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name, teacher’s name and reason for

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Beryl Ford Public School Leaders Embrace Change!

Principal: Harjit Aujla Vice-Principal: Sumitra Lad

Office Manager: Marinka Hilton Vice Principal: Joseph Pileggi

Office Assistant: Kavita Mahadeo Office Assistant: Helena Costa

Office Clerk: Colette Brown Guidance Counsellor: Cheryl Karim

Superintendent of Education: Mrs. P. Daws (905) 451-2862 Ext. 4230

Trustee: Mr. Harkirat Singh: (647) 209-8000

October 2015

Principal’s Message

Dear Beryl Ford Public School Families,

I am very pleased to inform you that our Breakfast Program will be

underway in the very near future – effective Monday October 26th.

This wonderful opportunity will be made available to all Beryl Ford

students who would like to take part in a healthy meal option

between 7:30-8:00am. I am thrilled to be able to extend this

program to the Beryl Ford community in helping to ensure that all

of our students are able to get the very best start to their day – with

a nutritious breakfast fuelling their growing minds, students can

focus on excelling academically. I will be sharing more

information about this exciting program with you in the coming

days.

I am also excited to announce the introduction of an electronic

announcement system that we have developed at Beryl Ford to help

streamline communication to both our students and our parents. If

you ever have a question about a specific school event, feel free to

drop by the school’s front foyer where you can view our daily

announcements running live on our television screen positioned at

the front of the school.

Thank you for your continued support of the staff and students here

at Beryl Ford Public School.

Sincerely,

Harjit Aujla

Principal

Visit Beryl Ford’s

Website!

In order to help support Eco-School

initiative to use less paper, we

encourage you to visit our school

website at:

http://schools.peelschools.org/1415

We will be posting this newsletter on

the website every month. Our goal

is to have EVERY family read the

newsletter online instead of on

paper. Visit the Beryl Ford website

and click on Subscribe.

You will receive an email each time

there is new information on the

website. You will also find

information about the following

items:

contact information

calendar

enrolment data

school hours

mission, vision and values

registration information

printable forms

frequently asked questions

maps

Get involved in your child’s 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 youth—and 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 child's

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 Board's annual parent conference on Saturday, April 2, 2016

at Rick Hansen Secondary School, volunteering at your child's school,

talking to your teen about their school day and reading with your child at

night are all forms of parent involvement. Visit www.peelschools.org/

Time for School ~ A Guide to Regular

Attendance

Elementary school is a wonderful time in the life of a child, a time of great

strides in learning and in social and emotional development. Many things

affect your child’s success, from the quality of his or hers teachers, to the

makeup of the class. One of the most important factors is your child’s regular

and timely attendance.

Getting to class on time, and avoiding absences, are critical if your child is to

get the most out of school. It seems obvious. But the fact is that elementary

students tend to miss an average of eight or more school days during the year.

What can you as a parent do to help ensure your child's proper attendance?

First, understand that getting to school, every day and on time, matters at

every level, perhaps even more so in elementary schools. That’s because

important learning occurs daily, right from the start of class. By being

punctual and responsible, children are acquiring positive habits about school

attendance. Some other things to consider: By being late, children miss important social time with their peers before school

begins.

Students who are late often feel embarrassed or self-conscious.

Late arrivals can disrupt the routine of the classroom.

A last-minute rush can be stressful for the child, and get her to school in the

wrong frame of mind.

Missing even 5 or 10 minutes of the day can make it harder for the students to

understand the material being taught.

Frequent absenteeism leads to gaps in a child’s skills and knowledge base,

causing the child to fall behind his/her peers and hurt his/her self-esteem.

Too many missed school days can increase isolation, as the child stands out from

his/her classmates and misses opportunities to develop socially.

Absenteeism makes it tougher for the child to develop a good rapport with the

teachers.

If you have any questions regarding any of the issues raised here about

lateness or attendance, or if you are looking for other tips on getting your

child to school, please talk to us. By working together, we can help support a

more successful school experience for your child. Visit our website at

www.peelschools.org.

Nov. 11 Remembrance Day

Assembly (11 am)

Nov. 18 Gr. 7 Immunization

Clinic

Nov . 18 Gr. 8 Girls

Immunization Clinic

Did you know that litter is a safety

hazard, discourages development,

lowers property values and costs

money? According to the Region of

Peel, litter can attract animals and

insects, harm pets and serve as a

breeding ground for disease. Here are some tips for reducing waste at

school:

Provide your child with a litter-less lunch

which could contain:

refillable water bottle

returnable, reusable or refillable

drink containers instead of plastic

bottles and cans

snacks and sandwiches stored in

plastic containers

fruit that requires no wrap such as

bananas, apples, oranges

Put trash in the appropriate container. If a

recycling bin isn't available, ask where you

can find one and hold on to garbage until you

can dispose of it properly.

Reduce and reuse as much as you can before

you recycle. Reuse plastic bags, the other side

of a sheet of paper etc.

If you see litter, pick it up!

Set a good example. Don't be a litterbug.

Take part in neighbourhood cleanups - litter

prevention requires the

community to work together.

Coming in November

Help Keep Beryl Ford’s Students Safe

As members of the Beryl Ford community, we are all working together to

ensure the safety of our students. If you witness dangerous or aggressive

driving in the neighbourhood, the Peel Regional Police Service has a formal

reporting process called Road Watch. This program gives Peel Residents an

opportunity to keep the roads safe by reporting dangerous and aggressive

drivers to the police.

The report form is available at www.bramptonsafecity.ca and will need to

be faxed to 905-456-5911 or emailed to roadwatch@peelpolice.ca.

We encourage parents to make use of this valuable service.

How to prevent litter at school

Seeking Volunteers While we recognize that parents are

busy, we are always eager for additional

support to help out on field trips, in our

classrooms, the school library and with

various other events and activities at the

school. Volunteers enhance all of our

school programs at Beryl Ford PS and

we welcome any support which you are

able to provide. If you are interested in

volunteering at our school please drop

your resume to the office in attention to

Mr. Pileggi.

Under the Safe Schools Act anyone

assisting in the school requires a criminal

record check (forms are available from

the office).

Celebrate World

Teacher Appreciation Day

Since 1994, parents and students from around the world have celebrated

World Teacher Appreciation Day to commemorate the work of teachers and

their contributions to society. During the week of October 5, take the time to

let your child's teacher know he or she is truly appreciated. Thank your

child's teacher and let them know they are making a difference!

October is International Walk to School Month!

Our school is participating in International Walk to School Day on Wed.

Oct. 8th. On this day, walk, bike, blade, scooter, skip or hop to school….but

don’t drive! International Walk to School month is part of the Active & Safe

Routes to School program.

Visit www.saferoutestoschool.ca/ for more information.

Say 'thanks' to bus drivers Peel schools will pay tribute to bus drivers on Bus Driver Appreciation

Day on Oct. 21, 2015. 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 36,000 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 im-

portant job bus drivers do each school day and Oct. 21

provides an opportunity to give these individuals the

recognition they deserve.

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 www.peelschools.org/schools/information nights or

call the school directly. To find out which secondary school your teen will

attend, call 905-890-1010/1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212 or visit

www.peelschools.org/schools/findyourschool.