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DECEMBER 2011 Newsletter
Greenbriar Senior PS 1140 Central Park Drive, Brampton ON L6S 2C9
(905) 791-2332
Superintendent: P. Daws Principal: Mrs. W. Peyer
School Trustee: B. Ford Vice-Principal: Mrs. S. Prouse
Holiday Break: Mon, Dec 26 to Fri, Jan 7 Back to School: Monday, Jan 9, 2012 Greenbriar Sr. PS wishes each and every one of our Greenbriar families a safe and enjoyable holiday and a Happy New Year!
What’s happening on December 23? (Friday—last day
before our Holiday Break) 9:15 am Spirit Day Assembly and Holiday Arts Showcase 12:39 pm: Funapalooza (all students should be signed up)
We are excited to invite one and all to our Spirit Assembly and Holiday
Showcase to be held on Friday, December 23rd at 9:15 am. You won’t
want to miss this! Our students are amazing! Please mark this on your
calendar to join us! You won’t be sorry! Bring a friend!
LAST COY
before the
winter break is
Thursday,
December 8th!
JR. Volleyball Tournaments at Great Lakes Public School
GIRLS: Mon, Dec 12, 2011 from 10:00 to 5:10
BOYS: Tue, Dec 13, 2011 from 10:00 to 4:40
LAST OFIP
Before the
winter break is
Wednesday,
December 21st!
GRADE 6 Boy: Kazu K. 6SB
GRADE 6 Girl: Tamia G. 6RM
GRADE 7 Boy: Cody P. 7AS
GRADE 7 Girl: Jada T. 7LM
GRADE 8 Boy: Hassan M. 8KH
GRADE 8 Girl: Alisha M. 8RA
Meetings begin at 6:30 pm
in the Staff Room
All parents and guardians are welcome The next School Council meeting is January 25th, 2012 at 6:30 pm. All School Council mem-
bers are encouraged to attend. The School Council Chair for 2011-2012 is Mrs. J. Millington.
Jan
25th!
BABYSITTING is
provided upon advance
notice. Call the School
Office 905-791-2332 to
make arrangements.
Atta-boy
Atta-girl
Scheduled meetings January 25
March 28
May 9 (changed from May 16)
Board
Games
CIA's for week of Nov 8th, 2011
Student Homeroom Character Shown
Lugman F 6BC Caring
Krishni 6ME Caring/Respectful
Ryan B 6RM Caring
Celine 6SB Respectful
Zach T 6SB
Caring/Responsible
Jomar P 7EW Responsible
Pawandeep 8KH Cooperative
Shubhkarman 8KH Cooperative
Sachin 8KH Caring
Cameron 8KH Responsible
Nagina 8KH Responsible
Morgan R 9BL Responsible
CIA's for week of Nov 22nd, 2011
Student Homeroom Character Shown
Arshdeep J 6ME Respectful
Harley V 6ME Caring
Ryan M 6RM Cooperative
Devi 7BT Respectful
Archan 7BT Respectful
Sheena 7EW Responsible
Vijithan M 7EW Respectful
Prabhjit 8CB Caring
Tyler 8DC Caring
Kamalpreet 8RA Caring
Simranjot 9BL Cooperative
Ashie D 9ES Respectful
Due to PD Days in the first and third weeks
of November, there were no CIA’s drawn for
those weeks.
FUNAPALOOZA is back on Dec 23 (after lunch)
Our students are in for s’more fun here at Greenbriar. Some of the activities being offered
on a first come—first served basis are shown below:
Chocolate-
making
Painting
ornaments
HIP
HOP Word train
movies
chess
Hockey Funky
Magnets Sudoku
Necklace-
making
FORM 6 6AB... Prabhsimran S, Vikramjeet H, Sonya S; 6BC…Karan J, Augustus B, Ashween
S; 6GG... Kyle W, Sonya L, Julian B; 6ME...Steven M, Jasanpreet A, Karanvir G; 6RM…Harveer A,
Sarah M, Anuj S; 6SB…Komal C, Parneet B, Hirra B
FORM 7
7AS... Nicolas A, Arpandeep K, Adrian S; 7BT…Jushin S, Safia S, Mehdiya K; 7CM…Alicia S, Arshad
S, Saad A; 7EW…Harshi W, Dan Albert Y, Smit R; 7LM…Aadil P, Amrit B, Matthew N; 7SH…Harkirat
M, Anissa R
FORM 8
8CB…Khushi D; Dylan B, Robin D; 8CD…Devin P, Tiana C, Jonathan W; 8GW…Jessie H, Mustafa V,
Gurpreet C; 8JM…Awsaja K, Malisha H, Rav P; 8KH…Gursimran S, Sakkya G, Hassan M; 8RA…
Cameron S, Shaenell S
ART
6AB…Hadia O, Raza B; 6BC…Casey G, Roshaani K; 6GG…Jordyn R, Gagan T; 6ME…
Arshdeep J, Atchana S; 6RM…Harveer A, Melanie S; 6SB…Rhea V, Britney N; 7AS…Tanvir S, Saman-
tha S; 7BT… Gurjeevan D, Adnan L; 7CM…Diana T, Abhijeet B; 7EW…Kunal C, Smit R; 7LM…
Brayden R, Bavneet H; 7SH…Sarah G, Erykah A; 8CB…Dylan B, Rudraksh M; 8DC…Iqra B, Yashneil
L; 8GW…Kaitlyn M, Murlai K; 8JM…Nali P, Mehul R; 8KH…Melissa P, Nastassia E; 8RA…Maruf Y,
Tarnpreet H; 9BL…Ragulan R, Lily L; 9ES...Jasmeet G, Cobica R; 9R1…Aiden M, Joseph F; 9R2…
Yugan S, Aaron V; 9SJ…Lathyga E, Krishnni V
MUSIC 6AB…Raza B, Hadia O;
6BC…Griffin B, Angel E;
6GG…Josiha K, Sonya L;
6ME…Krishni P, Maharshi B;
6RM…Rashawn C, Ricki-Ann
T; 6SB…Hirra A, Raghushek J;
7AS…Tanvir S, Samantha S; 7BT…Andrew D,
Sosena L; 7CM…Saad A, Safaa F; 7EW…Jomar
P, Thomas A; 7LM…Gurleen B, Alysia P;
7SH…Kayathre K, Ryan B; 8CB…Noemi L, Dy-
lan B; 8DC…Jonathan W; 8GW…Mustafa V,
Jasleen J; 8JM…Kiki K, Lorenzo G; 8KH…
Sachin N; 8RA…Sameer D, Gulnar S; 9BL…
Vivek P, Shaziah G; 9ES...Helen S, Ajay P;
9R1…Damon F; 9R2…Kyle Y; 9SJ…Jonah A,
Victoria L
6AB…Hadia O, Karone B; 6BC…Lugman F, Yadah
L; 6GG…Jessiel G, Julian B; 6ME…Karanvir G,
Harley V; 6RM…Ryan M, Anuj S; 6SB…Tehillah F,
Raghushek J; 7AS…Joshua D, Cheyenne S; 7BT…
Andrew D, Jushin S; 7CM…Ryan K, Haley S;
7EW…Mandeep S, Vijithan M; 7LM…Brayden R,
Jada T; 7SH…Elis P, Anissa R; 8CB…Tanisha A,
Prabhjit N; 8DC…Amanpreet M, Jonathan W;
8GW…Jaspreet B, Brittany S; 8JM…Taylor D,
Awsaja K; 8KH…Tyrese D, Hassan M; 8RA…
Nagina F, Jordan M ; 9BL… Allen C,
Andeep T; 9ES... Devi B, Shawn A
FORM 9
9BL…Simranjot D, Shaziah G, Het K; 9ES…Shawn A, Ghishiyaani T, Cobica R; 9R1…Joseph F, Allen
W; 9R2…Padma M, Kyle Y; 9SJ…Jonah A, Jessica R, Victoria L
FRENCH
November was a particularly exciting time in the library. The Book Fair was held November 14 to 18. A
heartfelt thank you to the Greenbriar community for supporting this effort. We were able to purchase books
from the fair for the library, and the students are already enjoying the new books. Also, another special thank you to
the library leaders, as well as Mrs. Grimmer and Mrs. Manning, who helped during the week. You did an amazing job
and your efforts were appreciated. Congratulation to the winners from the two contests: Rebecca B. 7SH and Ricki-
Ann T. 6RM.
We have begun the Silver Birch and Red Maple series from the Forest of Reading (Ontario Library Association). Due
to the large number of students who have expressed interest, we are dividing the school population so that there is an
equal opportunity for all students to participate. If students find that the pace is too challenging, they are encouraged to
complete through the Brampton Public Library. Either way, as long as they hand in their completed Reflection Sheet,
they are welcome to both vote in April and attend the Peel District School Board’s celebration in May at the Powerade
Centre.
For more information regarding these books, please visit the web site at the Ontario Library Association.
The Glory Wind by Valerie Sherrard
Better than Weird by Anna Kerz
Crossing to Freedom by Virginia Frances Schwartz
Ghosts of the Titanic by Julie Lawson
Ghost Message by Jacqueline Guest
Milo: Sticky Notes and Brain Freeze by Allan Silberberg
The McGillicuddy Book of Personal Records by Colleen Sydor
That Boy Red by Rachna Gilmore
Undergrounders by David Skuy
Neil Flambe and the Aztec Abduction by Kevin Sylvester
Dear George Clooney Please Marry My Mom by Susan Neilson
Fanatics by William Bell
Dust City by Robert Paul Weston
Fly Boy by Eric Walters
Home Truths by Jill MacLean
No Safe Place by Deborah Ellis
Thunder over Kandahar by Sharon E. McKay
Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey
Torn from Troy by Patrick Bowman
Half Brother by Kenneth Oppel
Check out the Holiday Planner Insert from
the City of Brampton for Winter Break
Activities! Take advantage of the wide
selection of things to do for the entire family!
Psssst….did you notice the Calendar
in this Newsletter? Put it on your
fridge as a quick reference tool.
From the Music Department Jingle Bells...Jingle Bells....
The Holiday Spirit Assembly will be on Friday, December 23 at 9:15 in the morning here at Greenbriar! The Bands will play - the singers will sing - the drums
will get your feet groovin'! All are welcome! Come and join us for music making and Holiday cheer! Another reminder to all students that regular instrument practice is the key to making beautiful music. Parents please help by reminding students to bring their instruments home every day and to encourage them to practice. Ask your child to play for you - see what he/she has been working on! The Winter Showcase will be on Wednesday February 8th at 7:00pm - Mark the date on your calendar. This is a great evening to come and enjoy The Arts created and performed by the students at Greenbriar! You will see the Grade level bands, Jazz Band, Choirs, Vocal Groups, DrumAddicts, Visual Arts Slide shows and much more!! Come Enjoy the Show!
Counting on You (COY) is the name of the language and math assistance program
offered by the Peel District School Board which gives students in Grades 7 to 10 the support
and attention they need to improve their skills and learning strategies to be more successful in
school. This program runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-5:00 at Greenbriar from
Thursday, December 2 until Tuesday, February 8th (last COY before our Holiday Break is
Wednesday, December 8).
OFIP is a Peel Board sponsored remedial program that offers additional support in reading,
writing and mathematics in a classroom where the average student-to-teacher ratio will be 6 to
one. The program runs on Mondays and Wednesdays, starting Monday December 5th. OFIP is
cancelled on Wednesday, Dec 14th. The Last OFIP before our Holiday Break is Dec 14th—
starting up again on January 9th. Only students who have submitted permission forms may
TOY DRIVE Sponsored by Student Leadership
November 14 to December 9
Ask your student for information
Celebrating Faith and Culture December 2011
DATE CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE
December Luut'aa Aboriginal Spirituality
December 5 Ashura Islam
December 6 Maun Agiyaras or Maunajiyaras Jainism
December 8 Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) Buddhism
December 11 December 11 Sunset of December 11 to 30
Amitabha Buddha’s Birthday Jashan-e-Sadeh The month of Masa'il
Buddhism Zoroastrianism Bahá’í
December 13 Birthday of Imam Aga Khan Islam
Sunset of December 20 to 28 Chanukah Judaism
Eve of December 21 to 22 Yule Wicca
December 22 Tohji-taisai Shinto
December 25 Christmas Christianity and Canada
December 26 Boxing Day Christianity and Canada
December 26 Zarathustra-no-Diso Zoroastrianism
December 26 to January 1 Kwanza African-Canadian communities
December 31 to January 4 Ghambar Maidyarem Zoroastrianism
December 31 to January 18 The month of Sharaf Bahá’í
YEARBOOK SALES
The last day to purchase your 2011-2012 Greenbriar Yearbook is Friday, December 9th. Please visit the yearbook booth during lunch (or see Mr. Khuu in room 108 to make your purchase if you don't stay for lunch). Come on, Greenbriar, make your memories last with this year's yearbook!
WINTER ACTIVITY DAY—February 24, 2012 A day—February 24th—has been set aside for students to disengage from regular desk academic studies in favour of fun physical activities! Sign-ups began during parent-teacher interviews on a first come—first served basis. The sign-up deadline was extended to December 2nd. Any student not signed up should see Mrs. Deslippe immediately. Students not registered for an activity will be assigned to regular academic studies. The following activities have been offered:
Basketball In-school sports activities (p.m.) Bowling Skating Dance / Fitness Soccer / Badminton Flag Football / Touch Rugby Tubing In-school sports activities (a.m.) Volleyball
Greenbriar’s School Website We invite you to check our school website regularly,
and let us know if you have any suggestions for im-
provement. The Greenbriar school website can be
reached at:
http://schools.peelschools.org/1423/
OR
www.peelschools.org
(select schools; then select Greenbriar)
STUDENTS INVITED—Come and Join Us
Tuesday—Wednesday—Thursday
8:15 a.m. to 8:40 a.m.
Room 109
Pay as you can
(suggest 50 cents)
―No Scents makes Good Sense‖ is a Peel Awareness
Program. Parents are kindly asked to refrain from
wearing scented products at any time they are in the
school (eg parent interviews, assemblies,
performances, etc). Parents are asked to remind their
children that we want to be considerate of one
another.
CANTEEN
Thank you to all of the wonderful students
at Greenbriar who continue to support our
school store. The funds generated assist in
many areas of the school for the benefit of
the students. Also, thank you to Fresh
Slice and Subway Subs who provide us
with fabulous service each week.
During the Lunch Break… ...children are supervised both inside
and outside by the teachers and
lunchroom monitors. Supervisors on duty will
provide sufficient supervision during the lunch
break to ensure the comfort and safety of students.
To support student safety and to be good
community neighbours, families are asked to have
their children remain at school for the entire lunch
break. We cannot be responsible for students
leaving school property at lunch. Permission to
leave to go home for lunch requires a parent
signature confirming parent’s wishes.
MODE of TRANSPORTATION
Please remind your child that bicycles are
strongly discouraged due to safety con-
cerns. Scooters, roller blades and skate-
boards are only allowed if they fit prop-
erly in your child’s locker. They must not
be used or worn on school property.
Walking has bonus points — not only will
it get your child to school, but it gives
your child fresh air and a good work-out!
Winter bus safety 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.
Closing schools because of bad weather
During the winter months, we may need to cancel buses or close schools because of bad weather. The board decides by 6:45 a.m. whether to cancel buses or close schools. To find out if busing is cancelled or schools closed, visit www.peelschools.org or call 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146. You will receive one of the following messages:
Peel District School Board buses are cancelled. Schools remain open for students and staff, but buses are cancelled. Buses will remain cancelled all day. All activities that require busing will also be cancelled. Permits, night school classes, daycare and other activities in schools will operate as usual. All Peel District School Board schools and board offices are closed. Due to weather conditions, schools and board offices are closed to students and staff. All activities in schools and board offices are also cancelled, including daycare, night school and permits. All evening programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled. Due to weather conditions, all activities in schools and board offices are cancelled, including continuing edu-cation courses and events. The buildings will be closed. All weekend programs and permits at the Peel District School Board are cancelled. Due to weather conditions, all activities in schools and board offices are cancelled, including continuing edu-cation courses and events. The buildings will be closed.
During the winter months inclement weather may cause disruption of bus transportation and regular school
operations. A decision to cancel school transportation and/or to close schools is usually made by 6:00 a.m.
and will be announced on the following radio and television stations:
VIRGIN RADIOFM99.9 CHUM AM1050 CFTR AM680
CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CJCL AM590 CHFI FM98.1
CFRB AM1010 EZ ROCK FM97.3 CJBC (FR) AM860
FM Z103.5 FM93.1 FM Q107
CHIN FM100.7/AM1540 CBC99.1
CITYPULSE GLOBAL NEWS CTV
We will be communicating one of four standard messages to the radio stations. The four announcements and
their effect on the transportation system are as follows: (Please note that the highlighted text only will be
communicated by the radio stations).
1. ―DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES SERVING ST. ANDREW,
ST. BENEDICT AND ST. PETER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND R.F. HALL SECONDARY
SCHOOL ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY.‖
2. ―THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES AND THE PEEL
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BUSES IN THE TOWN OF CALEDON AND THE COUNTY OF
DUFFERIN ARE CANCELLED‖. This means that all runs listed under announcement #l PLUS the
following are cancelled.
All schools in the Town of Caledon and all school runs that begin in the Town of Caledon. Individual schools
will be notified if this cancellation affects their school.
3. ―THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE PEEL DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD BUSES ARE CANCELLED.‖ This means that:
ALL Transportation services provided by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and The
Peel District School Board, including buses, vans and taxis have been cancelled for the entire day.
4. ―THE SCHOOLS AND OFFICES OF BOTH THE DUFFERIN-PEEL CATHOLIC
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND THE PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ARE
CLOSED.‖ This means that:
ALL Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board ad Peel District School Board schools and offices
are closed to all students and staff.
Note: For Secondary School students riding Public Transit, cancellation of service will be
communicated by the respective transit property over the radio. Please be advised that Public Transit
rarely cancels and that the level of service on days with inclement weather is unpredictable.
November 2011
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OF PEEL REGION (STOPR)
BUS CANCELLATIONS / SCHOOL CLOSING DUE TO BAD WEATHER
2011 – 2012 SCHOOL YEAR
Hand washing is the most important way to prevent the spread of infection. Always wash your hands with soap and
water when they are dirty.
Clean your hands before:
touching your eyes, nose or mouth
touching/preparing food or drinks
eating or drinking
caring for someone in your home who can easily get sick (baby, elderly or someone who has an unhealthy immune system)
first aid
Clean your hands after:
touching pets or other animals
touching raw meat, particularly chicken
touching surfaces such as a railing or grocery cart
touching money
touching objects sick people have touched
touching blood or body fluids such as urine, vomit or feces
contact with those who have a cold, the flu, diarrhea or virus of any kind
changing diapers
wiping your own or a child’s nose
sneezing or coughing
using a facial tissue
using the washroom
removing gloves
Cleaning
gardening
What to do when you cough or sneeze:
cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve
put used tissues in the wastebasket
clean your hands with soap and water or a hand sanitizer
For more information call Peel
Health
at 905-799-7700
or visit www.peelregion.ca/flu.
Tips for ensuring your child's safe arrival to and from school
Take your child to the bus stop and meet them there after school.
Help your child set up a buddy system. Children should walk in groups of at least two.
Pre-arrange a contact person your child knows who can pick him or her up in the event of an
emergency.
Make sure the school has a list of people your child can be released to. This also applies to day camp,
swimming lessons, and other activities.
Avoid placing your child’s name in a clearly visible location on their clothes, lunch box and other
belongings because it advertises who they are. A stranger may read their name and call out to them,
fooling your child into believing this person knows them.
Register for French immersion, extended French by Jan. 27
Are you thinking of registering your child for French immersion? For the 2012-2013 school year, parents must
register children for entry into Grade 1 French immersion or Grade 7 extended French by 4 p.m. on Friday,
January 27, 2012. Students who register after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list.
Register directly at the French immersion school your child will attend. Check the Peel board website,
www.peelschools.org and go to "French immersion" in the "Schools" section, to find out your local French
immersion school. You can also call the Peel board, 905-890-1010/1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212.
Attend an information session to learn more about the program
What is the French immersion program like? What are the advantages and features of the program? How can
you tell if it is the right choice for your child?
If you were not able to attend the parent night in the fall about the program, you are invited to an information
session:
French immersion
7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012
HJA Brown Education Centre – Board Room
5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson Blvd.)
Mississauga
Extended French
7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012
HJA Brown Education Centre - Mississauga Room
5650 Hurontario St. (at Matheson Blvd.), Mississauga
How to get more information
Visit the Peel board website—www.peelschools.org/schools/french_immersion.htm
Visit the Canadian Parents for French website—www.cpfont.on.ca
PARENTS!....Do you want your children to be Empowered? Inspired? Motivated? Educated about
African and Caribbean Heritage?
If YES, we are pleased to announce English Creole classes on Saturday
mornings. Students will experience Creole language instructions and gain a greater understanding
of Caribbean people, Caribbean cultures and the contributions made to multicultural Canada through the
ARTS. All students will experience the expressions of Creole through fun-filled activities such as: music,
drama, dance, visual arts, crafts and media literacy.
To learn more about this very dynamic program offered at Morning Star M.S., Fletcher's Meadow S.S.,
and Calderstone M.S., contact International Languages, Continuing Education by:
Phone: 905-890.1010, EXT 6610
Email: [email protected]
Web page: http://www.peelschools.org/alt_programs/con_ed/international_lang/courses/index.htm
Help your family stay warm this winter
Canada Safety Council recommends the following tips for staying comfortable and preventing hypo-thermia when working or playing outdoors:
Wear a warm hat—most body heat is lost through the head. Children should keep an extra hat at school.
Wear layered clothing. Layers allow warm air to stay trapped around the body.
Protect your feet and hands. Wear loose waterproof boots. If the boots have liners, carry an extra pair to replace damp ones or take an extra pair of socks. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Carry an extra pair of mittens to school, on outings, etc.
Prevent dehydration and exhaustion, which can lead to hypothermia. Drink plenty of fluids and pace yourself when doing vigorous activities.
Stay fit by exercising and eating well—people who are fit are less susceptible to hypothermia.
If you stay indoors, avoid moving from a hot environment to a cold one. Excessive sweating caused from an extreme change in temperature increases the risk of developing hypother-mia.
Eat high-energy food such as nuts and raisins.
If you are travelling (on the road or in the wilderness) carry emergency supplies
Hypothermia: What it is and how to prevent it
What it is: Hypothermia, sometimes called exposure, occurs when the body can no longer produce more heat
than it is losing and its internal temperature drops below 35 ºC or 95 ºF.
How it happens: It doesn't have to be extremely cold outside for hypothermia to occur. There is a risk of
developing hypothermia at temperatures 10 ºC or under. Conditions that can lead to hypothermia include wind,
wetness and cold. Wind chills the body, water absorbs body heat and wet clothing lowers body temperature.
Warning signs Initial Signs (Mild Hypothermia)
bouts of shivering
grogginess and muddled thinking
Worsening Hypothermia (Moderate Hypothermia)
violent shivering or shivering stops
inability to think and pay attention
slow, shallow breathing
slow, weak pulse
Severe Hypothermia
shivering has stopped
unconsciousness
little or no breathing
weak, irregular or non-existent pulse
Make the most of the winter break
Be active
If there's snow, go tobogganing, build a snow fort, cross-country ski or snow shoe.
Go skating at a local arena or outdoor rink.
Take a walk around your neighbourhood to enjoy the holiday decorations.
Go swimming or play basketball at a local community centre.
Get organized
As holiday greeting cards arrive, ask your child to record the names and addresses of
the senders.
String cards together to display above doors, windows in your home.
Ask your child to organize photographs in an album by date or activity. Save newspaper or magazine photo-
graphs of favourite athletes or role models to create a scrapbook.
Suggest your child swap paperbacks, comics or magazines with family and friends.
Develop a sense of responsibility
Involve your child with holiday decorating and clean-up.
Ask your child to take charge of family recycling (get containers, wash the jars, stack the papers, etc.)
Have your child plan all aspects of a party. Your child can help decide on the guests, phone or send invita-
tions, plan the food, get the house ready, greet and introduce the guests and clean up.
Bolster core learning skills
Recommend that your child keep a diary or journal of the family's activities.
Make time every day to read as a family or on your own—even 10 or 15 minutes is fine.
Take your child to the local library.
Have your child follow a favourite newspaper comic strip all week.
Encourage your child to write holiday greetings or thank-you cards to cousins, grandparents and friends.
Review cash register receipts. Ask your child to check them for accuracy when you’re unloading groceries.
Have a family discussion about goals for 2012. Talk to your child about ways he or she can achieve them.
Teach citizenship
Check the newspaper for volunteer opportunities. For example, you and your child could help at a food bank,
visit an elderly person living alone or volunteer at a community event.
Visit the animal shelter, the fire station or a hospital to show your child what happens at these places.
Understand history & explore different cultures
If possible, collect photographs of grandparents and great-grandparents. Have your child write their names
and birth dates on the back of the photos. Discuss the family's history.
Talk about the meaning of holidays. Ask your child to research the holidays celebrated by different cultures
in your community. If friends are celebrating these holidays, ask them to tell you about their traditions.
Get close to nature
Give your child the responsibility of watering the plants.
Read the daily newspaper’s weather map. Let your child figure out what the weather is where
friends and relatives live.
Take a walk in the snow and watch for animal tracks. Identify what animal made the tracks.
Find more Parent Tip Sheets at www.peelschools.org.
Public Notice from Quaker Canada
DECEMBER 2011
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
4 5 OFIP
6 COY
7 OFIP
8 COY
9 Toy Drive Ends Team Dodgeball at lunch
10
11 12 OFIP
13
No COYuntil January 10
14
NO OFIP TODAY
15 16 17
18 19 OFIP
20 21 OFIP
22 23 9:15 Spirit Day Assembly PM: Funapalooza!
24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Please enjoy a safe and happy holiday season,
and come back ready for school on Monday, January 9th, 2012.
Greenbriar Senior Public School
1440 Central Park Drive
Brampton ON L6S 2C9
905-791-2332
COY—Counting on You—will complete
the first session on December 8th—and
will start up again on Tuesday, January
10th
OFIP will START on Monday, December
5th. There will be no OFIP on Wednesday,
December 14th. The last OFIP before our
winter break is December 21st.
