Wednesday, November 15, 2016

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:

November 17th School Council (6:30pm in the School Library) 17th Band Rehearsal (3:00 – 4:30pm) 18th Band to PET (9:00am-2:30pm) 23rd Progress Reports 23rd Picture Retake 24th-25th Student Led Conference 24th Band Rehearsal (3:00 – 4:30pm) 24th Pizza Lunch 24th Ashton Meadows Book Fair 29th MATHLETES (Gr. 2-6) 30th SPIRIT DAY #2 (wear your Ashton Meadows Colours or Gear) 30th Character Assembly – Honesty (1:30 pm School Gym – Parents Welcome)  

Character Matters for November ~ HONESTY

We behave in a sincere, trustworthy, and truthful manner

Parents please join us for our character Matters Assemblies at the end of each month. The assemblies will begin at 1:30 pm in the Gym.

Our Character matter last month was Responsibility.

JK: Mohammad N. SK: Jasmine L, Ethan L. Gr. 1: Camron F. Gr. 2: Elham P., Monica C. Gr. 3: Julia L., Lara J. Gr. 4: Milana K., Kelly J., James L., Eywn L.,

Noah A., Maariah M., William Y., Jaden L. Gr. 5: Lucy Z., Carol L. Gr. 6: Sohail P. Gr. 7: Amira C., Max J., Gr. 8: Jubei A., Taylor C.

       

WWEEDDNNEESSDDAAYY FFIILLEE

On November 30th, Student Parliament will be hosting our 2nd Spirit Day which will be Ashton Meadows Gear/Ashton Meadows Colours Day! Please encourage your class to participate in Spirit Day!

Congratulations to the following

students

Student Parliament News

  

Intermediate Girls Basketball Team and NBA Coach David Nurse

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Lunch drop off cannot be from your car. There is no supervision at the front of the school and we have increasing traffic at this time.

Procedure

The drop off of the lunch needs to take place before 12:20 pm. Parents will bring lunches into the foyer and place them on the lunch table. We will have labels on which to put your child’s name.

Students will pick up lunches from 12:20-12:25 pm. If on the rare occasion you are late to deliver the lunch, please bring the

lunch directly to the office and we will arrange delivery.

Thank you for delivering lunches on time and following our routine to make it safe for all. Safety First.

LUNCH DROP OFF

RECESS and LUNCH ROUTINES

At Recess and Lunch Students Will follow the rules of respectful and safe play. Will be on time and respond to the bell. Will use the sign out procedure that includes obtaining parent/guardian

permission if leaving for lunch.

At Recess and Lunch Staff Will ensure safe and respectful play. Will report any injuries to the office. Will ensure all students exit and enter safely. Will ensure all students are present after being outside or in different

parts of the building when returning to class.

At Recess and Lunch Parents and Guardians Will come to the office if they need to sign out or see their child. Will bring lunches into the foyer and use the drop off table.

(Please do not ask your child / children to come to the front of the school where cars are lining up at that time.)

Being Safe on Our Yard

Intermediate Girls Basketball Team and NBA Coach David Nurse On October 27th, Mr. Thomas and Above the 6 Youth Basketball Association, took five members from our intermediate girls’ basketball team, Jessica, Paris, Naki (who won top female shooter), Michelle and Yanellys (missing from picture), to a special shooting clinic put on by one of the NBA’s top shooting coaches, David Nurse. The “Perfect Shots” clinic took place at Centennial College from 6-9pm, and featured players representing rep teams from across the GTA. The girls got to learn directly from David Nurse as he worked to perfect their shooting technique. They also got to hear Coach Nurse tell stories of working with some of the NBA’s best players.

The girls are serious about defending their York Region Championship and looking to win an unprecedented third championship in a row! Mr. Thomas

ASHTON MEADOWS BOOK FAIR UPDATE

Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Ashton Meadows on November 24-December 1.

Keep an eye open for the flyer and door prize ballot, they will be sent home in the upcoming weeks. Book Fair will be open for the students to shop

everyday during school and will also be open late for parents during the student-led conference night.

*There will be a door decorating contest this year and the winning class will receive $10 worth of books to

add to their classroom library.

At this time, we are looking for members for the Executive positions of Chair and Secretary. Our next School Council meeting will be held on

Thursday November 17th at 6:30pm in the library. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Le Chef a l’ecole will be hosting a French workshop for all Junior and Intermediate students from December 5th to 7th in the old Staff Room.

A detailed schedule will follow. Please remind students to bring in their forms to either Cynthiya or Paul and pay on Cash Online before November 30th. Also, please let your

students know that the Breakfast Club will be happening in Room 128 from December 5th to 7th. Merci beaucoup!

After School Floor Hockey Group 

Intermediate students are invited to join our After School Floor Hockey Group! The program takes place after the final bell on a rotating schedule of Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays to accommodate all students' busy schedules. Those interested should see Mr. Irwin for an information package, permission form and schedule. School Cash Online School Cash Online All payments for field trips, pizza, agendas, etc. are to be made through School Cash Online. Registration instructions have been sent home. Please note you need to have your child’s Student ID# (not the OEN #) in order to register. Any questions we are here to help.

Late Bus Information Want to check if your bus is on schedule? A late bus report is available on the STS website – www.schoolbuscity.com, you may also call First Student at 905-294-5104 and ask for dispatch. For information on bus routes, stop locations, times, late arrivals, cancellation, eligibility, registering a complaint, safety and general information, please visit www.schoolbuscity.com or contact the York Region Student Transportation Services School Bus Information Line at 1-877-330-3001, accessible 24 hours a day.

School Council Message for Grade 8 Parents from Markville We would like to extend an invitation to our annual Grade 8 Parents Open House. This event will be held on Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are welcome. During this evening you will get a glimpse into the many aspects of school life including our outstanding arts/music program, high academic achievements including our very competitive EQAO scores, our exciting Gifted Program, our Advanced Placement opportunities and our five Specialist High Skills Major program to name a few. You will also be introduced to our One-to-One Digital Device Program. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our dynamic school culture with you. Markville’s school motto is “Dedicated to Excellence”; you will have an opportunity to see our true dedication to this motto in action. Please do not miss this exciting and informative event. Thank you. Markville Guidance and Administration

STUDENT LED CONFERENCES- NOVEMBER 24th & 25th, 2016

Monday November 14, 2016 Dear Parents and Guardians: Our first Elementary Progress Reports will be sent home to parents/guardians on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016. Your child and classroom teacher are looking forward to meeting with you to review their progress to date at the upcoming Student Led Conferences which are scheduled to be held on either the evening of Thursday, November 24th (3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) or during the day on Friday, November 25th (8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.). Student led conferences will be scheduled for students in SK to Grade 8 and will be approximately 20 minutes in length. Please note that 3 or 4 conferences will be occurring at the same time in each classroom. Student Led Conferences are different from Parent-Teacher interviews, as your child will be leading the discussion and presenting their work. The word “conference” is used because the word implies a sharing of information among equals. This Student Led Conference is a celebration of your child’s successes and a review of next steps in learning. The conference may include the sharing of work samples, touring the classroom, and a discussion with your child about their personal learning goals and next steps for improvement. Please use the form attached to indicate your preference for a date and time for your Student Led Conference with your child. Please return this form no later than Thursday November 17, 2016. When booking interviews, priority will be given to families whose form has been returned by the due date and to the booking of consecutive interviews for families with more than one child attending the school. Again, your child and classroom teacher are looking forward to meeting with you at the Student Led Conference. Should you have comments, questions or concerns, please contact us at the school at (905) 887-2656. Sincerely, Calvin Darby, Principal Janice Perera-Baker, Vice Principal Ashton Meadows P.S. Ashton Meadows P.S.

ASHTON MEADOWS PUBLIC SCHOOL Calvin Darby- Principal Janice Perera - Vice Principal

230 Calvert Road, Markham, Ontario L6C 1T5 Tel: 905.887.2656 Fax: 905-887-2684 Email: ashton.meadows.ps@yrdsb. ca

STUDENT LED CONFERENCE – RETURN FORM Please return this form to your child’s teacher as soon by THURS. NOV. 17, 2016 as conferences are scheduled on a first returned basis. Student’s Name: ______________________Teacher: _____________________Grade: _____ Please rank your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice of time slots. We will try to accommodate your request. Thank you! ___________________________________________________________________________

□ November 24th (Evening Only) □ between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m □ between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m □ between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m □ between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m

□ November 25th (Daytime Only) □ between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m □ between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m □ between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m

If you have more than one child attending our school, please list below so we can try to coordinate your conference times. Siblings’ Names : _________________________ Teacher (s): ________________________ Gr. ___ Siblings’ Names : _________________________ Teacher (s): ________________________ Gr. ___ Siblings’ Names : _________________________ Teacher (s): ________________________ Gr. ___ ___________________________________________________________________________ If you are not available to attend the Student Led Conference Please select from the following:

□ I will not be able to attend a Student Led Conference at this time.

□ I will contact my child’s teacher to discuss his/her progress at another time □ I am pleased with my child’s progress and do not require an interview or phone call at this time

___________________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:______________________________________ Date: ________________________________ Best Phone Number to reach you at :__________________________

JOIN IN THE FUN!

Your child will be participating in

A DAY of MATH FUN & GAMES

Visit www.mathletes.ca to learn more about MATHLETES

MATHLETES

Please drop by the gym and see how much

FUN MATH can be!

You can even join in the FUN

and PLAY with MATH!

9:15am to 2:00pm

Tuesday, November 29th

AEBS is united in our purpose to promote the achievement and well-being of Black students

Journey TO SUccess: A STUDENT & PARENT CONFERENCE

Guest Speakers, Workshops & Discussions Come Out to Be Inspired, Educated & Informed

Register online or submit one paper registration per person to a School Office Administrator to be sent to Darcie Sutherland at Inclusive School and Community Services.

For more information contact Tisha.Nelson@yrdsb.ca

All students attending the conference must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

AEBS (Alliance of Educators for Black Students) Conference Registration Form

Please submit one registration form per person. Parent/Guardian Registration Name: ______________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________ Workshop Choices - Please choose one workshop per session:

Session A

Workshop A1: Mental Health & Your Child

Workshop A2:How to Navigate The System

Session B

Workshop B1: Understanding School & Safe School Policies

Workshop B2a: Supporting Your Children: Exploring the Curriculum - Elementary

Workshop B2b: Supporting Your Children: Exploring the Curriculum - Secondary Elementary Student Registration Name: ____________________________________________________ Grade: _______ School:_____________________________________________

Name of Accompanying Parent/Guardian: ________________________________________________________________

High School Student Registration Name: ____________________________________________________ Grade: _______ School:_____________________________________________

Workshop Choices - Please choose one workshop per session: Session A

Workshop A3: Life After High School: A Panel Discussion with Various Professionals

Workshop A4: Networking

Session B

Workshop B3: Financial Literacy “ I want to be Rich…” Building An Understanding of Financial Literacy

Workshop B4: How to Get Free Money- What Are Scholarships and How Can they Help Me? Name of Accompanying Parent/Guardian: ________________________________________________________________ Please Note any Dietary Restrictions :__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Personal information is collected pursuant to the Education Act and will be used to protect the privacy of individuals and to ensure that personal information is shared properly.

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