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Bessborough Bulletin School website: http://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/bessborough
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BessboroughEMS
211 Bessborough Drive, Toronto, ON M4G 3K2 Tel: 416.396.2315 Safe Arrival: email [email protected] or phone (416) 396-‐ 2319
Principal: Patricia Broderick Vice-‐Principal: Caroline Rosenbloom
Office Admin: Renee Cronier & Gail Everett Head Caretaker: Rollington Williams Evening Caretaker: Bill Newell
Superintendent: Kathleen Garner Trustee: Gerri Gershon
Week of April 13th, 2015
April: 13 – Day 3 - Mathematica Centrum Math Contest (enrichment students) - Sr Badminton Tournament (pm) 14 – Sr Girls Soccer Try Outs (pm) 15 – 2A Science Inquiry Showcase 16 – We Are Silent Day - Sr Girls Soccer Try Outs (am) - Gr 5/6 Badminton
Tournament 17 – Danish Delegates visit Bessborough
- MADD Canada presentation Intermediates (am)
Earth Week – 20th – 26th 20 – The Evolution of B- Boying performance (am) 22 – Math Rooted in Nature trip – Gr 6 Gamm 27 – Trent Arberry Mime (pm) 29 – Tree Planting Field Trip – (am) Gr 5 Ho 30 – Pizza Lunch
- Artist in the Classroom - (am) K Willoughby, (pm) Gr 1 Torres
- Gr 4-6 Track & Field - Bessies Rehearsal
A Message from the Administrative team:
“ We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors., we borrow it from our children. “
~ Native American Proverb We have an exciting week with the Mathematical Centrum contests written by several students in grades 3-8. It’s great practice for other contests that they may write in the future. We wish them all the best! We are also excited in welcoming our Danish delegates who will be visiting our school to learn more about the Ontario public school system. Please welcome them as they visit our classrooms. Try using the quotes listed above as a conversation starter at the dinner table. Ask your children, “What does this mean? What is the moral of the quote? What are some examples? How can we contribute?” You’ll be surprised with what they come up with! ~ Ms. Broderick and Ms. Rosenbloom
Days of Significance (2015) April 2015: Hispanic Heritage Month 7 World Health Day (WHO) 8 International Day of Pink 12 Pascha (Easter) (Orthodox Christian) 14 Baisakhi (Sikhism) 16 Yom HaShoah* (Judaism) 22 Earth Day (UN) 28 National Day of Mourning (Canada) May 2015: Asian Heritage Month, Jewish Heritage Month, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
Primary STEM – April 14th Attention all Primary STEM kids, we will be meeting for our Makey Makey day on Monday April 14th in Room 5. Please meet Ms. Wong promptly at 12:00. If you would like you can bring some of the following items… Carrots, celery, or playdough to help your group create using a Makey Makey kit. See you then! - Ms. Wong
Earth Week Earth Week is coming up and we are collecting some recycled materials in order to complete art activities throughout the week. Here are some things that we are collecting… - cleaned milk/juice cartons - plastic water bottles - bottle caps - toilet paper rolls - old CDs Please bring them to Room 5 at your earliest convenience. Thanks in advance!!
Lunch Time Programs – Start Monday April 13th Students in these programs eat lunch in their respective lunchrooms, and then go to the classroom designated for their program from 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm. Kindergarten students eat lunch in their lunchroom and will be picked up by the instructors from their lunchroom at 12:00 pm. They will be escorted back to their class by the Kindergarten ECEs at 12:50 pm. The only exception to this is the Ukulele Program where the students eat in the class while the Ukuleles are being tuned prior to their lesson. See the attached document for the room location.
Grade 2A Science Inquiry Showcase Thank you to the following families who donated birthday books to the library: Ms Buksner’s Grade 2 class is very excited to showcase their learning from their Simple Machines & Movement science inquiry unit. Students will be demonstrating the use of their compound gadgets that they created as well as playing their Lego Movie about their gadget. The showcase will take place in the Library on Wednesday, April 15th during Periods 5 (1:35-2:15pm) & 6 (2:35-3:15pm). All are welcome!
We Are Silent – Thursday April 16th For those of you unfamiliar with the day, it is an educational event to honour those adults and children around the world who don't have a voice (figuratively-speaking): child workers, people who are disenfranchised, women and children who are unable to get an education, etc. Last year, we included all students in grades 1-8. Since not talking for an entire day is highly impractical, we decided that we would all participate period 3 (10:50-11:40). Classes were asked to work silently, and even written communication was discouraged for that period so that students could understand how difficult it is not to have a "voice". See how challenging this can be.
MADD presentation: April 17th On Friday, April 17 from 9:00 to 10:00, in the big gym, the grades 7 and 8 will be participating in workshop presented by MADD Canada. The workshop is called Aftermath, which reviews the perils of drinking and driving. Although our students aren't driving it begins the process of consequences associated with drinking. If you would like to preview Aftermath, visit, http://www.madd.ca/madd2/en/services/youth_services_school_aftermath.html
Uploading Yearbook Photos: The Yearbook Committee is hard at work on this year’s yearbook and is in need of more photos. We are looking for any photos from parents of Halloween, Remembrance Day, Terry Fox Run, Holiday Concert, Danceathon or any sporting or other school events that they attended and took photos at. Please send any photos you would like to share with us ASAP. Thanks! Uploading Yearbook Photos: 1) From your cell phone or tablet -‐ email photos to: [email protected] 2) From your computer, click on this link and upload your photos: http://www.mediafire.com/filedrop/filedrop_hosted.php?drop=06c5b4ce1cabd3f1a4b99a81a97ce90f1f2551b6f5089bd8ab66d6a7e3809d7f Need help? Feel free to contact our parent advisor, Corey Ferguson at [email protected] or teacher advisor, Susan Thurow at [email protected].
Accessing Read & Write Gold: Read & Write 11 Read & Write is an assistive technology software designed to provide literacy support for students of all ages and abilities. This software helps students who require extra assistance when reading or writing, supporting them in developing their literacy skills and allowing them to enjoy greater independence. Read & Write features:
§ Speech feedback in a document or website § Research tools and graphic organizer § Word prediction and homonym organizer § Talking dictionary and phonetic spell checker § Audio file creation § French translator § Standard and scientific calculator § Scanning capabilities Download Read & Write for Home Use Many of our schools use Read & Write in the classroom. Students and parents can also download the software for free to use on your home computers. Use the following link to download: User Name: TDSB Password: 4500677672 http://www.tdsb.on.ca/ElementarySchool/SpecialEducation/AssistiveTechnology/SoftwareandResources.aspx You can also download an Android and iPad Version as well as a Chrome plugin. Thank you Sebastian Toncu for letting us know of the new recent feature! http://www.texthelp.com/north-america/rwtablets/
School Climate Survey for Parents of Grade 7-12 only: Background
Section 169.1 (2.1) of the Education Act and Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) 145, Progressive Discipline and Promoting Positive Student Behaviour, require boards to conduct anonymous school climate surveys of students, staff, and parents at least once every two years.
Board-Wide Implementation Plan
Between March and June 2015, Grades 7-12 students will complete the TDSB’s online Student School Climate Survey. During this time, schools will invite parents/guardians/caregivers and all school staff to complete the TDSB’s online School Climate Surveys for parents and staff.
An email will be sent to Grade 7&8 parents with details of the survey.
Art Auction – THANK YOU! The art auction was a wonderful experience for all! It was great to see the creative minds collaborate to produce such beautiful work! Thank you Mary Holmes, Michelle Iwata, Jennifer O’Donnell and Cass Reimer for leading and helping students find their creative side!
Northlea Blood Donor Clinic – The next Northlea blood donor clinic is just around the corner. The Northlea school community will be hosting a spring clinic on Monday, April 20 at Northlea school. This is our 25th clinic. Clinic details: The Northlea Spring blood donor clinic takes place on Monday, April 20 from 2:00 - 7:00 PM at Northlea school, 305 Rumsey Road. Call 1-888-2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) to book an appointment. Thank you for your continued support. Maria Charlebois Blood Donor team
A Message from our Home and School Committee …
Mondays - Techie Team (library @lunch)
Tuesdays - Girls’ Movement (Breakfast in library @8:15 am every other week) - Library Ambassadors and Literacy Leaders (library @lunch) - Gr 7/8 Math Contest Prep (Rm 30 @lunch) - Gr 6-8 Yoga Club (big gym @lunch) - Gr 6-8 Bessborough Glee Club (music rm @lunch) - Primary STEM (Rm 5 after school)
Thursdays – Me to We (Rm 10 @lunch every other week)
- Art Committee (Rm 31 @lunch) - ECO Club (Rm 17 @lunch) - Best-Bro-Boiz Club (Rm 15 after school)
Ward Forum: April 23rd 2015 @ 7:00 pm Trustee Gerri Gershon invites you to attend her Ward Forum Topics: Close Schools? Change Boundaries? Add Portables? Additions? Repairs? Where: Leaside CI in the library @7:00 p.m. (Library)
Thank you and have a fantastic week!
The Bessies: Some reminders… Congratulations to all Bessie performers! We look forward to seeing your performances on stage at Leaside High on May 1st. A couple of important reminders: All performers need to have their music in by Monday, April 20th. There are two ways to send in your music. Please see attached instructions. 1. Burn a CD and submit it to the office. Please mark the title of the song and the names of the performers on the CD. Remember to cut your music to the appropriate time. 2. Send your song as an MP3 file to John Tzanetakis at [email protected] cut to the length you wish. Please write the title of the song and the names of the performers in the subject line of the email. Cabaret Volunteers: This event does not happen without volunteers. We need help prior, during and after the performance. If you are interested in helping we would LOVE to have you. Please email Alison Rockwell if you would like to volunteer at [email protected] Cabaret Tickets: The ticket order form will come home with your child in the next week. Your Bessie Convenors Jen Comish, Alison Rockwell and Michelle Iwata
