Principal: Sumitra

Off ice Manager: Debbie Wattier

Office Assistant: Francine Lewis

Superintendent: Nina Jaiswal 905-451-2862 ext .4232

Trustee: Carrie Andrews 647-473-1858 Grenoble Office Hours: 7:45 am to 3:45 pm

Principal’s Message

Dear Grenoble Families,

We have had a great start to 2017! The Earth Rangers came and presented an interactive and engaging assembly educating students about the importance of protecting biodiversity while highlighting real conservation initiatives across Canada. Fit Kids spoke to students about healthy eating and nutrition supporting our Healthy Schools Initiative. Our Family Fitness Night was a great success and families participated in Zumba, Go Noodle and learned about healthy snacks and beverages. Thank you to all staff and students who organized the different fitness stations. I would also like to thank our families who came out and participated in this initiative. February continues to be exciting as we have many events and activities planned. Please join us this month for our World Read Aloud Day, Family Math Night and EQAO Information Night.

On Friday February 10th, you will receive your child’s Kindergarten to Grade 5 Term 1 Report Card. Our teachers are committed to providing you with the information you need to support your child’s success. Some additional ways you may keep up-to-date about your child’s progress include talking to your child about school, reviewing your child’s assignments/tests/homework/agenda, and having ongoing communication with your child’s teacher.

Thank you for your continued support for the overall success of our students.

Kindest regards, Mrs. S. Lad Principal

Congratulations to the following students for winning Grenoble Awards for the month of January. Well done!

Academic Achievement Ayesha C., Dillon D., Ekamjot P., Japji B., Krisha P., Lakshay V., Pranshu C., Tajvir G., Vansh P., Yashvi C. Personal Success Adam J., Andrew S., Angelica B., Ayman H., Cassius K., Elias S., Ethan R., Iqra B., Jayann E., Jordan R., Khhajit R., Lakeeshan T., Nashleen G., Navin T., Partap P., Prisha S., Samyak V., Sukhjot J., Sukhraj S., Tasos B., Vardhan D., Vidhi P., William R., Yuvraj B. French Joseph M., Laiba I., Malachi K., Navdeep G., Noor A., Ryan H., Yamileth M. Gym Nethu G., Daniel W. Good Citizenship Aaran S., Aiden A., Akelan K., Anna P., Ava P., Brielle R., Darren M., Emily G., Harmaan D., Hitancy S., Jordan H., Jordan R., Kris A., Lajan P., Maryam A., Maya M., Shunnyal Y. The Arts Mia M., Tanisha K. Arts-Visual Andreas B., Aryan K., Brooklyn L., Emily G., Evelyn C., Gia G., Hailey F., Kaylee S., Mia M., Navdeep G., Tanisha K. Arts-Drama Gabriella G., Hailey F., Jahmiah F., Mackenzie S., Omega W., Tanish D. Arts – Music Jahmiah F. Arts – Dance Derwin E., Jesse S. Principal Award Preet B., Ravneet C., Ryan H., Sahil N.

February 2017

33 Greenbriar Road

Brampton, ON, L6S 1V8

Tel No. 905-791-2333

http://grenoble.peelschools.org

@grenobleps

February Sunday

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Winter Walk to School Day Day 2

2 Day 3

3 Day 4

4

5 6 Kindergarten Registration 9-3pm Dairy Presentations in Library Day 5

7 Kindergarten Registration 9-3pm Dairy Presentations in Library

Day 1

8 Kindergarten Registration 9-3pm Day 2

9 Kindergarten Registration 9-3 pm & 5-8 pm

Dairy Presentations in Library Day 3

10 Pizza Day Report Cards Go Home Day 4

11

12 13 Blast-Off Assembly Professor Jamz at 2:00pm (Dance a thon will be held on March 3)

Day 5

14

Buy a Cookie

for $1.00 Day 1

15

Day 2

16 World Read aloud Day 12:00-1:30* Family Math Night/EQAO Night) 6-7pm

Day 3

17 PD DAY NO SCHOOL

18

19 20 Family Day

21 Day 4

22 Day 5

23 School Council Meeting 6-7 pm (All parent/guardians welcome) Day 1

24 Pizza Day Black History Month Assembly

Twin Day Day 2

28

26 27 West African and drumming workshops by travelling stage

Day 3

28 West African and drumming workshops by travelling stage

Day 4

*Students are encouraged to dress as their favourite book character

Reminders…. Register now for kindergarten! If your child was born in 2013, he or she can start kindergarten in September 2017 We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! Peel schools will hold a Kindergarten

Registration Week during Feb. 6 to 9, 2017. Visit Grenoble Public School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 6, 7, 8 and 9 and from 5 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 9. If you can’t make one of these times, no problem! You can register your child at any time during regular school hours. For more information, visit www.peelschools.org/kindergarten

ATTENDANCE Peel District School Board has a new automated absence reporting system for all elementary students. Please visit pdsb.schoolconnects.com and choose CREATE LOGIN to create your account and receive login credentials. SafeArrival will allow you to report your child(ren)’s absences quickly and conveniently in one of three ways: TO REPORT THE ABSENCE PLEASE CONFIRM BEFORE 8:45AM. IF YOU DID NOT REPORT THE ABSENCE YOU WILL RECEIVE A CALL FROM OUR SAFE ARRIVAL CALL OUT SYSTEM .

1. Call the automated telephone system 1-855-209-6155. 2. Log into the website, pdsb.schoolconnects.com 3. Download the SafeArrival mobile application for Apple and Android device

In the event that the Peel District School Board cancels buses, all parents who keep their child(ren) home MUST report this using the SafeArrival system before the start of the school day. This includes bused and non-bused students and ensures the safety of all students. If you do not use the SafeArrival system before the start of the

school day, you will not be able to report the absence. You will need to confirm the absence when you receive a call from the SafeArrival system. If you have any questions, please contact us at the school.

Reminders Continues….

A friendly reminder for families who are traveling on vacation, please submit a written note to the office. Please include the date you start your holiday and when you will return.

Lunchroom Supervisors

We are looking for supply Lunchroom Supervisors. If you are

interested in becoming a Lunchroom Supervisor, please contact the

office.

Parking Reminders

Please do not park in or block the accessibility parking spaces. You must have a permit to use those parking spaces

Please do not park in the bus lanes or in the NO PARKING or Maintenance Parking spots at the back of the school

Parent and Visitor parking is available throughout the day at the front of the school for your convenience

Grenoble News

Cookie Sales

On February14th we will be selling Valentine’s Day cookies. If you would like your child to receive a cookie, please send them to school with $1.00.

Family Math Night

Hello Families! Please Save the Date for our 2017 Family Math Night! On the evening of Thursday, February 16th, 2017 from 6-7pm, Grenoble Public School will host a Family Math Night in the gymnasium displaying simple dice and playing card games for the Primary and Junior grades. *Students must be accompanied by an adult to attend the event. Stay tuned for a Google Drive link to all the games and instructions. Thank you, The Numeracy Team

Family Fitness Night Thank you to our Grenoble Families for coming out to our Family Fitness night and helping to make it a success. Staff and families had a great night exercising, learning about healthy beverages and making some easy, healthy snacks. We are looking forward to our second Family Fitness evening in May. More information will follow in the coming months.

Kids Can Cook 2 (Cook book Program) Why not include children in cooking? Spending time in the kitchen and cooking new recipes helps children develop a positive connection to all different types of foods including fruits and vegetables. Building positive experiences with fresh foods is important because healthy foods are the foundation for good nutrition. Children will also learn basic cooking skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. Some of the other benefits of cooking with your children are: it will develop an appreciation for real ingredients, broaden the palate, learn the value of planning, practice good timing, build math skills, see chemistry in action, develop confidence in the kitchen and appreciate the chef. We have started a new program at Grenoble. Cook books are available for students to sign out from the library. Please try one of the recipes and fill in the card located in the bag. Once you are finished with the book send it back to school for other families to enjoy.

Dear Grade 3 Parents and Guardians, The grade 3 EQAO assessment is soon approaching (May 23 – June 5, 2017). Our EQAO team would like to take the opportunity to invite you all to an information session on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 6:00-7:00PM in the library. We will be sharing with you the

following information: test taking strategies, accommodations for English language learners and students on an individual education plan, sample questions from previous years and helpful hints for parents during the testing process. We encourage your child to attend this information session with you. We look forward to seeing all of our grade 3 families. Many thanks, EQAO Team

World Read Aloud Day - February 16, 2017

We will be celebrating World Read Aloud Day on February 16 from noon to 1:30 pm. Every year World Read Aloud Day calls global attention to the importance of reading aloud and sharing stories.

World Read Aloud Day motivates children and adults to celebrate the power of words. This global literacy movement is about taking action to show the world that the right to read and write belongs to all people. World Read Aloud Day encourages everyone to celebrate the day by grabbing a book, finding an audience, and reading out loud.

World Read Aloud Day is celebrated by millions of people in more than 100 countries thanks to people like you who participate and spread the word across the globe!

Here at Grenoble, we will be having an assembly at 12 noon. Our special Guest, Gurdeep Ahluwalia from CP 24 will read his favourite book at the assembly. After the assembly, there will be guest readers reading to the students in the classrooms.

We encourage all students to dress as their favourite book character for the assembly.

GRENOBLE SCHOOL COUNCIL

UPDATE FOR ALL PARENTS

Dear Parents/Guardians, Firstly, on behalf of Grenoble School Council thank you to all who came out to support us at the first annual Grenoble Winter Ball. The event was a great success and we hope to make it a new tradition. As a group, School Council reached out to many community businesses for their support and the response was overwhelming. It was great to see the community come together to help us organize such a great event. We would like to take this opportunity to share with you our fundraising progress so far. Through various raffles, bake sales and donation from local community business we have been able to raise approximately 50% of funds needed to provide Grenoble with a new audio system in the gym. We hope that with continuous fundraising efforts we will be able to accomplish this goal within this academic year. In addition, to a new audio system for the gym we are also trying to fundraise for inventory for a new Lego/Robotics Club for the students, to purchase new indoor/outdoor sports equipment and to help us organize more parent and student social events. In the next few weeks, we will have a giant Goal Thermometer in the front hallway of the school to show off our progress with raising funds for Grenoble School. Here are some upcoming fundraising events over the next few months at Grenoble: Feb 16th – Numeracy Night /EQAO Night – Bake Sale March 3rd – Dance-A-Thon – Snacks/Treats Sale (Order Forms will be sent home prior to the date) We encourage you to participate in school council meetings and fundraising initiatives and look forward to a great year ahead. Thanks, Grenoble School Council

School Success at Grenoble Public School

A word from your ESL teacher

Our Grade 1-5 Reading Club

In November 2016 we started our Artsy's reading club where our grades 1-5 students learn different languages. For that, we thank our parent volunteers who commit their own time by coming and reading for us during the nutrition break on Wednesdays!

In November and December we learned Punjabi and read English and Punjabi book called Town Musicians of Bremen. This is a fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm that was translated to English and Punjabi .

Starting in January, we will be reading books in Italian and English. Our plans also include reading Spanish/English and Hindi/English books later this year.

Monthly Reading Tip Make sure your children see you read every day. When children see adults read they know it is important and worthwhile. Remember, you are their primary role model.

Math Tips for February

This month’s math challenge theme is Math Relationships we see or hear in our community. Math (spatial) relationships explore the concept of where objects are in relationship to something else. Learning to understand spatial

relationships helps children talk about where things are located. To make learning fun at home, we encourage parents to try the following activities with their children: - hide a toy in the room, and give directions to find the toy using spatial terms. For example, you might say, "Look behind the chair or look under the bed” - build a structure together using wooden blocks or other objects around the house. While doing so, encourage your child to use spatial terms such as under, above, behind, on top of, near, far, etc. - use puppets and ask kids to act out terms such as above, in front of, inside, outside, nearby, far away, etc. in a play - go on nature walks and point out objects in the neighbourhood and ask your child to describe it’s location using some of the terms listed above - ask your child to give you verbal or written directions (or drawings) to the park or the grocery store Thank you from the Numeracy Team.

Lollipop Moments

What is a lollipop moment? A moment where one person changes the life or perspective of another through a simple gesture. The giver of the “lollipop” may or may not be aware of its impact on the receiver, and the receiver may or may not have told the giver how it impacted them. Who came up with lollipop moments? Drew Dudley is the former Coordinator of one of the largest university leadership development programs in Canada. He is a professional speaker, writer, educator and entrepreneur. How does Drew Dudley believe that lollipop moments can change our understanding of leadership? Dudley says that when we start to look for and acknowledge lollipop moments, we add value to everyday leadership and we show others that they can be leaders. We also start to believe that we can be leaders ourselves with our own simple actions. Monthly Challenge We do not often make these moments known to the people who make a difference in our lives. We would like to challenge our Grenoble families to take the time this month and the months to come to really make the little moments BIG deal. Tell the people in your lives how important they are to you and why? Show appreciation for all the simple daily things that others do for you, and let’s make them the big things in life. A smile, door hold, help with making breakfast can go a long way! The Grenoble Climate Team

Offence Declaration required for returning volunteers Parents play an important role in the development and education of their children and in the success of the school community. At Grenoble Public School, we welcome and encourage the participation of parents and community members, and are grateful for the countless hours our volunteers contribute throughout the school year. To volunteer at our school, you must complete a short interview and a criminal record check. A criminal record check is required for all school volunteers in Ontario. Even if you want to accompany your child on a field trip, you need this record check.

Once you have completed the process, you are on file with the Peel District School Board as being a school volunteer. All returning volunteers will receive an Offence Declaration form that must be filled out and returned to the board office each year. Completing the Offence Declaration will ensure that you can continue volunteering in the next school year. Expect to receive the form in February.

Grenoble Public School puts the spotlight on Black Heritage

In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month, following a motion introduced by the first black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine. During Black History Month, students, staff and parents from across Peel will participate in a number of activities that promote the understanding of the many contributions made by black Canadians. Here is a list of events happening at Grenoble Public School Black History Heritage Assembly on February 24 at 1:45pm.

Closing schools due to bad weather

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 and www.stopr.ca. Information will also be available on Twitter @Peelschools, Facebook at www.facebook.com/peelschools or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146. VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9 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 CTV CITYPULSE GLOBAL NEWS One of the following messages will be announced (highlighted text only): 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 bussing 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.

What you need to know about head lice

What is head lice?

Head lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp where they lay their eggs. They have three stages: the egg (nit), the nymph and the adult. Head lice do not spread diseases and cannot be spread between animals or pets and humans, only through direct contact between people. Head lice spread easily, especially where people are in close contact. They are very common among school-aged children or children attending child care, where they spread through direct hair-to-hair contact or directly by sharing things like hats, combs, hairbrushes or headphones. One of the first signs of head lice is an itchy scalp. However, children can have head lice for several weeks with no symptoms. If you think your child has head lice, check their hair for nits right away, then again after one week and after two weeks.

What to do if your child has lice Parents are advised to keep their child at home until they have been treated for lice. Students may only return to school if they are “nit-free.” If your child has live lice, ensure that they avoid head-to-head contact with other children until the lice are gone. Children should not share combs, hairbrushes, caps, hats or hair ornaments. You should also check all family members for head lice. Be sensitive to your child’s feelings and let them know that having head lice does not mean they are not clean. Head lice can be treated with the following approved insecticides:

pyrethrin (found in R&C Shampoo + Conditioner)

permethrin (Nix Creme Rinse or Kwellada-P Creme Rinse)

lindane (Hexit Shampoo or PMS-Lindane Shampoo).

Register today for Adult ESL or LINC classes Do you know an adult that is interested in improving their English language skills for work, study or daily life? Through the Continuing & Adult Education department, the Peel District School Board offers a wide variety of English language classes that help parents experience success in Canadian English in both listening/speaking and reading/writing. Courses are designed for a range of basic, intermediate and advanced English (Levels 1 to 7) as well as the more experienced learner needing to prepare for an IELTS exam.

Winter courses begin February 6, 2017. All learners that complete a session will earn a certificate of learning from the Peel District School Board. Classes operate from six locations in Brampton and Mississauga with three specially designed adult centres at:

Bramalea - Adult Education Centre - 25 Kings Cross Road, Unit 3

Brampton - Adult Education Centre - #300 - 7700 Hurontario Street

Mississauga - Adult Education Centre - 100 Elm Drive West, Room 117 To learn more or to register, call 905-270-6000. Also visit www.peelschools.org/adulteducation or follow us on Twitter: @PDSBLearnESL

Health and Physical Education Curriculum supports the physical, emotional and social well-being of students Working together to keep our students safe and healthy The Peel District School Board implemented the Ministry of Education’s revised Health and Physical Education (HPE) curriculum in the 2015-16 school year. The curriculum is divided into four elements that work together to support the physical, emotional and social well-being of students:

active living

movement competence

living skills

healthy living Peel staff will again teach the human development and sexual health component to students, beginning spring 2017. This provides time for teachers to develop strong relationships with their students prior to this phase. Advance notice letters will be sent home with students two weeks prior to the human development/sexual health lessons. Families can submit religious accommodation requests at any time prior to the lesson by contacting the school directly. To get more information on how the HPE curriculum will be taught, please visit our website at www.peelschools.org/HPE.

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Everyone is a math teacher, parents included

Parents and other adults in our students' lives are important partners in children's mathematics education. By engaging your children in thinking and talking about mathematics, you help support their numeracy success. To help you with this, one great resource is the Ministry of Education's Doing Mathematics With Your Child. You can find this guide for parents of children in kindergarten to grade 6 online at www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/parentGuideNumEn.pdf. For more math tips and tools for parents of kindergarten to grade 12 students, visit the Peel District School Board’s Math Help site at www.peelschools.org/parents/helpyourchild/math.

REGISTER TODAY

Saturday, April 1, 2017 – 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mississauga Secondary School, Mississauga The Peel District School Board is hosting its annual parent conference on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Mississauga Secondary School in Mississauga. Once again, the conference will focus on numeracy—30 out of 60 workshops help with math. Parents will still have the opportunity to attend workshops on other topics, including literacy, special education and science. This free learning event is open to Peel parents of students at all grade levels. Child care will not be provided. The conference includes:

a powerful keynote presentation focused on math success

your choice of 60 practical workshops facilitated by Peel board staff

a display area with educational exhibits from local organizations

free lunch and an opportunity to meet Peel parents Register online, beginning Feb. 1, 2017, at www.peelschools.org/parents/conference

Celebrating Faith and Culture February 2017

DATE

CELEBRATION FAITH AND CULTURE

February Buxwlaks & Bear Moon Aboriginal Spirituality February 1 Vasant Panchami Hinduism February 1 or 2 Imbolc Wicca February 3 Setsubun-sai Shinto February 6 to 25 month of Mulk Bahá’í February 10 to 11 Tu B’Shevat (at Sunset) Judaism February 11 Lantern Festival/Magha Puja Buddhism February 15 National Flag Day Canada February 20 Family Day Ontario February 24 Mahashivratri Hinduism February 25 to 28 Intercalary Days Bahá'í February 27 (J) Clean Monday Christianity February 27 Losar Buddhism