In this December newsletter, I would like to take a moment to thank our

Kenollie community. To our families, who support our school through both

volunteering and through enthusiastic participation in school events — your

support of Pizza Days, Kiss and Ride, School Council, Fall Fair, Dads’ BBQ and

classroom support are so appreciated. To our staff, including teachers, teaching

assistants, early childhood educators, custodians, office manager and lunch room

supervisors, who care deeply about our students and go that extra mile every day

to support their success. And lastly, I want to thank our students. You are

amazing young people and your potential is unlimited! It is a

privilege to be a part of your educational journey!

I look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming

winter concert and caroling night. Have a

wonderful holiday and enjoy time together with your

loved ones.

Andrea Sekine Principal

Dec. 3 Salvation Army Food Drive begins (Dec.3-7)

Sub Day

Dec. 4 Lunch Moms

Dec. 5 Little Jammerz Glee Club

HOLIDAY CONCERT 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm

(Tickets required for the 7:00 performance only)

Dec. 6 Jr. Volleyball Tournament @ PCSS

Sneak-a-Peek Kindergarten Open House

Lunch Moms

Art For Kids

Dec. 7 Gr.4 CCAT Testing

Dec. 10 Sub Day

Gr.4 CCAT Testing

Dec. 11 Lunch Moms

Gr.4 CCAT Testing

Dec. 12 Little Jammerz Glee Club (final)

Holiday Caroling 6:30-7:30 pm

Dec. 13 Lunch Moms

Gr.4 CCAT Testing

Art For Kids

Dec. 14 Gr.4 CCAT Testing

Dec. 17 Sub Day

Dec. 18 School-wide trip to Young People’s Theatre

Lunch Moms

Dec. 20 Lunch Moms

Art For Kids

Dec. 21 Scorch Assembly

Pizza Day

Jan. 7 School resumes

DECEMBER 3 - 7 Here at Kenollie we are committed to putting into action the

concepts of sharing and helping those in need. Beginning on

Monday, December 3rd, the children of Kenollie will be

encouraged to help our local community by bringing in

nutritious, non-perishable food items, such as canned soup/

stew, canned fruits, vegetables, fish and meat for the Salvation

Army Food Drive. Items will be collected until Friday,

December 7th. Information about this fundraising campaign will also be

shared with the students at the Scorch Assembly on Friday,

November 30th.

Please note that you may also contribute to this

worthwhile cause during our Holiday Play on

Wednesday, December 5th by bringing in a non-perishable food item.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Kenollie’s Holiday Concert Performance is on Wednesday,

December 5th at 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm. This year our concert

is called Santa’s Journey To The Happiest Place On Earth’.

The Grade K-6 students have been preparing for the

performance and they can’t wait to showcase their amazing

talent. We look forward to seeing you there!

Dress Rehearsals (students only please)

Monday, December 3 at 11:20 am

Tuesday, December 4 at 11:20 am

Performances Wednesday, December 5

12:00 pm

7:00 pm (tickets required for 7:00 pm performance)

For the evening performance, all students are asked to

meet in their Homerooms by 6:40 pm. They are also

asked to wear a white top and black (or dark) pants/

skirt for both the Wednesday, December 5th

performances.

It is required that all students be in attendance for

both the afternoon and evening performances as we

have been working very hard as an ensemble to make

this event happen.

We are really looking forward to this wonderful

community event and we hope that you enjoy the show!

In keeping with the spirit of giving, a non-perishable food

item for the Salvation Army would be greatly

appreciated!

Please join us for a great

community event at Kenollie PS.

* Wednesday, December 12

6:30-7:30 pm

* Note the date for this event was

changed from Dec. 19th to Dec. 12th

We look forward to our

annual tradition of

caroling and community fun!

Popcorn and hot chocolate

will be sold for $1.00

and all proceeds will be donated

to the Salvation Army Food Drive

Once again, our School Council has worked hard to determine the

allocation of funds raised by the wonderful Kenollie Community.

Through fundraising events such as the Dads’ BBQ, the Fall Fair and

our Pizza Days, the students and staff at Kenollie enjoy many

wonderful enhancements and special activities. At our School

Council meeting on November 26, 2018, School Council approved

many new items that will be purchased in the coming months. Based

on the resource inventory that the staff undertook this September, a

needs list was presented to School Council.

Thanks to your support we will be able to purchase the following

items and/or experiences this school year:

Junglesport for all students

Transportation for our school-wide trip to Young People’s Theatre

Prologue theatre productions for all students

Dance workshops for all classes

Science & technology materials for the Peel Skills Challenge

‘Scientists in School’ workshops for each of our classes K-6

Student Activity and Excursion Costs (transportation to and from

inter-school events and competitions)

Teacher discretionary funds (for in-class projects as determined by

students and staff)

Principal’s discretionary (to be used to support student

presentations, character education, inter-school athletics and other

tournaments)

Author visit

Silver Birch and Blue Spruce books for the annual Forest of

Reading series

New library books/resources

Technology enhancements (iPad minis)

Support for the Grade 6 Graduation ceremony and departing staff

members in June

Grade 1 and 2 learning materials

Grade 2 leveled books

French magazines and books

Outdoor recess equipment

Rainy day indoor recess materials

Holiday Concert props/decorations

New flip risers to replace our old risers

Support for our Outdoor Gardens

Rain gauges for our rain garden

Support for parent-facilitated after school programs

Mental health presentation for parents

That’s an impressive list!

Thank you once again for everything you do to help

Kenollie students thrive!

Peel families are invited to our Kindergarten Sneak-a-Peek event on

Thursday, December 6, 2018 We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student…and it all starts in kindergarten! If your child was born in 2015, they can start kindergarten in September 2019. The months leading up to the first day of kindergarten can be an exciting time for families—however, we also know that beginning kindergarten can sometimes be an anxious time for some families. That’s why Kenollie P.S. is inviting next year’s kindergarten students and their families to visit the school on Thursday, December 6, 2018 between 9:30-11:00 a.m. or 1:00-2:00 p.m. so they can learn more about the program. The day will feature guided tours of some of our kindergarten classrooms, so families can see the kindergarten program in action. An educator will lead a tour, and all guests will be asked to sign in at the office, as per our usual process when we have visitors. Our staff will work to ensure there is minimal disruption in the classroom and regular kindergarten routines continue.

Please call Kenollie P.S. at 905-278-8991 to set up an appointment to register your child

The kindergarten registration form can be completed online before new families attend. The following documents must accompany the registration form: Proof of child's age (one of the following)

Canadian birth certificate Canadian passport citizenship card/certificate Permanent Resident Card confirmation of permanent residence work permit refugee permit

Proof of address (one of the following)

Ontario driver's license utility bill bank statement/client slip (directly from financial institution) credit card statement federal government forms (e.g. Social Insurance Number, Service Canada documents) purchase agreement

Proof of custody – children must live with their parent(s) unless provided documentation supports an alternate living arrangement Proof of immunization – proof that your child has been immunized/vaccinated You can register your child at any time—access the registration forms at www.peelschools.org/kindergarten and visit the school your child will be attending during regular school hours to complete your registration. For more information, visit www.peelschools.org/kindergarten

It's time to register children born in 2015 for Kindergarten!

We inspire success, confidence and hope in each student… and it all starts in Kindergarten! If your child was born in 2015, he/she can start Kindergarten in September 2019.

Register at Kenollie Public School on Jan. 14 - 18, 2019

*Please make an appointment to register your child*

Daytime appointments are available each day, as well as evening appointments on January 17, 2019

What to bring to your registration appointment:

Completed Peel District School Board Registration Form and Kindergarten Questionnaire Mrs. Morrison will email you a Registration Form and Questionnaire when you make your appointment, or

The Registration Form can also be printed from the Kenollie website at http://schools.peelschools.org/1279 (click on Register for

School on the left side)

Proof of Age Canadian Birth Certificate / Birth Registration Card

Canadian Citizenship Card / Certificate / Passport

Permanent Residence Card / Confirmation of Permanent Residence

Work Permit / Employment Authorization from Citizenship & Immigration Canada

Study Permit issued to parent from Citizenship & Immigration Canada

Refugee / Convention Refugee Permit

Visitor Permit for Missionary Work (only case type 13)

Proof of Address Ontario Driver's License

Utility Bill (water, hydro, gas, phone, cable, cell phone)

Bank Statement / Letter from Financial Institution

Credit Card Statement

Government Forms (e.g. Social Insurance Number, Service Canada documents)

Purchase Agreement

Proof of Custody Children must live with their parent(s) unless provided documentation supports an alternate living arrangement

Proof of Immunization Students registering in an Ontario public school for the first time must provide proof of immunization/vaccination

Students with an Ontario Education Number (shown on Ontario report cards or transcripts) do not need to provide proof of

immunization

Proof of Education For Elementary students who are currently attending school in Ontario, please bring the most recent report card

To make an appointment, please contact our Office Manager, Mrs. Morrison

905-278-8991 (ext 0) or catherine.morrison@peelsb.com

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 available on Twitter @Peelschools, Facebook at www.facebook.com/peelschools, www.peelschools.org and www.stopr.ca or by calling 905-890-1010 or 1-800-668-1146. It is usually also announced on the radio and television stations listed below:

VIRGIN RADIO FM99.9 BREAKFAST TELEVISION NEWS AM680 CFNY FM102.1/AM640 CJCL AM590 CHFI FM98.1 NEWSTALK1010 AM EZ ROCK FM97.3 CJBC (FR) AM860 FM Z103.5 FM93.1 FM Q107 CHIN FM100.7/AM1540 CBC99.1 CITYPULSE GLOBAL NEWS CITY NEWS CTV CFRB - (Bell Media)

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 busing 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.

If your child will be starting grade 1 in September 2019, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to consider French Immersion (FI).

The application form for grade 1 FI for the 2019-20 school year will be available online at www.peelschools.org/French as of Friday, November 23, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 25, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Applications received after the deadline will not be included in the random selection process and will be placed on the school’s waitlist.

The FI school for our area is Mineola P.S. The phone number is 905-278-3144.

Enrolment cap and random selection process The Peel Board has a limited number of spaces available for students interested in Grade 1 French Immersion. At this time, the Grade 1 FI enrolment cap is set at 25 per cent of all Peel students enrolling in Grade 1. A random selection process is used to determine which students will be offered spaces in the Grade 1 FI program.

It is important to note that applicants are not offered space in Grade 1 FI on a first come, first serve basis. A computerized random selection process will randomly assign a rank to each application that is received by the deadline.

Once students have been assigned to all available spaces, remaining students will be placed, again in rank order, on the school’s waitlist. Each school has its own waitlist.

How to get more information Visit the Peel board website—www.peelschools.org/French Call Mineola P.S. at 905-278-3144 Visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca/

If your child will be starting grade 7 in September 2019, one of the important choices you will make is whether you want to consider Extended French (EF). To find out more about the program, visit www.peelschools.org/French.

The EF school for our area is Green Glade Sr. P.S. The phone number is 905-822-8386.

Online Application The application form for Grade 7 EF for the 2019-20 school year will be available online at www.peelschools.org/French as of Friday, November 23, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.

The deadline to apply is Friday, January 25, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Applications received after that date will be put on a waiting list.

Please note that if you are currently enrolled in Grade 6 French Immersion, please do not apply for Grade 7 Extended French as you will continue Grade 7 in the French Immersion program.

For more information Visit www.peelschools.org/French Call Green Glade Sr. P.S. at 905-822-8386 Talk with parents who have children in the Extended French program Visit the Canadian Parents for French website at http://on.cpf.ca/

Train More. Rehearse More. Learn More. Peel District School Board program offers flexible school options for student athletes, artists Does your child/teen have an intense sports or arts training and competition schedule that makes it difficult to attend school regularly? The Peel District School Board’s Peel Region High Performers Program will offer flexible timetabling to accommodate student athletes and artists with demanding practice, competition, rehearsal and/or performance schedules.

The Peel Region High Performers Program is available to students in grades 4 to 12 at Britannia Public School, Dolphin Senior Public School and Mississauga Secondary School.

Applications are open

For more information and applications, visit www.peelschools.org/HighPerformers.