro, Mrs. S.
Sharma and Mr. Banks’ classes will perform at
an assembly at 11:35 a.m., and an evening
performance at 6:30 p.m.
On Thursday, December 15th, students from
Mrs. Gabor, Ms. McCarrel, Mr. Rintoul, Ms.
Benjamin, Mrs. P. Dhillon and Mrs. Lupu’s classes
will perform at an assembly at 11:35 a.m., and
an evening performance at 6:30 p.m.
Students need to be present at both the
daytime and evening performances, on their
performance date. We also welcome all
families to attend either performance, or both,
to help us usher in the winter season. Save the
date so you can join in the fun!
Hope to see you soon,
~Mrs. Huffman
Congratulations to All “Respectful” Character Attribute Award Winners:
Kindergarten:
Keyon, Ananya, Chase, Manekam, Zavien,
Sahara, Andrew, Satbir, Rukayah, Arpan,
Vaishnave, Shaanveer, Amreet, Shekinah,
Armaan, Prabhnoor, Arham, Trista, Anmol and
Mason
Grade One:
Makayvia, Zulema, Armaan, Sukrit, Navid,
Violet, Isaiah, Maaz, Mathavan and Kiran
Grade Two:
Sukhman, Caleb, Jasmine, Eden, Manreet,
Malia, Reet, Alyssa, Gurleen, Bhathushan and
Irven
Grade Three:
Ria, Ashlyn, Disha, Ishpreet, Direnzo, Jonathan,
Jaison and Simran
Grade Four:
Navneet, Simeon, Manraj, Nethmi, Nazier, Lizeth
and Benjamin
Grade Five:
Jaiveer, Shivakshi, Connor, Yasmeen, Jonathan,
Zohal, Kulsoon, Kayla, Jasmeet and Harman
#ChooseAction on Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week The Peel District School Board will recognize
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week during
the week of Nov. 20 to 26, 2016.
This year, we ask our
Peel community to
‘#ChooseAction to
Be the Difference’ in
their classes, offices,
schools, communities
or world, in order to
make these spaces
better places for
everyone. The Peel Board would like to hear
about the big and small actions, the pledges,
the promises and the attitudes that our Peel
community value, and ask that you take a
moment to share your #ChooseAction
moments on social media.
Across the Peel board, schools use many
programs and initiatives to prevent bullying and
to intervene when bullying happens. Though
the programs vary, their messages are
consistent. Students are taught to:
define bullying
identify forms of bullying
identify the shifting roles in bullying
relationships, for example the person
who bullies, the target, the bystander
or the trusted advocate
determine how to safely “choose
action” to prevent and intervene in
bullying & harassment
understand that bullying is a
relationship problem with relationship
solutions
determine positive ways to interact
with others in an accepting, inclusive
way
demonstrate character attributes and
be a leader to help maintain positive
and safe school communities
Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week is one
of the key items contained in Bill 13: The
Accepting Schools Act, that came into effect
on Sept. 1, 2012. For more information, visit:
www.peelschools.org/aboutus/safeschools/bull
ying/ or
www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/safeschools/preventi
on.html.
Nov. 25 Opportunity to Say 'THANKS' to Peel Custodial & Maintenance Workers’ Day In 2014, the board of trustees declared the last
Friday in November as the Peel Custodial and
Maintenance Workers’ Day. This year, the
recognition day falls on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016.
Take this opportunity to thank the important
work of custodial and maintenance workers for
their hard work and commitment to well-being
and safety. http://quotesgram.com/page/quote-of-the-day/
Now Hiring-Supply Lunchroom Supervisors
Please let Mrs. Freitas know if you are interested
in becoming a supply lunchroom supervisor. As
a supply, you would be responsible for covering
lunch supervision at Burnt Elm during our
Nutrition Breaks (10:08-10:40 and 12:24-1:04),
when one of our regular lunchroom supervisors
is absent. You may work once a month, or you
may work every day, it depends on demand.
In order for us to hire you to this position, you will
need to provide us with two professional
references. You may use a supervisor from your
current/past place of employment, a supervisor
from a volunteer experience or a faith leader
as a reference. Please call the school at 905-
495-9368 or email [email protected], if
interested.
Traffic Safety in Our Community Safety is a top priority at our school. Here is a list
of traffic tips to keep students, staff and parents
safe while commuting to and from school.
Respect traffic signs and road markers
around the school.
Drive slowly and with caution on and
near school property. Adhere to the
posted speed limits on any surrounding
streets used by students on their way to
and from school.
Always yield to pedestrian traffic. Wait
for students, staff members and parents
to cross before driving past them.
When dropping your child off at the
school, use the Kiss'n'Ride area. This is a
supervised area that is designed to keep
students safe.
Do not double park or do anything else
to block traffic or draw your child off the
curb and into traffic. Do not take
shortcuts over curbs.
Have your child ready to exit the car
when you reach the curb. Say goodbye
to your child before you park at the curb
to let your child out of your car.
During regular drop-off times, students
are to remain in the car until it is safe for
them to exit the car onto the curb.
Follow the directions of staff or volunteers
on duty in the school parking lot and treat
staff, students, volunteers, passengers and
other drivers with respect.
Consider parking off site and walking a
short distance to school. This will give you
time to talk to your children about their
day, review new vocabulary words, math
concepts, etc.
Remind your child to only cross the street
at an intersection or crosswalk. They should
never “jaywalk” by crossing in the middle
of the street.
Students who bike to school should always
wear a helmet, and follow all traffic laws.
They should only cross the street at a
crosswalk or intersection—never in the
middle of the road.
Bus Cancellation & Closing Schools Due to Bad Weather
https://www.sketchport.com/drawing/5518340336386048/doing-my-happy-dance-snow-day
During the winter months, we may need to
cancel buses or close schools because of
inclement weather.
Information regarding details of
cancellations or closures will be announced
on radio and television stations listed below
and posted at www.peelschools.org,
school websites and www.stopr.ca.
Information will also be available on Twitter
(@Peelschools), Facebook
(www.facebook.com/peelschools) or by
calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146.
Radio Stations:
VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9 CFTR AM680
CJCL AM590 CHUM AM1050
CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CHFI FM98.1
NEWSTALK 1010 AM EZ ROCK FM97.3
CJBC (FR) AM860 FM Z103.5
FM93.1 FM Q107
CHIN FM100.7/AM1540 CBC99.1
Television Stations:
CTV
BREAKFAST TELEVISION
GLOBAL NEWS
CITYPULSE
One of the following messages will be
announced:
*Peel District School Board buses are
cancelled.
This means that schools remain open for
students and staff, but buses are cancelled.
Bus cancellations could occur in all or parts
of municipalities. Buses will remain
cancelled all day. All activities that require
busing will also be cancelled. Permits, night
school classes, child care and other
activities in schools will operate as usual.
*All Peel District School Board schools and
board offices are closed.
This means that all schools and Board
offices are closed to students and staff. All
activities in schools and board offices are
also cancelled, including child care, night
school and permits.
*All evening programs and permits at the
Peel District School Board are cancelled.
This means that all activities in schools and
Board offices are cancelled, including
continuing education courses and events.
The buildings will be closed.
*All weekend programs and permits at the
Peel District School Board are cancelled.
This means that all activities in schools and
Board offices are cancelled, including
continuing education courses and events.
The buildings will be closed.
Winter Bus Safety
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:School_Bus_in_Snow.jpg The following winter school bus safety tips will
help to keep your child safe throughout the
winter months:
Allow extra time to get to your bus stop.
Wear bright clothing so the bus can see you
in the early morning and late evening.
Stand away from where the bus stops. Buses
need extra room to stop when there is snow
and ice.
Use the handrail when boarding or exiting
the bus to prevent slipping on wet or icy
steps or road surfaces.
Dress properly—winter clothing, hats, and
boots will keep you warm.
Don't throw snowballs at the bus or other
children waiting for the bus.
Don't slide on the snow or ice patches in
driveways or on the street.
Don't push or shove around the bus.
Someone could fall down on the ice and
get hurt.
On very rare occasions, buses are late because
of weather conditions or mechanical problems.
Talk to your child about what to do if the bus is
late. Here are some suggestions:
When possible, wait with your child for the
bus.
Make sure your child knows a phone
number where he can reach you or another
trusted adult.
Teach your child how and where to get
help. Talk to your child about what a "safe"
stranger is.
Help your child set up a bus stop buddy system
so your child has someone to wait with for the
bus.
Burnt Elm students would attend Terry Fox
Public School for French Immersion. The
information meeting will take place there, @ 95 Richvale Drive.
*NEW* Community Corner Stay up-to-date With Community-based Opportunities
The Peel District School Board is pleased to
introduce an electronic resource page on
www.peelschools.org called, Community
Corner, which contains links to information and
resources in the community that may be of
interest to students and their families. This site
replaces our previous method of sending
promotional materials about community clubs,
camps, contests, fundraisers and events home
with students on a regular basis.
How you can access Community Corner
1. Visit
www.peelschools.org/parents/communit
ycorner
2. Click on the “Community Corner”
button, found on the
main page of school
websites, as well as on
www.peelschools.org.
Parent resources help you support your child’s learning At the Peel board, our mission is to inspire
success, confidence and hope in each child.
There is no doubt that families play a vital role in
helping us achieve this goal. As our partner in
education, we hope you'll stay connected to
your child's learning throughout his or her entire
school experience.
Visit www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild
to explore all resources available to
parents. There you will find easy-to-navigate
buttons that connect families to tip sheets and
web pages on a number of different topics,
including math, homework, special education,
EQAO and mental health.
Is French Immersion Right for my Child? If your child will be starting grade 1 in September
2017, one of the important choices you will make
is whether you want to apply for the French
Immersion (FI) program.
What is the program like? What are the
advantages and disadvantages of the program?
One way to help answer these questions is to
attend the information meeting on Wednesday,
Nov. 30, 2016 at 7 p.m. at Terry Fox Public
School.
Online application
The application form for Grade 1 French
Immersion for the 2017-18 school year will be
available online at
www.peelschools.org/French on Thursday, Dec.
1, 2016 at 1 p.m.
The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 27, 2017
at 4 p.m. Applications received after that date
will be put on a waiting list.
A French Immersion enrolment cap is in place.
This means that a specific number of spots are
available for students entering grade 1 French
Immersion. A random selection process will be
used to identify students gaining entrance into
the program. For more information about the
random selection process visit
www.peelschools.org/French.
Important dates:
Information meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 at 7 p.m.
Application process opens
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 1 p.m.
Application deadline
Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at 4 p.m.
For more information
visit www.peelschools.org/French
call your nearest French Immersion school
talk with parents who have children in the
French Immersion program
visit the Canadian Parents for French website
at http://on.cpf.ca
Celebrating Faith and Culture November 2016 DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
November Gwilatkw and Freezing Moon Aboriginal Spirituality November 1 Birth of the Báb Bahá'í November 1 All Saints' Day Christianity November 1 Samhain Wicca November 2 Birth of Baha’u’lláh Bahá'í November 3 -21 The month of Qudrat Bahá'í November 5 Gnan Panchami Jainism November 11 Remembrance Day Canada November 14 Dev Diwali or Lokashah Jayanti Hinduism and Jainsim November 14 Birth of Guru Nanak Sikhism November 16 Louis Riel Day Aboriginal Spirituality November 22 - December 10
The month of Qawl Bahá'í
November 24 Martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur
Sikhism
November 25 Day of Covenant Bahá'í November 27 Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Bahá Bahá'í November 27 or 28 (J) First Day of Advent (Christmas
fast) Christianity
November 27 First Sunday of Advent Christianity
